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Volunteer at the Manchester Museum for British Science week 2026
Organisation Details
Manchester Museum
Sub theme: Animals, Children, Culture, Heritage, International, Museums, Youth Work and Young People
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: Manchester Museum is a museum displaying works of archaeology, anthropology and natural history and is owned by the University of Manchester, in England. Sited on Oxford Road at the heart of the university's group of neo-Gothic buildings, it provides access to about 4.5 million items from every continent.
Description of role: British Science Week 2026 (https://www.britishscienceweek.org/ ) will be taking place from 6th – 17th March 2026 and is a 10-day celebration of all things STEM. As in previous years, the Manchester Museum will be hosting a programme of activities for schools in the North-West, including a Science Fair running on Monday 9th, and Tuesday 10th, March 2026. We have the capacity to welcome 1200 pupils over the two event days.
For the role we require volunteers to:
• Help set up and pack away stands for researchers
• Act as a guide around the museum for school children and teachers
• Help with event planning such as booking in schools, meet and greet
What you will get from the event:
• Enhance your CV
• Experience of working in a museum
• Experience of working with researchers
• Experience of working with schools, teachers and school children
• A reference from the Manchester Museum
For the role we require volunteers to:
• Help set up and pack away stands for researchers
• Act as a guide around the museum for school children and teachers
• Help with event planning such as booking in schools, meet and greet
What you will get from the event:
• Enhance your CV
• Experience of working in a museum
• Experience of working with researchers
• Experience of working with schools, teachers and school children
• A reference from the Manchester Museum
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Numeracy and Finance, Creative Skills, Customer Service, Event Planning, Oral Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Team Working
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Monday Morning, Monday Afternoon, Monday Evening, Tuesday Morning, Tuesday Afternoon, Tuesday Evening
DBS required: Off
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 2
Location:
Manchester Museum Oxford Rd
Manchester
M13 9PL