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Volunteer with the Britten Museum

We’re looking for enthusiastic and reliable volunteers to join us. Volunteers are at the heart of what we do – welcoming visitors, sharing stories, and helping us honour the legacy of John Britten.

What’s involved

Become a friendly face to meet & greet our visitors, answer questions & provide direction
Be available for one or more (4 hour) shifts each week
Be approachable, well-presented, and courteous
Engage in conversation with visitors as required.

What we’re looking for

You’ll have a genuine interest in people and excellent people skills
Confidence in speaking with complete strangers
An interest in the Britten story – product knowledge we can teach you but you must have a willingness to learn

What you’ll receive

Training, support and comradeship from our team
Invitations to Museum events and volunteer gatherings
The opportunity to contribute directly to preserving and celebrating one of New Zealand’s greatest stories
The satisfaction of being part of a successful tourist attraction in your home town

Why volunteer?

The Britten Museum is a not-for-profit, charitable trust, built by a collective of people who respect and admire the man who re-invented the motorcycle and created a machine with technology and style decades ahead of its time.

By volunteering, you’ll be helping to share John Britten’s legacy with the world – while also making a personal contribution to the Christchurch community.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Please complete the Volunteer Application (below) with your details, and we’ll be in touch to brief you further.

Volunteer with the Britten Museum

Britten Museum – Volunteer Application Form

Please complete the following details so we can get to know you better. All information will be treated in confidence.

Full Name

Preferred Name

Phone

Address

information – physical, Preferred

Date of Birth

Current employment status

Employment history / background (brief overview)

Preferred volunteer commitment (number of shifts per week – 1, 2, or more)

Motorcycle experience or interest (50–200 words)

Any previous connections with the Britten team or Museum

Criminal convictions – Have you ever been convicted of any offence relating to dishonesty, drugs/alcohol, or violence/sexual offending?

If yes, please provide details confidentially

Health & wellbeing – Do you have any medical, physical, or mental health conditions that could affect your ability to assist in an emergency or in carrying out your volunteer role? (Yes/No. If yes, please provide details confidentially)

Additional information – Is there anything else you would like to share with us (either here or in person) that would help us support you in your role?