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Write to us: Volunteers Office The British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DG

More than 500 volunteers support the Museum throughout the year, in a variety of roles.

Volunteers share their knowledge and enthusiasm by delivering daily eye-opener tours, they help the public enjoy the collection in numerous other ways and support behind-the-scenes activities in almost every department. And that's just the start.

Every volunteer offers invaluable support to the Museum, and they get something back from it too.

Why volunteer?

Here are some of the benefits of volunteering at the British Museum:

• Meet people from around the world
• Learn about world cultures
• Make new friends
• Share your passion and enthusiasm
• Learn new skills
• Become part of a supportive team and community
• Access to exclusive events and training for volunteers
• Enjoy the Museum and its collection

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Volunteer testimony

Volunteering helps make the Museum feel accessible and welcoming... it's an enjoyable and stimulating experience. Volunteering is also a lot of fun! A British Museum volunteer

Volunteer stories

Volunteering with the British Museum can offer fascinating and rewarding experiences. 

From Spotlight to LGBTQ tours, there are many ways to become involved. Find out about the different roles and what a few of our volunteers had to say.

Hands on desks

Volunteer-run Hands on desks allow visitors to handle real objects, and to find out more about the collection, through relaxed informal conversations.

Volunteers facilitate the object handling, encourage discussion and answer visitors' questions.

'The most enjoyable aspect of volunteering on the Hands on desks is the interaction with the visitors. Every time, I get to talk to different people from all over the world. Through discussions with them, I learn more about the objects.

'My favourite memory is when I met a visitor from Turkey and we discussed the Arabic coffee pot. She worked at a museum in Istanbul and was an absolute expert in the objects! So instead of me giving her an introduction, she explained to me the whole history of Turkish coffee. That really made my day!'

– Bihe, Islamic World Hands on desk 

Behind the scenes

Volunteering opportunities behind the scenes vary according to the work of each department and their current needs.

Departmental volunteers help with tasks such as cataloguing   objects, evaluating exhibitions and delivering learning programmes.

'I really enjoy volunteering with the Communities department. I get to see so many interesting things from all over the world. For example, the beautifully made padded jacket from Western China is so practical and warm, and is decorated with wonderful colours. I also love being part of a team and discovering the variety of work that's conducted within the museum.'

– Jane, Communities team

Eye-opener tours

Eye-opener tours introduce visitors to the Museum's collection through a variety of guided talks that take place in different galleries across the Museum. There are 15 tours that run every day on a range of topics.

'Since I was an undergraduate archaeology student in Syria, it was one of my dreams to visit the British Museum one day and see the objects that I spent my time studying in books and museum catalogues.

'In the beginning, I wasn't sure that I could conduct the Eye-opener tour. However, with the support of the Volunteers' Office and my fellow volunteers, I was able to overcome my worries.'

– Mohamad, Eye-opener tours

Friday night Spotlight tours

Friday night spotlight tours.

The spotlight tours introduce visitors to key objects in the Museum's collection. We offer four tours every Friday evening, each lasting about 20 minutes.

Volunteers take visitors on a short tour of the collection and answer questions.

'I've always loved visiting the British Museum - it is a beautiful building, with so much to enjoy and discover inside.

'Learning about the objects on my tour is always fun. My favourite object to talk about is the Rosetta Stone. Visitors just love it and are genuinely keen to find out all they can.'

– Cecilia, Spotlight tours

LGBTQ tours

Volunteers are actively involved in delivering, shaping and developing guided LGBTQ tours of the British Museum. The Museum's collection – and the LGBTQ tours – both show that same-sex love, desire and gender diversity are an integral part of human experience. The way they have been expressed culturally has varied widely around the globe and over time.

'I've always been interested in the way the past has influenced who we are and I was keen to share my enthusiasm for that story with British Museum visitors.

'I believe that our LGBTQ tours are a great way of highlighting same-sex desire and gender fluidity through the exceptional range of historical periods and cultures covered by the museum's collections. People joining the tour get an understanding of how widespread these themes are in the human experience.'

