Volunteer
Could you be a National Motor Museum Trust Volunteer? We are looking for enthusiastic people to join us. When you work or volunteer for the National Motor Museum, you’re helping to entertain, inspire and educate people with the story of motoring. You’re opening worlds and minds.
Our volunteers work either in the Collections Centre or the Museum.
As a volunteer you could:
- Get hands on with our world-class collections and help make our objects and records accessible to a wider audience
- Carry out research for a number of exciting projects
- Work in the Museum caring for the vehicles on display and enhancing the experience for our visitors
- Support the National Motor Museum at events both on and off site
- Gain valuable experience and skills in a variety of roles
Volunteers provide us with fantastic support and are an integral part of the National Motor Museum Team. You needn’t be an expert in motoring history to volunteer, just have an enthusiastic and flexible approach. The amount of time each volunteer gives us varies from one to several days per week. Training is provided and many benefits are offered.
View the Collections area of the website to find out more about our work.
How do I become a volunteer?
Before applying to become a volunteer take a look at our Volunteer Policy which sets out the way we work with volunteers and provides guidance on what you can expect from us.
To find out about our latest volunteer opportunities please contact the Volunteer Coordinator using the online form.
Volunteer Museum Attendants
Would you like to be part of one of the most exciting developments in the National Motor Museum’s history?
We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to welcome and engage visitors in our brand‑new permanent exhibition, Driven: Britain’s Motoring Story, which opened on 27 March 2026. This vibrant new gallery explores how motoring has shaped British life, culture and society over the decades — and we’d love your help bringing it to life.
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
Driven: Britain’s Motoring Story is a major transformation of the Museum space. The exhibition features contemporary displays, interactive experiences for all ages, rotating spotlight loan vehicles, rare and previously unseen collection items, and archive film, sound and stories that surprise, engage and inspire.
What you’ll be doing
As a Volunteer Museum Attendant, you’ll welcome visitors and chat with them about the exhibits in a friendly, informative way; help people of all ages enjoy the displays; keep the exhibition area clean and tidy; help care for the vehicle collection; and support vehicle and visitor safety in the gallery.
Time commitment
Ideally one day per week (or more if you can!) . Core hours are 9.45am to 4.00pm. Flexibility is welcomed. This is an ongoing volunteer role.
Location
National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, Hampshire. www.beaulieu.co.uk, National Motor Museum, New Forest, Hampshire SO42 7ZN.
Who we’re looking for
No previous museum experience is required.
We welcome friendly, reliable people with an interest in motoring who enjoy engaging with the public.
What you’ll get in return
Full training, a fun and sociable volunteering experience, new skills for your CV, and the chance to work with an internationally significant motoring collection.
What we ask from you
Commitment to agreed times, completion of training, a positive and flexible attitude, and a willingness to represent the Museum in line with its values.
To apply email your CV and covering letter to: recruitment@beaulieu.co.uk
We will be calling candidates to explain the role and also go through your information, you are then likely to be invited to a chat with the Museum Manager to go through your experience and availability. We will give all volunteers an Induction and training to support you in your role.
If you require any adjustments to the application process – no problem let us know.
Grey Matters More Podcast
Volunteers from the National Motor Museum Trust, along with our Chief Executive Jon Murden took part in the “Grey Matters More” podcast, which is available on platforms such as Spotify, Amazon and Apple music. The podcast explores the joys and benefits of volunteering after retirement and the structure it can bring back into your life. Listen to our volunteers’ experiences and to how much they gain from time spent helping to keep our motoring heritage alive .This shortened version is on the Grey Matters More YouTube channel.