The REME Museum is supported by a team of hard-working and enthusiastic volunteers who help with collections, events and activities. We pride ourselves on being a welcoming and supportive place to volunteer, and we value the contribution our volunteers make. Volunteering is a good way to meet new people, gain new skills and support the Museum.

To register your interest in any of our roles, or to have a preliminary chat to gain more information, please contact [email protected] or telephone us on 01249 894869.

If you're interested in volunteering with us but don't see something suited to you below, please still get in touch as we may be able to accommodate you in another role.

Volunteer Roles

We currently have the following volunteer programmes open at the Museum:

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Gardener

The REME Museum is looking for gardeners! Only those with green fingers need apply! Seriously, we are genuinely looking for a gardener to help with some projects that will benefit the Museum.

These are our World War Two 'Dig for Victory' garden as part of our education programme and Greening the Museum project, and the Museum’s window boxes.

For more information on how to get involved, please see the Gardener Role Description.

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REME Ready!

As a REME Ready! volunteer you will enhance visits to the Museum through the stories and memories of veterans and currently serving personnel. You will be keen to share your service with the public, and help people understand REME’s special purpose, skills and esprit de corps.

For more information on becoming a REME Ready! volunteer, please see the REME Ready! Role Description.

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Tour Guides

The REME Museum frequently receives requests for guided tours around our wonderful displays. Staff members are normally able to provide these, but there are occasions when this proves difficult and so we are looking for friendly individuals who enjoy talking with members of the public to lead these groups.

This is a great way for you to support the Museum and make sure those on the tour really enjoy their visit.

Interested? For more information, please see the Tour Guide Role Description.

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Education Assistant

The REME Museum has an excellent reputation for providing stimulating and popular workshops, based on the STEM curriculum, for learners of all ages and abilities. A day when a school visits the Museum is invariably a very busy one, and we are looking for a volunteer who can come in and provide an extra pair of hands to assist Andrew, the Museum’s Education Officer.

This will be a very busy, varied and unpredictable role, and will be suited to someone who is able to turn their hand to virtually anything and also think on their feet.

For more information, please see the Education Assistant Role Description.

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Practical Considerations

Please contact us to discuss any access requirements you may have.

We are able to provide travel expenses of 30p per mile up to a maximum value of £25.