Vacancies

We’re always pleased to hear from people who want to contribute to the life of Newton Abbot Museum. If it’s a regular volunteering role you’re looking for, a short-term placement, or a way to complete your Duke of Edinburgh Award, this is where you'll find all current opportunities.

Join our team

Below you'll find details of our available voluntary roles, updates on work experience placements, and any paid positions if available. If you’re interested in getting involved, we’d love to hear from you.

Voluntary roles

Front of House

We are looking for volunteers to join our front of house team on a Saturday.

We have the following shifts available:

  • 9:30am – 11:30am
  • 11:30am – 13:30pm

We are also looking for volunteers who would like to work Front of House on an ‘ad hoc’ basis to cover any gaps in the rota.

Download the volunteer application form

Education team volunteers

Duties can include:

  • Developing activity sheets
  • Assisting with education and group visits
  • Option to assist at ‘out-of-hours’ events and visits
  • Helping with Toddler Tuesdays (term-time only)
  • Sharing the handling collection with groups – and receiving object handling training
  • Option to be DBS checked so that you can work with a wider range of visits

To request a volunteer application form or for more information, email: charlotte.edwards@newtonabbot-tc.gov.uk

Work experience placements and Duke of Edinburgh volunteering

Work experience placements for 2025 are now full.

If you would like to be added to the waiting list please contact us at:
groups@newtonabbot-tc.gov.uk

If you are interested in volunteering with Newton Abbot Museum as part of your Duke of Edinburgh Award, please contact us at: groups@newtonabbot-tc.gov.uk

Paid roles

There are currently no paid roles available at Newton Abbot Museum.

If you’d like to be the first to hear about future openings, follow us on social media or check this page regularly for updates.

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