– Chris, LGBTQ tours

Touch tour volunteers

A volunteer-facilitated Touch tour is available for blind and partially-sighted visitors in the Egyptian sculpture displays (Room 4). The tour features nine objects and lasts about an hour. Volunteers welcome the attendees, helping them navigate the physical space of the Museum and guide their exploration of the tour objects through touch and discussion.

'The touch tours are very intimate, as you only have one or two visitors and you can really tailor the experience to suit their interests. Helping visually impaired visitors access the collection is a privilege, and I love to make their visit extra special.

'It's an absolute privilege to be part of this wonderful institution and volunteering at the British Museum has become an integral part of my identity and an aspect of my life that I truly cherish.'

– Mariu, Touch tours

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There are no volunteer opportunities listed on the website. can you keep my details on file.

Volunteer opportunities are advertised on our website. If there are none listed that means we are not currently taking on new volunteers. It is not our policy to keep applications on file because of the large numbers we receive, so please only apply when new opportunities become available. They will appear on this page.

How old do I need to be to volunteer?

All volunteers must be at least 18 years old.

How often would I need to volunteer?

We offer a range of volunteer opportunities, all with different levels of time commitment and flexibility.

How long do I need to volunteer for?

We have a range of volunteer opportunities with different time commitments. For most visitor-facing roles, you'll be asked to commit to volunteering for a minimum of six months. 

Do you offer work experience for school students?

We don't run a work experience programme at present.

I'm interested in working for the British Museum. Where can I find out about employment opportunities?

Employment opportunities are listed on the jobs website .

Can I do an internship at the British Museum?

All internships at the British Museum are paid positions that follow a formal recruitment process. They're distinct from volunteering and can be found on the jobs website .

Get involved with our research

Some of our research projects rely on the generosity of people like you. Whether it's harnessing the power of your home PC, taking part in a clinical trial, or simply volunteering your time for a study, you may be able to contribute to some of the ground-breaking projects which make the University of Oxford a world leader in research. Watch this space for ways in which you could get involved.

Investigating children’s understanding of data practices on YouTube

Human Computer Interaction (HCI) group, at the Department of Computer Science Ethical Approval Reference: CS_C1A_021_028

What is the purpose of the research?

YouTube has been one of the most used platforms by children, however, children and parents are sometimes unaware of the data collection practices on the YouTube platform. We would like to investigate how children aged 7-13 perceive the data collection and processing practices on the YouTube platform, and what children expect to be supported that may help them navigate their data on YouTube. 

Who can take part?

• We would like to recruit children ( aged between seven and 13 ).
• We are looking for children who spend at least two hours per week on YouTube

What does the study involve?

Participants will have the option to take the study either in-person or online. All children participants will be asked to complete a 30-40-minute interview with the researchers (with at least two researchers present in the interview for safeguarding). Children will be using their own device to complete a few tasks on YouTube during the interview. Your child will be asked about their current experience and usage of YouTube and how they make use of video recommendations on YouTube. We will then show them two videos on how YouTube collects and processes their data and ask about their perceptions.

Where does the study take place?

Family participants will have the option to do the study either in-person or online.

What will my children learn?

We hope through taking part in this research, your child would have more awareness and a deeper understanding of the data collection and processing practices on the YouTube platform, therefore help them to make more informed decisions about their data in the future.

Expenses and payments?

All travel expenses would be reimbursed. A small gift voucher will be provided as a thank-you gift.

How can you and your children take part?

If you are interested in taking part, please email  [email protected]

For more information, please follow this link: https://koala.web.ox.ac.uk/participants-wanted

Seeking poor sleepers for insomnia research

Trouble sleeping? Researchers from the Sleep & Circadian Neuroscience Institute at the University of Oxford are evaluating different interventions aimed at improving sleep. We are looking for poor sleepers between the ages of 18 and 65. Participation will involve spending overnights in the sleep laboratory at Oxford, monitoring your sleep/wake cycle, and completing computerised tasks. Depending on the study you volunteer for, you will either undergo an online self-help treatment programme or lab-based non-invasive brain stimulation sessions prior to bedtime. You will be reimbursed for your time.

