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Volunteering Opportunities at Hatfield Park

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VOLUNTEERING IN ARCHIVES & COLLECTIONS

Guardians of History

The Hatfield Park Archives & Collections department preserves documents and items of local, national, and international significance, ensuring their care for future generations. Privately maintained, the collection supports estate management and is available to qualified researchers.

Volunteers assist the team with a range of tasks, gaining insight into historic collections and supporting the ongoing work of cataloguing and preservation.

Hatfield Park Archives and Collections - Double Portrait, James & Catherine by Wright (detail) - Hatfield Park
VOLUNTEERING IN ARCHIVES & COLLECTIONS

How Our Volunteers Contribute

  • Collections management system work, including basic cataloguing
  • Book cleaning and listing
  • Object and archive labelling and rehousing
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VOLUNTEERING IN ARCHIVES & COLLECTIONS

The Rewards of Volunteering

  • Practical experience that is invaluable for anyone pursuing a career in the archives, museum, or heritage sectors.
  • The opportunity to handle and care for priceless collections.

THE VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

“Volunteering in the archives at Hatfield House really brings history to life. I love working with the historical documents written by famous (or infamous!) figures from the past – a window into times gone by.”

CATHY

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Register as an Archive Volunteer

We’re delighted that you’re interested in joining our Archive Volunteer team at Hatfield Park. Please complete the form below to help us learn more about your interests and experience. Please note: We are not currently recruiting new volunteers for our Archives team, but we do welcome general interest for future opportunities.

    Your full name

    Mobile number

    Your email

    What are your reasons for volunteering at Hatfield Park

    Please give a short summary of your experience and interest, or knowledge and qualifications if you have any

    Do you have any special skills or experience that you can bring to the role (e.g. other volunteering, or other specialist knowledge)?

    Are you aware of anything that would prevent you from undertaking your volunteering e.g. Allergies.

    Please let us have the details of one person who can tell us about your ability to do the role you are applying for.

    Do you have any criminal convictions?

    YesNo

    If yes, please give details. A prior or pending criminal conviction may not necessarily prevent you from volunteering with us, however failure to disclose relevant information will result in terminating your volunteer role. This information will be kept in the strictest confidence.

    If your application is successful, you will be invited to attend an informal interview (approximately 30 – 40 minutes). These will take place at Hatfield Park with the Volunteer Coordinator (Gardens) / Senior Park Ranger (Park) or member of the Archives team and will involve a walk and talk around either the garden, park or achives when more details will be given regarding the volunteer opportunity. Please could you indicate your possible availability for interview below, Mon-Friday. Thank you. Data is processed in line with our privacy notice.

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