Volunteering at Brooklands Museum

Become part of something special at Brooklands Museum.

Our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do, helping to bring more than a century of speed, flight and innovation to life for visitors of all ages. Whether you're welcoming guests, sharing stories, supporting events, restoring historic vehicles or helping behind the scenes, you'll be part of a friendly and passionate community making a real difference.

We provide training, support and opportunities to learn new skills, meet new people and be part of a place filled with inspiring stories and extraordinary achievements.

People welcome from all backgrounds

We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and experiences, and are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse volunteer community. We are particularly keen to encourage more women to join us and help shape the future of Brooklands Museum.

If you're looking for a rewarding way to give your time, make new friends and help preserve history for future generations, we'd love to hear from you.

Join us and help keep the spirit of Brooklands alive.

Brooklands Museum - a special place to volunteer.

Find the perfect role

Brooklands Museum is powered by people who are passionate about sharing stories, preserving history and creating memorable experiences for our visitors.

As a charity, we rely on the dedication and enthusiasm of our volunteers to help keep the spirit of Brooklands history alive and to make it a special place to volunteer. Whether you're interested in welcoming visitors, supporting events, caring for collections, sharing your knowledge or working behind the scenes, there's a place for you here.

If you'd like to become part of our volunteer community, simply complete the form below to register your interest.

Please note: Volunteers must be aged 18 or over.

Registration form

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Duke of Edinburgh Award

Complete your Duke of Edinburgh's Award volunteering section while helping to keep the spirit of Brooklands alive.

You'll gain valuable experience, develop new skills, meet new people and be part of a team bringing the stories of speed, flight and innovation to life.

To apply, simply complete our online Duke of Edinburgh Registration Form. Our DofE Coordinator will then be in touch.

Minimum age: 14 years.

Registration form

More about volunteering as a steward

To welcome and engage with our visitors in the exhibition areas you are stewarding. To provide a watchful presence and ensure exhibits are safe from theft or accidental damage. To be as flexible as possible about stewarding in different areas to enable the small, dedicated team to provide full cover
To provide a friendly welcome to visitors of all backgrounds, ages and abilities
To help visitors to understand the exhibits, thereby enriching their visit
To become familiar with fire escape routes from the building and lead visitors to safety in the event of an alarm activation
To undertake other appropriate assistance in relation to room stewarding as may be reasonably requested by Brooklands Museum staff.
To maintain good working relationships with staff and other volunteers
To comply with the Brooklands Health and Safety and Safeguarding Policies and operate with a regard for good environmental practice

Good communication skills
Friendly to families, children and all Brooklands Museum visitors
Enjoy working as part of a team
Enthusiasm to learn about the history of Brooklands Museum and exhibits in a variety of exhibition areas
A desire to inspire visitors about the history of Brooklands and support the Museum in relaying Brooklands stories.

20% discount in the Museum Shop and Sunbeam Café
Free entrance to Brooklands Museum for yourself and up to four guests, including on Event Days.
Free entry to the Brooklands Concorde Experience and discounted entry to the Brooklands Concorde Experience for up to four guests.
Discounted entry to the Brooklands Museum Evening Talks
Free access to Amberley Museum, Atwell Wilson Motor Museum and Havilland Aircraft Museum
2 for 1 entry to Painshill