Opportunities with The Bradford Police Museum

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Our museum relies on the dedication of volunteers to keep our doors open and our exhibits running. If you’re looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community, we’d love for you to consider joining our team. As Bradford is celebrating 2025 City of Culture celebrations, with regular events taking place in Centenary Square, we are seeking enthusiastic volunteers to support the museum’s growing activities.

To see our full list of volunteer opportunities, and more information about them, please visit the Volunteer With Us page on our website.

Volunteer Opportunities

We are primarily recruiting for:

• Volunteer Tour Guides, available on Fridays
• Front Desk Volunteers, available on Fridays

In addition, we offer other exciting volunteer roles, including two new positions:

• Social Media and Researcher Volunteer
• Learning & Schools Volunteer

There are a variety of roles to match different skills, interests, and availability. Whether you enjoy engaging with visitors, working behind the scenes, or contributing to our educational programme, there’s a place for you at the Bradford Police Museum.

About The Bradford Police Museum

The Bradford Police Museum is an independent museum and registered charity, governed by a board of trustees and run by a team of passionate volunteers. We hold Arts Council England accreditation and were praised by The Times in 2023. Highly rated on TripAdvisor, the museum continues to expand its offer as we prepare for the City of Culture 2025.

Located in the heart of Bradford, the museum offers visitors guided tours of the beautifully preserved Victorian police cells and courtroom, alongside a gallery displaying items from our extensive collection. We are the only police museum in West Yorkshire and one of the few in the country to feature a fleet of historic police vehicles.

Our curatorial team works year-round to preserve and maintain our growing collection, ensuring the history and heritage of policing in Bradford is protected and shared with future generations.

Why Volunteer With Us?

Volunteering at the Bradford Police Museum offers a unique opportunity to:

• Receive full training and ongoing support in an engaging, friendly environment.
• Learn valuable skills including teamwork, public speaking, research, and communication.
• Boost your CV with practical experience in heritage, education, and visitor services.
• Meet new people, make friends, and be part of a supportive volunteer community.
• Play an active role in preserving and sharing Bradford’s policing history.
• Whether you’re looking to gain experience, support your local community, or simply pursue a new interest, volunteering with us is a rewarding way to make a difference.

Time Commitment

The museum is open to the public from March to November on Fridays and Saturdays, 10:00am to 3:30pm.

• Tour Guides and Front Desk Volunteers typically support these open days.
• Volunteers interested in supporting special events may also be needed once or twice a month.
• Curatorial team volunteers meet on Wednesdays, 10:00am to 2:00pm.
• Social Media, Researcher, and Learning & Schools Volunteers have flexible roles with tasks that can often be done remotely or arranged around specific projects.

We welcome volunteers who can offer regular commitment, as well as those who may be available for specific events or projects.

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