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Current Opportunities

Research Volunteers, National Slate Museum

Closing date: 4 March 2026 (by 5pm)

Purpose of role: The National Slate Museum is closed for now, whilst we carry out important work to look after the building and make some exciting changes. Behind the scenes, we are looking at exciting ways to share the story of slate. Would you like to help us prepare for this by carrying out research?


This activity is part of the National Slate Museum redevelopment project which is funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund as well as support from Welsh Government, the UK Government via Cyngor Gwynedd as part of the Llewyrch o'r Llechi project, Welsh Government’s Communities Facilities Programme, Garfield Weston Foundation and other funders.

View the full role description (PDF)

How to Get Involved

  1. Make sure that you read the Role Description to ensure this is the right role for you. You might want to check the time commitments and any considerations we have included.
  2. Please complete the online form.
  3. If you prefer a PDF version, please download PDF Registration and send the completed form to volunteering@museumwales.ac.uk or by post to the Engagement Department, St Fagans National Museum of History, Cardiff CF5 6XB.      
    We also accept applications over the phone, or via short video or audio file. Please get in touch for more information on (029) 2057 3002.
  4. If you have been selected for the role we will get in touch via email. You may be invited to an informal meeting or a group open day.     
    Although we cannot guarantee a space, we do ensure that all applications are treated fairly and that all are submitted to the role supervisor for consideration.

Complete Online Registration Form 

We're trying a new online form! If you have any trouble with the form, please feel free to fill out the pdf version and email it to us.