GET INVOLVED

Help support the Museum by becoming a Friend of the Museum or a Volunteer

Friends of the Museum

When you become a Friend of the Museum you are supporting us in the protection and preservation of our collection.

Being a friend will also help us to provide accessibility to our collection for the wider community, now and into the future.

Your support as a Friend, also assistes us to provide a research and education service.

Membership Benefits

If you would like to become a Friend by way of membership or as a sponsor, fill out the form below or pop in to the museum.

Free admission

Invitation to exhibition previews and after hours member events

Invitation to curatorial talks and behind the scenes tours

Discounts for selected Museum events

Quarterly email newsletters - four a year.

Annual membership event

Giving Options

Friends of the Museum Membership

Free admission
Invitations to exhibition previews, after hours member events, curatorial talks and behind the scenes tours
Discounts for selected Museum events
Quarterly email newsletters
Annual membership event

Friends & Whānau add-on

Include up to three Friends & Whānau add-ons to your membership – adults/students aged 15 and over.
Friends & Whānau add-ons are valid in conjunction with your annual membership and are noted on your card.

Friends of the Museum Sponsorship

Includes all friends of the Museum benefits.
plus your logo and/or name placed on our website sponsorship board.

Gold also receives:
Two complimentary Friends and Whanau add-ons
One free guided highlights tur of the museum for up to 10 people.

Silver also receives:
Two complimentary Friends and Whanau add-ons

Membership & Sponsorship Form

If you are wanting to become a Friend by way of membership or as a sponsor, fill out this form or pop in to the museum

This membership is for 1 calendar year 1st Jan - 31st Dec. It is for adults and children aged 15 and over. Children are free
Friends and Whanau add-ons are valid in conjunction with your annual membership and are noted on your card. This add-on does not provide Friends and Whanau with access to discounts and they do not receive member emails and updates.
The sponsorship is for 1 calendar year 1st Jan - 31st Dec. It is for adults and children aged 15 and over. Children are free
Bank Account Details: Mercury Bay Museum 03 1578 0074510 00 Reference: name & friends of the museum

Become a Volunteer

If you would like to volunteer to be part of the front-of-house team welcoming visitors to the museum, read our volunteer programme fact sheet below then contact us or download our form.
VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORM

Can anyone volunteer?

Yes, anyone over the age of 16 can volunteer in the Museum.

What skills will I need to become a volunteer?

You won’t need any specific skills to become a volunteer. However, customer service, cataloging/archiving, previous museum experience, a love of history and passion for all things museum will help you out.

How much time will I have to give?

As much time as you can. However, we do ask for a minimum of 3 hours per week.

What tasks will I be asked to do?

We have several tasks available for our volunteers and you will be asked to do a task that best fits your interests. Here are the following roles we have available (job descriptions are also available):
 Front of House – incl. Housekeeping duties
 Collection Assistant

What training will I receive?

We will provide all the training that you will require. You will receive an induction session so you feel familiar with the Museum.

Will I have to wear a uniform?

No – we do not currently have a uniform. However we do ask that you dress tidily and appropriate for the task you are completing on the day.

Will I have to sign a contract?

Yes – we have a volunteer agreement that we will ask you to sign.