Along with a supportive learning environment, we offer the chance to gain new skills and experience or simply to do something you enjoy.
Current vacancies
Schools Outdoor Learning volunteer
The Horniman offers a wide ranging, high-quality programme for visiting school groups. We are currently developing outdoor workshops in the Gardens and Nature Trail and are looking for confident, enthusiastic volunteers with an interest in outdoor learning and working with children of nursery and primary school age. See the attached role description for more details and how to apply.
Engage volunteer
This is a regular, visitor-facing role in our Natural History and World galleries helping to bring our displays and objects to life and enabling visitors to have a richer, more hands-on experience. An Engage volunteer shift also involves helping visitors understand the behaviour of insects in the Butterfly House and, with further training, marine life in the Aquarium.
We are looking for people with good spoken English, a friendly manner and willingness to learn. See the attached role description for more details and how to apply.
Gardens volunteer
This is a weekly volunteer opportunity assisting the gardens team in a variety of tasks on Thursdays from 10am – 3pm, including a lunch break. Enthusiasm for gardening, knowledge of common weeds and an ability to follow instructions are all that is needed. See the attached role description for more details and how to apply.