volunteer
Current Vacancies
Weekend Front of House Volunteers
We would love to hear from anyone that could offer us weekend front of house support in the museum.
The role currently involves greeting our visitors, and serving drinks and cakes in our tea room.
We are looking for help from 10 am - 1pm or 1pm - 4pm on Saturdays.
On Treacle Sundays ( the last Sunday of the month ) we would be looking for help from 11.30 - 4pm.
Volunteers could choose to support us on an ad hoc basis or more regularly if preferred.
Full training will be given.
Weekend Paradise Mill Volunteers
We are looking for an enthusiastic volunteer to work with our tour guides in Paradise Mill on Saturdays 11am-3.30pm.
In this public facing role, you will practically support our guide and help escort groups of visitors from the Silk Museum to the top floor of Paradise Mill next door using the 49 stairs and/or lift.
You will accompany the tour, providing back up if things don’t go to plan and ensuring the visitors have a brilliant and professional experience.
Volunteers could choose to support us on an ad hoc basis or more regularly if preferred.
No historical knowledge is necessary and full training will be given.
“We really need help! If you can spare a day or two a week or even an afternoon it would be hugely helpful. Saturdays and Wednesdays are particularly busy, so if those days suit someone then we would love to hear from you. It is a really friendly place to work and there’s always a lot going on.”
Trustees
We do not currently have any vacancies for the Board.