If you are interested in taking part or would like more information, please contact the research team directly at [email protected]

Volunteers with lazy eye wanted

We are looking for volunteers with a history of lazy eye, patching or amblyopia to take part in our brain scanning study on how binocular vision relates to brain chemistry.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for healthy, fluent English volunteers aged 18-45 with a history of lazy eye, patching therapy or amblyopia.

You will also be asked questions about your medical history to check your suitability for an MRI scan.

Participants will be reimbursed for their time.

How can I find out more?

If you are interested and would like more information please contact Betina Ip in the Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics, University of Oxford, by emailing [email protected] or visit amblyopiaproject.wordpress.com

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Oxford Vaccine Group

The Oxford Vaccine Group, part of the Department of Paediatrics, is an independent multi-disciplinary clinical trials and epidemiology group based at the Centre for Clinical Vaccinology and Tropical Medicine. OVG works towards the goal of developing new and improved vaccines for the prevention of infection in adults and children, enhancing the understanding of immunity and studying the epidemiology of infectious diseases.

To find out which research projects are currently recruiting volunteers, please see the OVG website or email [email protected]

Vaccine Trials

The Jenner Institute works to develop innovative vaccines against major global diseases such as malaria, tuberculosis and influenza and often needs participants for trials. To find out which trials are currently recruiting volunteers, please see the  Jenner Institute website  or email  [email protected] .

Oxford Education Deanery 

We warmly welcome interest from teachers in local state-maintained schools that are members of the Oxford Education Deanery that want to engage with/in research and/or undertake continuing professional development. Opportunities available to eligible teachers include the NQT induction programme, Action Research Fellowships and the Enhanced Masters in Learning and Teaching. We are also keen to work collaboratively with local Deanery schools to develop research projects that meet school needs and disseminate findings effectively. If your school is not a Deanery member and you are interested in joining, please follow this link for contact information .

Nuffield Centre for Experimental Social Sciences

The Nuffield Centre for Experimental Social Science (CESS) is currently recruiting for its pool of individuals interested in participating in paid experiments in social sciences.   

CESS currently conducts online experiments that can be completed from the comfort of your home (while we prepare the reopening of the physical laboratory). Typical CESS studies involve reading instructions and making a series of decisions at a computer that may affect the final compensation that is received by you and other participants.

Participants make at least £3 for every experiment they show up for and earn additional average payments of £8/hour depending on decisions made during the experiment. Participation is entirely voluntary and you can remove yourself from the participant pool at any time.

• Access CESS promises to participants
• Learn more about the Centre for Experimental Social Sciences and sign up here

For additional information, please do not hesitate to contact  [email protected]

Oxford eXperimental lab for the Social Sciences

The Oxford Internet Institute, together with the Saïd Business School, is recruiting individuals to participate in computer-based experiments involving online surfing behaviour as well as economic and political decision-making. We pay our subjects well, there are no special skills required and you don't have to be a student to take part!

• Register to take part

Climateprediction.net

Climateprediction.net, run by researchers at the Department of Physics, harnesses the power of volunteers’ computers to produce predictions of the Earth’s climate and test the accuracy of climate models. You can take part by running a climate model as a background process on your computer, and you'll get to see your own, unique version of the world evolve.

Experimental Psychology research

The Department of Experimental Psychology is always looking for volunteers for a changing portfolio of research projects. 

• Browse the list of current projects

Diabetes clinical research

Clinical trials – the controlled testing of the safety and effectiveness of new therapies with lots of patients – are essential to medical science, yet recruiting volunteers can be a problem. If you’re interested in learning about the benefits and what’s involved, a new website has been launched by the Diabetes Research Network, coordinated by the Oxford Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism (OCDEM) and Imperial College London.

• Find out more about clinical trials

Free Speech Debate

Join Professor Timothy Garton Ash's global debate on free speech.  Read and criticise the project's 10 draft principles. Explore controversial examples. Hear the thoughts of others. 

The editorial content of the website is being translated into Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, French, German, Hindi, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish and Urdu.

• Register online to join the debate

Ancient Lives

Armchair archaeologists are needed to help decode ancient Egyptian papyri, written in Greek.

