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Volunteer with Rochdale Pioneer Museum

This summer, the Rochdale Pioneers Museum is launching a short summer project aimed at young people aged 16-21. It is a great opportunity for anyone that age who might be interested in a career in the arts or heritage - they'll learn about different career options in the sector, visit our museum store, and develop their creative skills by putting together a small display.

Pioneering Voices - summer project for young people

Rochdale Pioneers Museum are delviering a 4 part programme over the summer for young adults interested in careers in arts and heritage and currently accepting applications for our summer programme aimed at young people aged 16-21.

The project will take place on Tuesdays in August.

Session 1 – Tuesday 4 August (10am-2pm)
Session 2 – Tuesday 11 August (10am-2pm)
Session 3 – Tuesday 18 August (10am-2pm)
Session 4 – Tuesday 25 August (10am-2pm)

You’ll learn about museum careers, develop skills in telling stories about the past, meet professionals from the museum and arts industry and develop your own creative output in response to our collections.

Over 4 sessions, you’ll:

Learn more about our museum collection and visit our collection store, which is not open to the public
Learn more about Rochdale’s history and help us share that story with a wider audience
Use your expertise and experience as a young person to help shape our museum’s displays
Produce your own creative response to our collections, which will be displayed in the Rochdale Pioneers Museum
Help to co-design and advertise our display to make it interesting to the public

If you want to learn about what a career in the arts and heritage industry would look like, and you live or study in Rochdale, this is the perfect project for you.

Pioneering Voices full project description

Pioneering Voices Expression of Interest form

To apply, please read the project description and send back a completed expression of interest form to caitlin@heritagetrust.coop by end of Monday 6th July 2026.

Events and activities volunteer

We are currently seeking volunteers to help with events and activities at our museum on Toad Lane, and elsewhere in Greater Manchester.

If you are interested in this role, please read the full role description and complete the expression of interest form, which can be sent to museum@heritagetrust.coop.

Events and Activities Volunteer Role Description

Volunteer Expression of Interest Form