Dr Johnson’s House is a charming Georgian townhouse, nestled amongst a maze of courts and alleys in the historic City of London. Samuel Johnson, writer and wit, lived here in the mid-18th century, and compiled his great Dictionary of the English Language in the Garret. Today, the House is open to the public from Tuesday to Saturday, with collections relating to Johnson, restored interiors, and a research library.

 

Office Volunteer

 

Our Office Volunteers play a vital role in assisting the Operations and Collections Manager with office duties at the House. The support you will give us as a volunteer is of huge benefit to the Museum, and in turn we aim to make sure that you enjoy a valuable and memorable experience.

 

Activities

 

To assist with office duties for a morning or afternoon, once a week on either Tuesdays, Thursdays or Fridays from 11am - 1pm or 2pm – 4pm

 

• Collating visitor surveys, filing and photocopying

• Processing data using Microsoft Excel

 

If you would like to gain experience in working in an office, then we would love to hear from you!

 

If you are interested in this role, please contact us by email or by telephone: 020 7353 3745. Please include the details of two referees, both of whom will be contacted before the placement can start.