• Learn more about Ancient Lives

By taking part in classifying galaxies with our Department of Astrophysics, you'll not only be contributing to scientific research, you'll also have the chance to view parts of the Universe that literally no-one has ever seen before.

• Learn more about Galaxy Zoo

Become a virtual astronaut and examine the surface of the moon. You'll not only get the chance to spot things that have never been seen before - everything from lost Russian spacecraft to previously unseen geological features -  but you'll also help us answer vital scientific questions.

• Learn more about Moon Zoo

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• which aims to make the world a better place, by making a positive difference to our local and global communities, or the planet.
• which is your own free choice as an individual.
• without being paid.

A volunteer might not consider themselves to be a volunteer.

"It's about being focused with the youngsters, and it's really fulfilling; I don't actually even think about it as being volunteering. It's been part of my life for so long. It's not something extra I go and do. It's what I do." – Peter Bishai, Campus Technical Manager, coaches a basketball team and supports the running of the club.

Volunteering can involve anything from doing shopping for a neighbour, being a trustee or coaching a sports team, preserving natural green spaces, to acting with others to help tackle issues from climate change and racism to food and fuel poverty.

This diversity has often made ‘volunteering’ a tricky thing to define. At King’s, we see a broad range of service in action, and at King’s Volunteering, we focus on activities that support our local, national and international communities. Volunteers can find their own activities or use the King’s Volunteering platform to find a role that suits them.

Any and all volunteering that supports a charity or community group can be logged on the King's Volunteering platform which provides a verified record of volunteering activities and may qualify for inclusion on a student's Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR) when they graduate.

“Volunteering is just part of my outlook of how to live with people – by extending helping hands, because you never know which side of the hand you’re going to be.” – Rev’d Sarah Farrow, Vice Dean and Chaplain to the St Thomas’ & Waterloo Campuses

Types of volunteering

Volunteering might be structured and organised through a, community group or charity. It may be more self-directed or spontaneous, like litter picking, or the plethora of mutual aid witnessed during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. It may be a regular activity, a one-off, or anything in-between.

At King’s Volunteering, we support a range of volunteering activities, that usually fit into one of four types:

• Service Led Volunteering – University, Service Led activities to benefit the student and staff experience.
• Micro-Volunteering - small acts of kindness that take up little time. For example, making cards for care homes, knitting hats for the homeless, and making survival blankets out of crisp packets.
• One-off Volunteering - volunteering opportunities that are conducted on or off campus. Examples include litter picking, supporting at food banks, volunteering at an event and gardening.
• External Volunteering - volunteer with a charity or not-for-profit organisation, gain experience and use academic studies or professional skills. There are lots of ways to get involved, some roles include administration, welfare advice, befriending and environmental projects.

All staff at King’s get three days a year to volunteer

Everyone employed by King’s can choose to spend up to three days or 21 hours per year doing voluntary work for another organisation or volunteering scheme, regardless of the role you have at King’s. The time you can take to volunteer is pro-rated if you work here part-time. If you have used your Service Time this year, please let us know by completing this online form.

Visit the Service Time intranet page.

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Volunteers’ Week: Empowering women with the King’s Civic Challenge

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Volunteers’ Week: Enhancing local young people’s confidence through basketball

Peter Bishai is the Campus Technical Manager (FoLSM/IoPPN) at Denmark Hill Campus. He spends a lot…

Volunteers’ Week: Preserving natural spaces in London

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Ensuring the safe and humane treatment of prisoners

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Planting the seed to support King's local communities

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Global Day of Service 2023: Alumni, staff and students come together to make a difference

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Join our 100-year project, a pioneering effort to preserve global stories and art. Your expertise shapes a legacy of human experience for future discovery.  

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We are a young anti-bullying charity registered in the UK and Italy. As we are expanding very quickly we are in the process of recruiting experienced HR professionals (volunteers), that allow our organisation to grow in long term

• Time commitment: We ask to dedicate 3/7 hours in a week for pursuing our goals; there might be quieter periods and busier, you can manage your time accordingly

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Could you help an international health NGO research and write human interest health stories in Africa and the UK and publish them on the news sections on their website and social media platforms and distribute them to news distributors.

