Volunteer in Archives & Collections
Volunteering opportunities at Hatfield Park
Volunteering in Archives and 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.
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
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
Hear from our volunteers
‘Volunteering in the archives at Hatfield House has given me valuable hands-on experience working with MuseumPlus (our collections management system). I am currently supporting the accurate cataloguing of objects.”
ALICE
“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 I love working with the historical documents written by famous (or infamous!)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
“This role has strengthened my understanding of professional standards and best practice in collections management, and I really enjoy working with everyone.”
ALICE
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Volunteering information
Learn more – download an Archives & Collections Volunteer role description
ARCHIVES & COLLECTIONS VOLUNTEER ROLE
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Make an enquiry
Tell us about your vision and we’ll make it real.
mail hello@hatfieldpark.co.uk
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“Volunteering at Hatfield House truly
was the highlight of my week and that
was due to how incredibly caring every
team member was.”
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