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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

Join Our Volunteer Accessibility Focus Group!

We’re excited to launch a new Accessibility Focus Group, and we’re looking for 10 people from the local area to help us make the museum as welcoming and inclusive as possible.
We’d love to hear from you if you have lived experience of disability, or if your experience comes from:
  • Working or volunteering with a Disabled or Deaf People’s Organisation or charity
  • Being involved in a health- or disability-related network, campaign, or research project
  • Supporting someone who is disabled or Deaf in day-to-day life
As a panel member, you’ll collaborate with Museum staff and the project team to:
  • Share feedback on upcoming projects, spaces, and services
  • Shape access to our new museum store
  • Advise on inclusive programming and interpretation
  • Bring valuable lived experience to support better decision-making
We’re committed to making sure your involvement is accessible, inclusive, and meaningful, and that your voice genuinely shapes our work.
Location: This is a new initiative. The panel will meet four times a year, with meetings held in-person or hybrid depending on access needs.
Duration: We ask for a one-year commitment.
Download full details here

Work experience placements and Duke of Edinburgh volunteering

Work experience placements for 2026 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 the museum

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