• Time commitment: All our volunteer roles are flexible
• Deadline: 23 Apr 2024

• Principal Investigator

Could you help a charity register to become a UK research organization? Africa Health Organisation (AHO) plans to register with the UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) to receive funding and conduct research on BAME in the UK and Africa.

• Time commitment: This role is flexible
• Deadline: 14 Jun 2024

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Could you help an international health NGO engage its audiences by creating compelling social media content and images to keep our audiences, members, followers and friends engaged. You will regularly post content on our social media platforms.

• Tender and Bid Writer

We are looking for a Tender & Bid Writer to produce professionally written tenders that clearly articulates our organisation's value from local authorities, NHS, central government, and the EU tenders.

• Time commitment: This role is flexible, but must be mindful of the deadline imposed by the council.

• E-Newsletter Officer

Could you help an international NGO engage its audiences by email marketing tools and creating compelling email and newsletter content so that we can achieve optimum health for people in Africa and the Diaspora

• Research Officer

We are seeking a Volunteer Research Officer to conduct a range of research which supports AHO in its mission. Inequalities are widespread and complex and affect many people’s lives. We are establishing a research institute to confront these.

• Time commitment: All our roles are flexible. The volunteer choses when to do the work

• Video Editor

We are looking for a versatile Video Editor to help us produce charity videos for fundraising and promotion to raise awareness of health issues in Africa. The role involves cutting and editing film footages and record and inserts voice over.

• Time commitment: This role is flexible.

• Speech Writer

Could you help an international health NGO by supporting its management especially the President by writing their speeches, messages articles, to support its corporate and campaign activities in Africa and the UK.

• Gender Equality Policy & Strategy Assistant

Could you help an international health NGO achieve its gender equality and women empowerment agenda in Africa and the UK by writing gender equality policies, plans, strategies and produce final copies to be uploaded on its publication section.

• Infographics Designer & Illustrator

Could you help an international health charity with creating their infographics and illustrations to help their work become visually illustrated and appealing on print and electronic media and social media so that they stand out and recognised.

• Time commitment: We are flexible. You decide how long you want to work and you can leave any time.
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Our volunteers help London's wildlife thrive – without them we wouldn't be able to continue protecting and enhancing nature.  

Whether you're a nature novice or an ecology expert; everyone is welcome to get involved. volunteering with us will give you new skills and experience, learning from qualified professionals.   .

There are lots of different ways to get involved with London Wildlife Trust in locations across the capital, for example surveying, practical conservation, or meeting visitors, amongst other opportunities.

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• All volunteers must be aged 16 and over. 16 and 17-year-olds need parental consent unless they are in employment. Sometimes there are rules on whether you need to bring a friend, sibling, parent or guardian who is 18+. Please email us to find out more.
• Expenses can be provided for travel within London and for a lunch of under £6.
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The National Minimum Wage law allows charities to have unpaid interns, however the sector has faced criticism that the practise takes advantage of those wanting to start their career in the Third Sector, and is a barrier to those unable to work for free.

London Wildlife Trust's previous approach to internships - paying travel and lunch expenses - wasn't as fair as it could have been. We now recognise that those who couldn't afford to work for free were locked out of the opportunity to gain essential experience with us, and as a result we weren't getting the diversity of talent that the organisation needs in order to continue to do great work now and in the future. We've taken advise from fair internships campaigners and we no longer accept unpaid internships at London Wildlife Trust.

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What will you be doing.

You’ll be helping to process the swab samples that come in to our laboratory in Hampstead, London from new potential stem cell donors. It’s an admin-based role which you’ll carry out on weekdays in slots lasting four hours.

How does this help Anthony Nolan's work?

You’ll be helping to add the thousands of new potential lifesavers who join our stem cell register each year. It takes a lot of work to process samples, so your help will speed up this activity and, ultimately, have these new potential donors ready to be found and donate quicker.

What skills will you need?

• Basic IT skills.
• A critical eye for detail.
• Reliable and quality record-keeping.
• Organisational skills.

