Ymt Volunteers

Our volunteers allow us to create a fantastic visitor experience, taking them in to the past and immersing them in a world of knowledge and amazement.

York Museums Trust was formed on August 1 2002, as an independent charitable trust to manage the museums and gallery service previously run by City of York Council. Supported by the Council, York Museums Trust is responsible for York Art Gallery, York Castle Museum, Yorkshire Museum and Gardens and York St Mary’s.

Our volunteer programme consists of over 300 people from every walk of life. There are those who have lived locally for many years and those who are far from home.

Volunteering can be a great way to build your skills and confidence, especially if you’re seeking experience of working with people or are interested in museums or education. You can also make new friends and meet like-minded people through a volunteer role.

You don’t have to have specialist knowledge to volunteer; all you need is an enthusiasm for the museums and their collections and a willingness to get stuck in!