Easter Event Volunteering 2026 Ulster Folk Museum, Cultra
National Museums Northern IrelandAbout the opportunity
With Easter just around the corner and the promise, we hope, of brighter warmer days, we are looking for volunteers to help us celebrate Easter from a bygone age.
Easter takes place this year on Sunday 5th, Monday 6th and Tuesday 7th April and we warmly invite you to join us. With Spring in the air and a spring in our step, we invite you to welcome visitors to celebrate Easter at the Ulster Folk Museum with fun for all the family!
Whether visitors are wearing their Sunday best and Easter bonnets for a traditional Easter stroll, or taking a more casual approach to the celebrations, they can discover the origins of the Easter egg, try their hand at themed crafts, and meet talented makers demonstrating heritage skills, including Easter card making in the Print Shop. They can also get involved with traditional games, sample tasty food, and enjoy live music.
On Easter Monday (6th April) visitors can participate in traditional Easter Monday egg rolling on the Bleach Green, find out more about the cake dance, and enjoy pipe band performances throughout the day.
Tasks and responsibilities
- Meeting and Greeting: Welcome visitors with a warm smile and assist with initial queries. Set the tone for a fantastic day of exploration.
- Providing Directions and Orientation: Guide visitors in navigating the museum's facilities. Help them find specific activities, workshops, and immersive experiences.
- Craft Station: Inspire creativity at our craft station. Guide participants in making vibrant Easter bonnets and charming decorations. Help families and children create treasured keepsakes.
- Food Sampling: Offer delicious Easter-themed treats to visitors. Help deliver a delightful food experience with tempting sweets and savoury delights.
- Egg Rolling (Easter Monday only): Guide participants in the tradition of rolling eggs down grassy slopes. Foster friendly competition and laughter-filled moments.
- Gathering Feedback from Visitors: Engage with visitors to collect their feedback on the event. Ensure their experiences and suggestions are recorded for future improvements.
- Supporting the Storyteller with queue management and chatting with visitors keeping them informed and entertained.
- *We will be operating a rota system for this event so you will be allocated a variety of roles throughout your shift. If there are any roles you’d rather not do, then please let us know in advance and we will do our best to accommodate* **Shifts are split into half Days. If you would like to do the whole day (with a lunch break in between!) just sign up to both**