Whatever your experience, there are opportunities for you to get involved with and support the museums. The University of Cambridge museums offer a limited number of work experience placements, internships, apprenticeships and volunteer opportunities.
The University of Cambridge Museums truly appreciates the time given by people filling these roles as they contribute to the meaningful delivery of the museums’ aims and objectives.
Find out about Work Experience placements with the University of Cambridge Museums
Degas Exhibition Surveying Volunteer - The Fitzwilliam Museum
Marketing & Outreach Volunteer - Museum of Zoology
Audience Research Volunteer - University of Cambridge Museums
Education Events Volunteer - Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences
Curiosities at the Bedside Volunteer - University of Cambridge Museums
Diwali Festival, 25 October 2017 - University of Cambridge Museums
Events Volunteer - Museum of Classical Archaeology
Front of House Volunteer - Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
CIRCUIT Project (ages 15-25) - Kettle's Yard and Wysing Arts Centre
Queries regarding these roles may be addressed to:
University of Cambridge Museums Opening Doors Project Coordinator
Email: opendoor@hermes.cam.ac.uk
Post: University of Cambridge Museums, c/o The Fitzwilliam Museum, Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1RB
Main tel: +44 (0) 1223 332907
For clarification, the posts are defined as:
Work experience offers school-aged participants the opportunity to spend one or two weeks outside of school to learn new skills and develop their self-confidence, timekeeping and communication skills as well as to discover more about a particular career or industry.
Internships are temporary, fixed-term placements (usually between two and six months) with a job title and usually a wage. Internships are the first step of a career path and provide enough experience during the duration that the participant is then qualified for a permanent job within the industry.
Please note for clarification that internships required as part of a course of study will not be paid and should be considered as a 'placement' or ‘studentship’. These positions will be made available through and filled by the individual museum or department.
Apprenticeships are run through a formal accredited structure and provide vocational learning for people aged 16 and over which leads to a certificate equivalent to GCSE passes. As such, this role is not applicable for those who have graduated University. Apprentices will be employed for a minimum of 30 hours per week for one year.
Volunteers offer their time, skills and experience free of charge. They do not have a contract of employment but will usually sign a volunteer agreement setting out responsibilities and expectations. Volunteer opportunities vary in the time commitment required from one-off events to more formal, recurring roles.
Please note: some roles within the museums receive a high level of interest, but only a limited number of opportunities exist.
The University of Cambridge Museums truly appreciates the time given by people filling these roles as they contribute to the meaningful delivery of the museums’ aims and objectives.
Find out about Work Experience placements with the University of Cambridge Museums
- The next Work Experience Taster Day will take place on 26 October 2017
View an example timetable for the day here.
The museums are currently offering the following placements and roles:
Degas Exhibition Surveying Volunteer - The Fitzwilliam MuseumMarketing & Outreach Volunteer - Museum of Zoology
Audience Research Volunteer - University of Cambridge Museums
Education Events Volunteer - Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences
Curiosities at the Bedside Volunteer - University of Cambridge Museums
Diwali Festival, 25 October 2017 - University of Cambridge Museums
Events Volunteer - Museum of Classical Archaeology
Front of House Volunteer - Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
CIRCUIT Project (ages 15-25) - Kettle's Yard and Wysing Arts Centre
Queries regarding these roles may be addressed to:
University of Cambridge Museums Opening Doors Project Coordinator
Email: opendoor@hermes.cam.ac.uk
Post: University of Cambridge Museums, c/o The Fitzwilliam Museum, Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1RB
Main tel: +44 (0) 1223 332907
For clarification, the posts are defined as:
Work experience offers school-aged participants the opportunity to spend one or two weeks outside of school to learn new skills and develop their self-confidence, timekeeping and communication skills as well as to discover more about a particular career or industry.
Internships are temporary, fixed-term placements (usually between two and six months) with a job title and usually a wage. Internships are the first step of a career path and provide enough experience during the duration that the participant is then qualified for a permanent job within the industry.
Please note for clarification that internships required as part of a course of study will not be paid and should be considered as a 'placement' or ‘studentship’. These positions will be made available through and filled by the individual museum or department.
Apprenticeships are run through a formal accredited structure and provide vocational learning for people aged 16 and over which leads to a certificate equivalent to GCSE passes. As such, this role is not applicable for those who have graduated University. Apprentices will be employed for a minimum of 30 hours per week for one year.
Volunteers offer their time, skills and experience free of charge. They do not have a contract of employment but will usually sign a volunteer agreement setting out responsibilities and expectations. Volunteer opportunities vary in the time commitment required from one-off events to more formal, recurring roles.
Please note: some roles within the museums receive a high level of interest, but only a limited number of opportunities exist.
