The Butterfly House is currently closed and will remain so while we undergo important maintenance work. Refunds will be issued to ticket holders. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Along with a supportive learning environment, we offer the chance to gain new skills and experience or simply to do something you enjoy.
There are currently no volunteering vacancies.
We can only accept applications when volunteering roles are advertised.
Find any current roles on this page.
We take volunteers from age 18 upwards and there is no upper age limit.
No. Volunteer roles are different from staff roles and do not lead to paid work.
However, they do provide an opportunity to gain skills and experience.
We reimburse out-of-pocket travel expenses up to a maximum of £12 per day.
Volunteers offering a full day shift can also be reimbursed lunch expenses.
For on-going roles which are usually weekly or fortnightly, like Engage, Family Learning or Gardening, we ask for a minimum of 5 months.
Fixed term placements last 3 months, doing 1-3 days a week.
No, we regret we do not have the capacity to provide work experience, such as those requiring a few days or 1 – 3 weeks.
Yes, you may volunteer whilst on benefits, but you would need to let the Job Centre know about your volunteering.
The Horniman acknowledges the contribution of volunteers in supporting the organisation to achieve its aim to connect people with global cultures and the natural world, and encourage everyone to shape a positive future for the world we all share.
Read the Volunteering Policy (PDF – opens in this window).