Volunteer: The Founders’ Galleries Storyteller

We are seeking passionate local volunteers to help bring the reimagined Founders’ Galleries to life. As a Gallery Storyteller, you will be the vital link between our visitors and the stories within these spaces, supporting the community-centred mission at the heart of this project. 

You will welcome visitors of all ages and backgrounds, using engaging storytelling and informal conversation to make the museum’s history accessible, relevant and inspiring to everyone who walks through our doors. 

As part of our layered approach to interpretation, you will complement labels, written information and artefacts, by offering an approachable point of contact for visitors who want to explore further. You will champion the stories we share, helping to deepen understanding and build a sense of place by meaningfully connecting our audiences with the past. 

How to Apply 

If you’re interested in becoming a Founders’ Galleries Storyteller, we’d love to hear from you. 

Please fill in an application form and send it to harriet.rosie@thebowesmuseum.org.uk  

Or visit: Jobs and Volunteering – The Bowes Museum 

Closing date for this role is Monday 12th January, we will be in touch if you are successful with an interview date in late January and training will begin in February.