What will you get out of it?

You’ll receive:

• training in the use of our IT programmes
• heath and safety training for a laboratory environment
• robust admin and organisational skills.

You’ll also be playing a key part in someone’s journey in finding their matching stem cell donor. Every swab you help to process could belong to a future lifesaver.

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Volunteering is a fantastic way to make a difference, meet new people and get involved in your local community. The feed below is the most recently added volunteering opportunities from LSE Volunteer Centre. They have over 150 opportunities live and you can search through the whole list on CareerHub .

Not sure how to start volunteering? Speak to the LSE Volunteer Centre who are there to find you an opportunity for whatever cause that you're passionate about. They offer 1-1 appointments, run volunteering fairs and organise one-off events if you don’t have much time to spare. 

We are committed to providing transformational opportunities beyond the classroom in line with  LSE's Student Futures programme . This activity contributes to ' Engaging with Civic Issues '.

• Retail Volunteer at St Joseph's Hospice Shops on Mare Street/Well Street Employer: St Joseph’s Hospice Application closing date: 16 Mar 2024 Location: Hackney Greater London United Kingdom Our charity shops contribute significant funds to the Hospice to enable it to continue to support patients & their families. If you are interested in fashion or charity retail or want to become more involved in your local community,we would love to welcome you as a St Joseph’s Hospice Volunteer.
• Volunteer Online Tutor Employer: Tutor The Nation Application closing date: 16 Mar 2024 Location: United Kingdom We are looking for volunteers to provide one hour a week of free online tutoring in any GCSE or A-Level subject, to help disadvantaged students feel more confident and passionate about learning.
• Account Manager (Portuguese Speaker) Employer: TPP-UK Application closing date: 16 Mar 2024 Location: United Kingdom The Account Manager position is an exciting role that gives you the opportunity to have a direct impact on the future of digital healthcare. You will be responsible for managing large customer accounts, identifying new sales opportunities and setting the strategic direction of the company.
• Volunteer Academic Coach Employer: CoachBright Application closing date: 17 Mar 2024 Location: London Greater London, England United Kingdom Do you want to do something different this term and help make education fairer? We're looking for volunteers to join our weekly academic coaching programmes to support school pupils with their academic development, alongside confidence, independence and resilience building.
• Volunteer Sales Assistant Employer: Octavia Foundation Application closing date: 17 Mar 2024 Location: London Greater London, England United Kingdom Our retail volunteers play a crucial role in all of stores and make a significant contribution towards their success. If you’re friendly, creative and passionate about fashion, volunteering at one of our shops could help to get your foot in the door of a fast-paced and exciting industry.
• Children's Residential Project - Group Leader Employer: Free To Be Kids Application closing date: 17 Mar 2024 Location: London United Kingdom Free To Be supports particularly vulnerable children to begin to change their stories about who they are, and who they can be. We help children who have often grown up with significant adversity or hardship to more often feel proud of themselves and to experience feeling brave and adventurous.
• Children's Residential Project - Driver Employer: Free To Be Kids Application closing date: 17 Mar 2024 Location: London United Kingdom Free To Be supports particularly vulnerable children to begin to change their stories about who they are, and who they can be. We help children who have often grown up with significant adversity or hardship to more often feel proud of themselves and to experience feeling brave and adventurous.
• Children's Residential Project - Kitchen Crew Employer: Free To Be Kids Application closing date: 17 Mar 2024 Location: London United Kingdom Free To Be supports particularly vulnerable children to begin to change their stories about who they are, and who they can be. We help children who have often grown up with significant adversity or hardship to more often feel proud of themselves and to experience feeling brave and adventurous.
• Reforestation & Ecosystem Restoration Volunteer Employer: EcoSwell Application closing date: 17 Mar 2024 Location: Lobtios Talara Peru Volunteer Internship

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These photos of disabled children in specialist schools in 1950s’ London attempt to fill a crucial gap in documenting our history.

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The success of the 1889 dockers’ and tailors’ strikes in London showed the growing influence of unions, and the power of a unified workforce.

