Museum Volunteer Scheme

Museum Volunteer Scheme

Introduction

Organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD), the Museum Volunteer Scheme (MVS) 2024-2026 aims to:

  • Promote LCSD museums through the volunteer scheme
  • Enhance public engagement in heritage and museums activities
  • Engage the public as important stakeholders
  • Leverage on community resources to support LCSD museums, so as to enhance museum services and visiting experience
  • Provide opportunities for volunteers to show their talents, share their knowledge, enhance inclusivity and contribute to society

 

Service Scope

The volunteers will be invited to perform a variety of tasks:

  • Education programmes
    To assist in fixed-point docent services, workshops, survey, etc.
  • Specialist support
    To assist in database, records, collections or exhibits management (register and checking), documentation (proofreading and translation), etc.
  • Mega events support
    E.g. Muse Fest, Museum Summit, community outreach, etc.
  • Marketing and Promotion
    To assist in the promotion of museum culture, especially through social media, Youth Cultural Ambassador, etc.
  • Customer service enhancement
    To provide additional support to enhance museum service

 

Important Dates

  • Application period: 1 March - 9 April, 2024 (12 noon)
  • Interview invitation: The Secretariat will notify the qualified applicants to attend a face-to-face interview by 29 April, 2024.
  • Result announcement: May – June 2024

 

Enquiry

Museum Volunteer Scheme Secretariat

  • Hotline: 3549 6595
  • E-mail: mvs.lcsd@gmail.com
  • Office hours: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Monday to Friday

 

Photo Gallery

Museum Volunteer Scheme Banner 1
Museum Volunteer Scheme Banner 2

 

What Volunteers Say

Testimonial