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Volunteer with us

DSC02537Our volunteer programme stems from our long-standing partnership with the University of Reading. Our volunteers are often second-year students on the Museum Studies Joint Honours programme. However, you do not have to be a university student to volunteer with us. Our volunteer programme is open to all.

Students choose to volunteer with us to gain experience of working with museum collections in an educational setting and to build skills that complement their degree and put their learning into practice. Volunteering with us also supports their Placement module which forms an official mandatory component of their degree.

Collection2We have three main role profiles: Museum Learning, Museum Collections and Museum Evaluation. But, we encourage flexi-volunteering where your voluntary experience is shaped around the skills and experiences you want to gain. So if you wish to, you can get involved in tasks that will support skills development in all three areas.

In recent years our volunteers have supported the running of digital museum club, helped run archaeology day activities and researched and developed a new Victorians loans box. Interested to hear more about what it is like to volunteer with us? Have a read of this volunteer blog post.

“It is an exciting environment to be a part of. The range of tasks are good at developing a wide skill set and preparing me for a potential career in the heritage sector”  - Freya

Anyone can volunteer with us, to find out more see our Volunteer Handbook or email the team at museumlearning@arbibeducationtrust.org

To download an application form click here.

Museum Learning Tweets

@MuseumLearning - Sep 24
Come join our team!     Arbib Education Trust ()We’re looking for a creative Museum Learning Manager to inspire young minds through objects, collections & exhibitions. Reasons to join: 38 days’ leave (inc bank hols), Local Gov. Pension, Private healthcare, Free gym, Discounts inc. 20% off our Nursery 👉 arbibeducationtrust.org/join…—  https://x.com/Arbib_Ed/status/2102797246118907991— Museum Learning at the Arbib Education Trust () Sep 24, 2026
@MuseumLearning - Mar 13
How important is  ? How has  changed the way we  ? We have explored these questions and more in our Play Together exhibition. Take a look here:  sway.cloud.microsoft/vDKCCBa… Thanks to National Lottery players.  — Museum Learning at the Arbib Education Trust () Mar 13, 2025
@MuseumLearning - Feb 14
RT  : We are not dinosaurs! We are celebrating the success of our fantastic apprentices from the Museum Learning Team!  Made possib…— Museum Learning at the Arbib Education Trust () Feb 14, 2025
@MuseumLearning - Feb 14
We are not dinosaurs! We are celebrating the success of our fantastic apprentices from the Museum Learning Team!  Made possible with the National Lottery Heritage Fund with thanks to National Lottery Players. 14, 2025
@MuseumLearning - Feb 14
We are not dinosaurs! We are celebrating the success of our fantastic apprentices from the Museum Learning Team! Made possible with the National Lottery Heritage Fund with thanks to National Lottery Players. — The Arbib Education Trust () February 14, 2025
@MuseumLearning - Oct 11
RT  : Museum Learning in action! — Museum Learning at the Arbib Education Trust () Oct 11, 2024
@MuseumLearning - Oct 9
Museum Learning in action! ()What story would you tell if you held a Moroccan Tbilat drum or an Ostrich egg? 🥁🥚 At our museum, we asked children to explore objects like these and let their imaginations run wild! 'Tell Me a Story' sparks creativity, helping them learn through touch, sound, and rich language—  https://x.com/tlaprimary/status/1844001520859431175Oct 9, 2024
@MuseumLearning - Oct 9
Museum Learning in action! ()What story would you tell if you held a Moroccan Tbilat drum or an Ostrich egg? 🥁🥚 At our museum, we asked children to explore objects like these and let their imaginations run wild! 'Tell Me a Story' sparks creativity, helping them learn through touch, sound, and rich language—  https://x.com/tlaprimary/status/1844001520859431175— Oct 9, 2024
@MuseumLearning - Oct 9
Join the fun this half term at St Mary's Church, SL3 7EN. You can: - Interact with our exhibition about toys and games. - Socialise at the games station. - Handle museum objects. - Get creative with craft activities.     — Museum Learning at the Arbib Education Trust () Oct 9, 2024
@MuseumLearning - Aug 6
Find out what the team has been up to by reading our latest blog post. sway.cloud.microsoft/206pj7x…               — Museum Learning at the Arbib Education Trust () Aug 6, 2024
@MuseumLearning - Jun 27
RT  : Developing our oracy skills! As part of our “Playing With the Museum” project, children shared thoughts on toys from the past…— Museum Learning at the Arbib Education Trust () Jun 27, 2024
@MuseumLearning - Jun 27
Developing our oracy skills! As part of our “Playing With the Museum” project, children shared thoughts on toys from the past and asked visitors about their experiences. Thanks to  and National Lottery players.        27, 2024
@MuseumLearning - Jun 27
Developing our oracy skills! As part of our “Playing With the Museum” project, children shared thoughts on toys from the past and asked visitors about their experiences. Thanks to  and National Lottery players.        — Jun 27, 2024
@MuseumLearning - Feb 22
Great to see so many faces at our Happy Play pop-ups. Interested in crafts, storytelling, or object handling? The last chance to see us is at St Mary's Church Hall on Monday 26th Feb 12-2pm. Hope to see you there!       — Museum Learning at the Arbib Education Trust () Feb 22, 2024
@MuseumLearning - Feb 8
We are excited to share 'Happy Play' with the local community. Come find out how we used creative play and museum objects to spark curiosity in young learners. Thanks to National Lottery Players.                — Museum Learning at the Arbib Education Trust () Feb 8, 2024
@MuseumLearning - Feb 8
RT  : It was our ‘Family Museums Day’ this weekend! We transported over 400 children and their parents across our Trust to the cult…— Museum Learning at the Arbib Education Trust () Feb 8, 2024
@MuseumLearning - Feb 8
RT  : How can we prove dinosaurs existed? From exploring fossils at The Natural History Museum to getting hands-on as paleontologis…— Museum Learning at the Arbib Education Trust () Feb 8, 2024
@MuseumLearning - Feb 5
How can we prove dinosaurs existed? From exploring fossils at The Natural History Museum to getting hands-on as paleontologists, we dug deep into the world of prehistoric creatures.  We also uncovered the legacy of Mary Anning and her groundbreaking finds.  5, 2024
@MuseumLearning - Feb 5
How can we prove dinosaurs existed? From exploring fossils at The Natural History Museum to getting hands-on as paleontologists, we dug deep into the world of prehistoric creatures.  We also uncovered the legacy of Mary Anning and her groundbreaking finds.  — Feb 5, 2024
@MuseumLearning - Nov 30
It was our ‘Family Museums Day’ this weekend! We transported over 400 children and their parents across our Trust to the cultural wonders of Exhibition Road! It was a day filled with    , and the magic of museums.      30, 2023
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