Individual Volunteering

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  • Two people sat spinning yarn or knitting.
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  • A volunteer smiling at the camera.

Current Opportunities

Food Festival - Events Volunteers, St Fagans National Museum of History

Closing date: 28 August 2026 (by 5pm)
We are looking for volunteers to give a helping hand during our Food Festival at St Fagans on the 12th and/or 13th of September. Volunteers’ responsibilities will include supporting event staff with setting up, assist in directing visitors across the festival site, stewarding busy areas, assisting with small activities and keeping areas clean and tidy.
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.