Volunteer
Brooklands Museum’s Volunteer Programme engages more than 650 volunteers in a diverse range of roles and projects throughout the various departments of the Museum. The Museum recognises the importance of volunteers in helping to fulfil its mission and is committed to providing a rewarding and enriching experience for all its volunteers. As a Brooklands volunteer you can expect to be supported and trained to carry out the role you undertake and to enjoy being part of a volunteer body, which is acknowledged and thanked for its amazing contribution.
We welcome applications from volunteers of any background and are actively looking to increase the diversity of our volunteering team. We would particularly like to encourage more women to join our volunteer team. We will provide on the job training to help you learn about the Museum and feel comfortable in a volunteering role with us.
Some of the benefits of volunteering are:
- Enjoy being a part of a dedicated team and make new friends
- Learn new skills and gain a greater understanding of history and science
- Know you are making a vital contribution to the running of the Museum
- Volunteer loyalty card with free admission for friends and family
- Enjoy a discount in the Sunbeam Café and Brooklands Shop
- Invitations to training and lectures and regular volunteer gatherings
“We’re all one big team at Brooklands – both volunteers and managers. The magic of Brooklands is the people.”
Derek Royston Hattersley, Brooklands volunteer for over 25 years
The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service awarded to the volunteers of Brooklands Museum by the Lord Lieutenant of Surrey, on the Queen’s behalf, on 27th July 2016, in recognition of their outstanding voluntary work in the community
How to Volunteer
We recruit volunteers for specific roles as and when they arise, and details of any current volunteer vacancies will be detailed here.
We are currently accepting applications for Volunteer Stewards to help us welcome visitors to the Museum. Please refer to the Volunteer Steward role profile below. Register your interest by completing the form below:
Please note you need to be aged 18+ to volunteer.
Our volunteer roles fall into two main areas:
Front of House: Stewards, Educational and Adult Tour Guides, Event Marshals, Car Rides Team
Behind the Scenes: Archivists, Estates Volunteers, Restoration Volunteers, Collection, Oral History Team
To enquire about any volunteer vacancies not listed above, please email [email protected]
Duke of Edinburgh
Young people can complete their Bronze, Silver or Gold Duke of Edinburgh requirements at the Museum. We offer three-hour sessions at the weekend and some participants complete all three levels with us and choose to stay on and join the volunteer programme.
To apply please complete our online Duke of Edinburgh Registration Form. On receipt of your Registration Form our DofE Coordinator will be in touch.
Please note that our minimum age requirement for DofE volunteering is 14 years old.
To find out more about stories from previous participants and our DofE Coordinator, please click here
“It’s been really rewarding to meet a range of characters and ages, from young children to the elderly, who have lots of stories to tell.”
Brooklands College Volunteer
To enquire about Duke of Edinburgh Volunteering, please email [email protected].
Research Volunteers
We have exciting new volunteer roles to research and promote our diverse past.
Brooklands Stories Uncovered is a storytelling project looking for volunteers to investigate our previously untold history. This research focuses on people from our past who were part of the LGBTQ+ community, neurodivergent, or young people with additional challenges.
We are an inclusive and welcoming team looking for volunteers aged 18+.
For more information on volunteering for Brooklands Stories Uncovered, please email [email protected]
This project is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery players
