Volunteer

Create fun experiences for visitors, develop new skills and immerse yourself in our work

The Cartoon Museum has always had a friendly face to greet visitors. As a member of our Volunteer team, you will be this friendly face, and have the opportunity to be involved with a variety of tasks in the museum. Come and join our award-winning team to help bring the best of British comics and cartoons to the public!

Our smiling team of volunteers with our curator, standing in our exhibition space that is being prepared for a new exhibition

  • As a volunteer at The Cartoon Museum, you’ll get to:

    • Be part of a friendly and hands-on team to build your confidence

    • Gain valuable experience in the museum sector

    • Build transferable competencies including cash handling, public-facing skills, health & safety, administrative skills, etc.

    • Meet fellow creatives, academics and enthusiasts who share your love for comics

    • Gain free entry to exhibitions and events, and a discount in our shop

  • Volunteers are an essential part of our operations. By joining our small team, you’ll gain hands-on experience working in a museum. You’ll have the opportunity to get involved with a variety of activities including:

    • Greeting and engaging visitors

    • Processing visitor admissions and shop purchases on the till

    • Running short gallery tours

    • Assisting with public events including comedy shows, talks, book launches and private viewings

    • Getting involved with exhibition installation and supporting collection management

  • We’re looking for people who are passionate about comics, enjoy working with people, aren’t afraid of taking on responsibility and are open to learning and following direction.

    We don’t require any previous experience. We train all our volunteers before they begin their roles, and on an ongoing basis as needed.

  • Commitment

    Volunteers will be available for a least one shift per week on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays.

    Hours

    The museum opens 10.30am – 5.30pm, with volunteers arriving at 10am to help open the site.

    You can volunteer for a full day, a half day, Thursday late openings, or evening events. You can offer your time to suit your own schedule.

    Benefits

    You will be reimbursed travel and subsistence expenses up to £13 per day, in line with our policy.

  • Download our Application Form using the red button above, or email hello@cartoonmuseum.org to request a form to complete and send back to the museum.

    If you would like to know more about the role please email us or call 0207 580 8155.