Important Information
Applications are welcomed from students aged 16+ at school or university.
Expressions of Interest are now closed.
Please note: We regret that we are unable to provide placements during designated school work experience weeks, which fall within term-time.
This role does not include any out-of-pocket expenses and we are unable to provide accommodation.
Important Documents
About this Role
Further information is available in the more detailed Work Experience Role Description. Please read this carefully.
Informal enquiries should be directed to our Education and Outreach Coordinator, Martha Heemskerk.
What this role will entail:
One week will be spent supporting the work of the Museum of Classical Archaeology; the second week will be spent supporting the work of the Classical Faculty Library.
Why the Museum of Classical Archaeology and Classical Faculty Library need this role:
This placement is open to those of all backgrounds and experiences, especially those interested in working in the museum and library sectors. The Volunteer will be asked to assist with administrative tasks to support the work of the Curator, the Museum Education and Outreach Coordinator, the Museum Attendant and the Librarian. They will also be asked to perform front of house duties and to support learning activities.
Potential time commitment:
The agreed time period for a work experience placement is two weeks. A normal day will be 10am-4pm. Placements will take place during the school summer holidays, from Monday 11 August - Friday 22 August 2025. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate placements in designated school work experience weeks, which fall within term-time.
How to Apply
Please download the extended Work Experience Role Description and then complete and submit a Work Experience Expression of Interest Form by 5pm, Friday 7 March.
You will need to include the names and contact details of two referrees. We recommend you ask them before you submit your form.
Completed Expression of Interest Forms can be posted or emailed to:
Museum of Classical Archaeology
Sidgwick Avenue
Cambridge
CB3 9DA
Email: museum@classics.cam.ac.uk
What happens next
Unfortunately, work experience placements are limited. If you have been successful, we will be in touch to offer you a placement and to ask you to confirm your acceptance. If you have been unsuccessful, we will aim to email you to let you know by mid-April 2025. Please note that we will not be reviewing applications until after the closing date.
