Jobs and Volunteering

The Bowes Museum’s a friendly and exciting place to work. With around 70 employees and over 60 volunteers, we’ve a wide range of skills and knowledge in the team and we’re often looking to add to it.

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OPPORTUNITIES

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Volunteer

There has never been a more exciting time to get involved.



The museum is currently going through an exciting period of transformation, with new volunteering opportunities opening up as we go.

For more information, please click on the image above.

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Welcome Team Assistant

Hours: 34 and 22 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £12.21 per hour. (£14,426 pa 22 hours, £22,296 pa 34 hours)
Closing date: 5pm 19th March 2026

As the Bowes Museum enters an exciting period of change, investment and transformation, we are seeking to recruit two Welcome Team Assistants to join our team. You will become a valued member of our team as we continue to develop our visitor experience and wider museum offer.

Click on the image for more information and to apply.

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