Ripon Museums Collections Management & Conservation Volunteering

This volunteering role with Ripon Museums focuses on collections management and conservation. Volunteers help uncover the history of the museums’ objects and stories, with research used to make collections more relevant and inspiring for visitors.

The work also supports specialist exhibitions and helps the organisation understand its own history as it continues to grow.

You will be trained in a range of practical skills, including textiles conservation, cataloguing, collections management, photography and conservation cleaning. It is a hands-on role that also needs careful attention to detail, so it suits people who enjoy practical tasks as well as working with small details.

The role is presented as an ongoing project and is particularly suitable for people who want to gain experience in conservation, build their CV, and explore careers in the heritage sector. It is a good fit for anyone who wants to give their time to help shape the future of the collections.