Volunteering

Make our story, your next chapter

At Towneley Hall, we strive to inspire curiosity, promote learning, and deliver a high-quality experience for visitors. We’re seeking enthusiastic individuals who share our mission and are ready to help make a difference as a volunteer.

As a Visitor Experience Guide you’ll play a key role in enhancing the experience of our visitors, engaging with the community and creating a welcoming environment for all.

Volunteering with us is a great opportunity to:

• Meet like-minded individuals and work as part of a passionate team
• Make a meaningful impact by bringing the world of art, heritage and culture to life for our visitors
• Gain hands-on experience in a museum environment
• Spend your time in a beautiful setting
• and more!

Benefits of volunteering as a Volunteer Experience Guide at Towneley

• A full induction to the museum and your role.
• To be treated with dignity, respect and appreciation.
• To be supported with your volunteering and provide all necessary training and mentoring.
• Offer opportunities to gain new skills and use existing ones.
• Recognition and appreciation of your contribution.
• Provision of uniform and car parking permit.
• Reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses you incur for your volunteering
• Discount in the Towneley Hall Shop
• Discount in the Park Life Café
• Northern Museums Volunteer Pass (free entry & discounts to other heritage attractions)
• Tea, coffee and biscuits!

Towneley – a welcoming, friendly, stimulating and creative environment in which to volunteer.

Interested?

We hold regular Volunteer Open Events where you can learn more, meet existing volunteers and sign up! Check our website for more details.

No prior experience is necessary! We provide training and support to ensure you feel confident in your role. Our volunteer Visitor Experiences Guides must be 18+.

Find out more give us a call on 01282 477130, drop us a line via towneleyhall@burnley.gov.uk to express your interest, or complete the form: