Haslemere Museum

Volunteers at Haslemere Educational Museum

The museum is assisted by a team of volunteers who help with every aspect of running the place. In 2002 the stained glass window was designed and executed by Rachel Mulligan and dedicated to the Museum's volunteers. This beautiful piece of work was made possible by a generous donation from one of the Museum's most loyal supporters and it has been the subject of much admiration since it was unveiled. The Museum depends so much on its volunteers and it is fitting that we now have a permanent and visible reminder of their contribution.

If you would like to volunteer for Haslemere Museum and have skills you think we could use, please do not hesitate to call: 01428 642112
OR
Email: collections@haslemeremuseum.co.uk

The main areas of volunteering are:

Administration:
The museum office co-ordinates a broad array of activities, including marketing, membership, fundraising, room bookings, web design and more.

Library / Archive:
The museum houses a reference library (open Tuesday and Saturday morning) and an archive containing historic books, documents, maps, photographs, postcards and negatives. Work involves answering public queries, organising material for researchers and documenting new acquisitions.

Exhibitions / Events:
The museum has a regular programme of exhibitions, using both our own collection and external exhibitors, as well as events such as lectures, workshops and community outreach.

Reception:
Our receptionists welcome and orientate all museum visitors, highlighting special events and activities that are available. They also answer phone calls from the public, take messages and record visitor numbers / enquiries.

Shop:
The museum shop offers a wide range of gifts for members of the public. The work involves helping / advising customers, assisting with stock display and making sales transactions on our till.

Education / Lifelong Learning:
Our collections provide inspiration for a range of educational workshops, lectures, events, talks and outreach activities. Education work takes place with all age groups, not just school children.

Science Team:
The Science Team is comprised of volunteers with scientific knowledge and enthusiasm! They help with activities and events on a range of themes, such as Freshwater Studies, Insects and Skeletons.

Café:
The café operates on Tuesdays over summer and serves drinks, cakes and biscuits.

Collections:
The museum has a collection of approximately 400,000 artefacts related to the broad themes of geology, natural history and human history. Work in this area includes documentation, research and collections care.

Research:
Research takes place to help with publications, exhibitions, educational workshops / activities, lectures and collections interpretation. The museum has a reference library and archive room in addition to internet access as a resource for researchers.