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Forty years after moving from central London to Canary Wharf, and with another move out of town on the cards, the fishmongers of Billingsgate Market have many stories to tell.

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The Museum of London offers opportunities in a wide variety of departments across the museum’s three sites, enabling volunteers to get an insight into museum life and get involved in a number of different tasks and activities.

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We are pleased to welcome volunteers with a wide variety of skills and interests.

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We were the first museum in London to have received the Investing in Volunteers accreditation which shows our commitment to best practice in regards to volunteers.

Activities include:

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If you have a particular research interest you would like to pursue or would simply like to gain research experience as a student, you may want to consider joining the Department of Experimental Psychology at UCL. We frequently offer opportunities for students and recent graduates to work or volunteer in research laboratories. The Department of Psychology is also a vibrant and diverse research community with postdoctoral scholars from around the world. If you are interested in becoming a postdoctoral scholar, please check out available funding opportunites and contact the faculty member with whom you wish to work. A list of all Department of Psychology research themes are available here , and you can find a list of staff here .

Please see our current openings in the department here

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A new funded PhD studentship opportunity, supervised by Adam Harris , is open for applications (deadline : 04/03/2023). Click the link below for more information :

PhD in Experimental Psychology, evaluating Impact Based Weather Warnings in Southeast Asia

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Research volunteering opportunities

People with Parkinson's are the experts on the condition. We make sure their voices are heard in research. Find out the different ways you can join us and get involved.

Who can volunteer?

You don't need a scientific background to get involved in research towards better treatments and a cure.

We're keen to recruit volunteers from all backgrounds. You don't have to have the condition yourself, you could be a partner, family member, close friend or healthcare professional. Your personal experience is what counts.

Apply for our research volunteer roles

Our lay grant reviewers form an important part of how we fund research. They help us to review research applications, to help decide what research we fund. 

Anyone who has a personal connection to Parkinson’s can be a lay grant reviewer, no matter what their background or experience. You'll use your unique experience of Parkinson's to contribute to this role. 

Read more about this role and find out how to apply.

In this role people work alongside researchers to design and shape vital Parkinson's research. This could include helping researchers to identify important research questions, commenting on study documents or contributing to the design of how the study might be carried out.

Watch a short clip explaining the vital importance of patient and public involvement . 

Read more about this role and find out how to apply .

Research Champions help to raise awareness of Parkinson's research and encourage more people in their local area to get involved. 

Each month we send our Research Champions a variety of information to share with their networks. Helping more people to find out about the latest Parkinson’s research news, events and opportunities to take part in research.

Read more about this role and find out how to apply . 

Parkinson’s affects people of all ethnicities and races, but we know that the majority of people involved in Parkinson’s research in the UK are White. To deliver a better understanding of Parkinson’s as well as treatments and care for everyone, we urgently need this to change.

We’re looking for people with Parkinson’s and their family, friends and carers, as well as researchers, professionals and community leaders from Black, Asian or Mixed Race backgrounds to join this project steering group. This group will use their lived experience to shape and guide this important work.

Our Research Interest Groups (RIGs) are made up of people with Parkinson's, loved ones, and researchers. They work to keep everyone in the Parkinson’s community up to date on research news and opportunities to take part and shape research. They meet regularly, often online, to discuss the latest research and what’s happening locally.

This includes organising a range of excellent research events . 

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If you're interested in volunteering with the Parkinson’s UK Research team we'd love to hear from you.

Email us at [email protected] or phone Liz Nash, Research Support Network Manager, on 020 7963 9398.

We believe Parkinson’s research should involve, include and represent all members of the community.   

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Volunteering is a great way to develop new skills, gain experience, connect with others and improve your health and wellbeing. Volunteers also make a huge contribution to our community and a real difference to people’s lives, as we have seen demonstrated in recent times. A big thank you to everyone who has, and continues to, play their part in supporting those most in need.

If you are interested in volunteering, there many ways to get involved and find the right opportunity for you. 

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We have opportunities to volunteer with different parts of the City of London Corporation, including our the London Metropolitan Archives and our lovely green spaces in and around London. 

