Volunteer with us - Dacorum Heritage

Want to make a difference in your community?

Join our team of volunteers at Dacorum Heritage and help preserve the stories and objects that shape our borough’s history. Whether you’re interested in caring for collections, supporting research, or helping with pop‑up events, there’s a meaningful role waiting for you.

Meet new people, learn new skills, and be part of something special.

What Our Volunteers Say

“Great for a regular meeting with like‑minded people.”
“Helping to extend knowledge of the past.”
“Creating records which can be consulted by future generations.”

Ready to Get Involved?

If you would like to volunteer your time, we’d love to hear from you. We value the unique strengths each volunteer brings, and we’ll work with you to match your interests and skills to a project that suits you.

Our current opportunities

Trustees wanted

Help shape the future of Dacorum’s heritage

Dacorum Heritage Trust is looking for two inspiring new Trustees to join our Board and help guide the next chapter of a charitable museum dedicated to collecting, preserving and sharing the stories of Dacorum’s people, places and communities. This is a rewarding opportunity to use your skills, judgement and enthusiasm to make a lasting difference. As a Trustee, you will work collaboratively with the Museum Manager and fellow Board members to provide strategic leadership, strengthen our sustainability and ensure the Trust continues to deliver public benefit for current and future generations. We are especially keen to hear from people who can bring fresh perspective, practical insight and a commitment to local heritage. You do not need to have been a Trustee before; what matters most is that you share our purpose and can contribute thoughtfully to good governance, sound decision-making and ambitious but realistic plans for the future. We are currently seeking Trustees with strengths in one of the following areas: 1) Income generation and fundraising Could you help us build the relationships and resources that will sustain our work? In this role, you will support the Board to diversify income, identify funding opportunities and develop practical approaches to earned income, donations, grants, sponsorship and other appropriate sources of support. Your insight will help the Trust become more resilient, confident and ready to seize future opportunities. 2) Staff and volunteer liaison Could you help ensure the people at the heart of Dacorum Heritage feel valued, listened to and well supported? In this role, you will act as an important link between the Board, staff and volunteers, helping to strengthen communication, support positive working relationships and contribute to a culture in which people can give their best. If you are motivated by community, heritage and making a meaningful contribution, we would be delighted to hear from you. This is a chance to join a committed team, help shape the Trust’s future direction and play a part in protecting Dacorum’s heritage for generations to come.

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Role Description - Income Generation and Fundraising Trustee Role Description - Staff Volunteer Liaison Trustee DHT-Trustee-Application-Form DHT-Trustee-ED-Form

Social Media and Digital Engagement Volunteer

Help us bring Dacorum’s history to life online. As a Social Media and Digital Engagement Volunteer, you will help share stories from our collections, events and community projects in a friendly, creative and accessible way. You will help show why these stories matter today, connecting local history with people’s lives, memories, places and experiences.

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Social Media and digital engagement volunteer role profile Volunteer Application Form

Interpretation and Research Volunteer

Help us bring Dacorum’s history to life through research and writing articles and interpretation. As an Interpretation and Research Volunteer, you will help share stories from our collections and historic interpretation (exhibitions and publications) in a friendly, creative and accessible way while ensuring accuracy and enhancing the stories. You will help show why these stories matter today, connecting local history with people’s lives, memories, places and experiences.

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Interpretation and Research Volunteer Role Profile Volunteer Application Form

Enquiries and Research Volunteer

Each year we receive enquiry requests from individuals, local history societies and academic researchers regarding historic themes, events and local people that may be reflected within the collections. As an Enquiries and Research Volunteer, you will play a critical role in helping the museum answer these enquiries and to improve collection records to enhance our knowledge and understanding.

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Enquiries and Research Volunteer Role Profile Volunteer Application Form

Heritage Volunteer

Love local history? Join us as a Heritage Volunteer and help preserve Dacorum’s amazing stories and artefacts. From photographing objects to supporting pop‑up events, you’ll play a hands‑on role in caring for our collection and sharing it with the community. Get involved and make local heritage come alive.

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Volunteer role profile Volunteer Application Form

Student Placement (Collection Care)

This placement offers an engaging introduction to museum work. You’ll join a supportive team dedicated to caring for the objects that tell Dacorum’s story. From handling and documenting items to helping improve our storage areas, you’ll develop practical skills valued across the heritage and conservation sectors. You’ll gain hands‑on experience with real collections, learn how museums manage and preserve objects, and build essential skills in teamwork and problem‑solving. It’s a rewarding opportunity to explore your interest in heritage while making a meaningful contribution.

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Student placement museum collection care Volunteer Application Form

Student Placement (public engagement & interpretation)

Want hands‑on experience in museums and storytelling? Join us for a placement where you’ll help share Dacorum’s local stories through digital content, learning resources, and community activities. From drafting digital exhibition text to creating fun educational materials, you’ll play a key role in making our collections engaging for all ages. A great opportunity to build skills in public engagement, interpretation, and heritage communication.

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Student placement engagement and interpretation Volunteer Application Form

Want to make a difference in your community?

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Our current opportunities

Help shape the future of Dacorum’s heritage

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