Volunteers Make Bailiffgate
Everyone is welcome
Everyone is welcome
Join our volunteer community at Bailiffgate Museum & Gallery and make a real difference in your local area. Whether you're looking for a new challenge, hoping to meet people, or taking your first steps into—or back into—work, volunteering with us is a great place to start.
Volunteering offers opportunities to:
- Learn & Discover – Explore fascinating stories of history, art, and culture.
- Engage & Connect – Meet new people and build lasting friendships.
- Grow & Develop – Gain valuable skills and hands-on experience.
- Give & Enjoy – Support cultural heritage while having fun.
Our museum is shaped and driven by volunteers. Their enthusiasm and commitment bring the stories of the Alnwick District to life.
What our volunteers say:
“Discovering how museums work is fascinating.” – Louise
“Being part of the team has really helped my confidence.” – Kate
“Discovering how museums work is fascinating.” – Louise
“Being part of the team has really helped my confidence.” – Kate
If you would like to find out more about volunteering at Bailiffgate, our application process is simple:
Step 1: Connect with us to express your interest.
Step 2: Chat with our volunteer coordinator about roles that might suit you.
Step 3: Induction & Training to help you feel prepared and confident.
Step 4: Join the Team — help share our stories and make a real difference.
Step 2: Chat with our volunteer coordinator about roles that might suit you.
Step 3: Induction & Training to help you feel prepared and confident.
Step 4: Join the Team — help share our stories and make a real difference.
You can call us on 01665 605847 or email volunteering@bailiffgatemuseum.co.uk to find out more.
Alternatively, you can join us for our friendly Drop‑in Tuesday sessions — an informal hour dedicated to learning more about volunteering at Bailiffgate Museum & Gallery. Held in Bailiffgate on the second Tuesday of each month, from 2.30pm to 3.30pm, these sessions run from 10th March through to late Autumn. No booking, no pressure — just drop in, have a chat, and find out how you could get involved.