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The City Corporation supports resident involvement on their estates, to find out more how to get involved, visit Get involved on your estate.

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• Team London - The Mayor of London’s volunteering team. Visit their website to find volunteering roles and start making a difference in your local community
• Reach Volunteering - A national organisation focused on placing skilled volunteers into placements such as trusteeships

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Find your perfect activity

Our teams of event helpers and staff love what they do! No event day is the same and no matter which event or activity you choose, we're sure you'll have lots of fun meeting some fantastic people whilst supporting our cause.

To find an event volunteering role near you, just click 'search' below and enter your town or postcode.

We rely on a brilliant team of helpers to make our events happen.

Each year over 700,000 people join the fight against cancer by taking part in an event and fundraising in aid of Cancer Research UK, they can’t cross the finish line without the passion and energy of an amazing team of volunteers, like you! 

1 in 2 of us will get cancer in our lifetime. We all have a part to play in beating it. Sign up to volunteer at an event today and together we will beat cancer.

*Source: Ahmad A.S. et al. Trends in the lifetime risk of developing cancer in Great Britain: Comparison of risk for those born in 1930 to 1960. British Journal of Cancer, 2015

Be a part of something special. Support participants at one of our biggest series of fundraising events, which has raised over £500 million since it first began. Come and be a part our Race family! Helping us set up and support our racers around the course, or handing out medals at the finish line, we'll find the right activity for you. With over 400 events taking place in the UK, our participants are walking, jogging and running all over cancer. 

Help our hikers have the best day possible by volunteering at one of our Big Hikes.

From guiding our hikers on the route, to helping out at support points, there are many opportunities to get involved, whilst enjoying breathtaking views.

Hours can vary, some roles have early starts or late finishes but we’ll always discuss your availability with you.

On the day of the event, snacks and refreshments are provided, you’ll get to meet amazing people and enjoy a great atmosphere which you’ll be sure to love!

Shine Night Walk

Shine a light for those affected by cancer. In 18 cities we host nighttime walking events helping to raise money for life-saving research. Be a beacon in the dark for our participants and help them take on this challenge. From guiding our supporters around the cities to helping set up the course, there are many opportunities for you to get involved.

Pretty Muddy

Our Pretty Muddy events are great fun for volunteers. Cheer on and help our participants as they climb over, crawl under, and charge through a muddy obstacle course. You could help out on the day by setting up the event, supporting our racers as they take on the course, helping with enquiries or handing out medals at the finish line.

Challenges and Marathons

Go the extra mile to find a cure faster. At events like the TCS London Marathon, Cardiff Half Marathon and Ford RideLondon, help cheer on participants going the distance to raise money and one day beat cancer.  Join us for a great day supporting our runners, walkers, and cyclists.

Volunteer as a group

Want to share the experience with friends and family? You can sign up as a group, even if it’s just two of you.

Choose your unique group name and include it in the sign up form so that we know you want to work together.

Please make sure every member of your group signs up so we have all the information we need to look after you on the day of the event.

Other ways to support our events

If you’re interested in being involved in the Cancer Research UK event delivery season as a paid member of staff, you can choose to join us as an event assistant or event merchandise coordinator instead.

You need to be 16 or over to register to volunteer online

If you are under 16 you’ll need to fill in a paper application form and have it signed by a parent or guardian. You can do this on the day, or request a form prior to the event by emailing  [email protected] , letting us know your name, age and which event you want to volunteer at. You will also need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian on the day.

What it's like to volunteer at an event

Mike was inspired to volunteer after completing several events including the Leicester Shine Walk, the London 2 Brighton Ultra Marathon and 5 London Shine Marathons. In 2019 he volunteered at Shine events across Birmingham, Leicester, York and London, where he took the opportunity to take on various roles including site-set up, zone management and lead walker.

“Events couldn’t take place without the support of such incredible volunteers. The encouragement they provide throughout the day motivates you to carry on!”  “I’ve made some incredible new friends; we all have a shared passion and I know my Cazi would be so proud. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the different volunteer roles I’ve been lucky enough to fulfil, and I am so looking forward to this year’s Events season!”  

- Mike Farley 

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