Explore volunteer opportunities across Hampshire using the filters below. To make an application, please follow the apply now links or contact us.

Hampshire Cultural Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring service. Applicants successful at interview may be required to undergo Disclosure and Barring service checks as applicable to the role.

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admin wardrobe
Administration
Admin assistant volunteer

You will play an integral role in supporting the needs of the wardrobe team in their busy office. You will assist with...

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You will play an integral role in supporting the needs of the wardrobe team in their busy office. You will assist with enquiries via email and phone in addition to filing and stock checking. You will book in and out hires as needed.

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Archaeology volunteer
Collections & Research
Archaeology volunteer

This role incorporates auditing collections and retrieving material from the stores for enquirers. Where the volunteer...

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This role incorporates auditing collections and retrieving material from the stores for enquirers. Where the volunteer holds specialist knowledge, they will assist with preparation of material for publication and assessing collections such as human remains.

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Box Office
Front of house
Box Office volunteer

As the Box Office is the first point of contact for many customers, we are looking for outgoing, friendly people with a...

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As the Box Office is the first point of contact for many customers, we are looking for outgoing, friendly people with a “Can Do” attitude for this customer-facing role. Ideally you will have good communication skills and be confident on the phone, as you will be dealing with customers both over the phone and in person. The work will include selling tickets for shows/classes/workshops, sending out tickets figures to agents, printing and sending out tickets, plus some general admin or marketing tasks.

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milestones cafe
General
Cafe volunteer

This public-facing position plays an important part in helping to run our catering offer and serve our visitors. The...

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This public-facing position plays an important part in helping to run our catering offer and serve our visitors. The role includes cleaning tables, washing dishes, restocking products and serving food and beverages. Volunteers may be based in the Rooftops Café, or one of our supplementary catering outlets, such as the Vintage Tea Tent or our Victorian-era pub. A volunteer with experience in food preparation could also assist in the kitchen, particularly those who know how to bake a mean cake!

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Arts Centres, Front of house
Café Volunteer – The Arc, Winchester

We’re looking for enthusiastic, friendly, and self-motivated people to be part of a team of volunteers enhancing the...

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We’re looking for enthusiastic, friendly, and self-motivated people to be part of a team of volunteers enhancing the visitor experience at the Arc. You will welcome visitors and help them with their visit through your knowledge of the arts and local community.

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Costume alterations volunteer
Collections & Research
Costume alterations volunteer

You will play a key role in our busy wardrobe team providing quick alterations in addition to taking on more lengthy...

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You will play a key role in our busy wardrobe team providing quick alterations in addition to taking on more lengthy projects within our workrooms.

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Costumed volunteer
General
Costumed volunteer

This public-facing role plays an important part in interpreting our museum collections and enhancing our visitor...

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This public-facing role plays an important part in interpreting our museum collections and enhancing our visitor experience. You will welcome visitors whilst wearing an authentic costume, and give them information about various parts of the museum. This may include playing records in our gramophone shop (the younger generation will need an explanation!), climbing on board our tram, or opening up our Victorian cottage.

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Costumier volunteer
Collections & Research
Costumier volunteer

You will play an integral part of our bespoke wardrobe services, making costumes and accessories for productions and...

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You will play an integral part of our bespoke wardrobe services, making costumes and accessories for productions and private hires. You will have experience with sewing machines and hand sewing skills in addition to pattern cutting and construction.

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box office
Front of house
Daytime Box Office volunteer

You will be the main point of contact for customers booking tickets over the phone and in person using our computerised...

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You will be the main point of contact for customers booking tickets over the phone and in person using our computerised Box Office system. You will also greet visitors, answer the phones, help with any other admin tasks that may need doing and generally be part of the award winning team at the West End Centre.

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front of house
Front of house
Evening front of house volunteer

As part of the evening Front of House team, you will assist customers by scanning tickets and showing them into the...

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As part of the evening Front of House team, you will assist customers by scanning tickets and showing them into the theatre. Once the show begins, you will be able to enjoy the performance, whilst ensuring everyone is safe and happy.

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Events volunteer
Front of house, General
Events volunteer

This public-facing role plays an important part in running additional events and activities at Milestones Museum. The...

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This public-facing role plays an important part in running additional events and activities at Milestones Museum. The museum hosts a wide range of events, and our exhibitions are constantly changing, providing a large variety of seasonal activities throughout each year. Events volunteers may help visitors to their seats during live theatre performances, manage visitor experiences such as our VR Spitfire simulator, or even aid a certain jolly fellow over the festive period! Due to the ad-hoc nature of this role, it may be well suited to those who are unable to volunteer on a more regular basis.

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Front of house
Front of House & Events Volunteer

Working as part of the front of house team, volunteers help at our reception desk in Gosport Gallery, Play Gallery, and...

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Working as part of the front of house team, volunteers help at our reception desk in Gosport Gallery, Play Gallery, and SEARCH welcoming visitors and helping with admin tasks such as visitor surveys and workshop bookings. You will play an important part in delivering a wide variety of events and supporting the exhibitions and workshops helping the staff keep the gallery safe and tidy for visitors.

Our aim is to supplement the normal visitor offer with an engaging range of events, exhibitions and activities designed for children, families and adults.You don’t have to have a great knowledge of art or history, although a willingness to learn is always welcomed. A friendly attitude and a willingness to help visitors is more important. Training is provided and staff and other volunteers are always around to help.

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