Volunteer

The Hypatia Trust relies on the enthusiasm and commitment of our wonderful volunteers. Our volunteers are passionate about women’s stories and histories, and enjoy selling books, learning about archives and collections, and working with arts and cultural events. All volunteers enjoy a discount in our Bookshop and on tickets to Hypatia events, as well as other opportunities to get involved in all of our programmes, operations, and gatherings. 

We currently have roles available in the Bookshop, Archive, and at our events, supporting our programmes, and assisting with communications and publicity.

Interested?

Do you have a passion for Women’s history and art?

You might be a fit as a volunteer with our Women in Cornwall or Cornwall Artists Index projects.

Women in Cornwall is an archive documenting the lives and achievements of women in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Women have made significant contributions to this region and we aim to foreground their stories, moving women from the margins of history to the centre. A new function of the archive allows anyone to suggest an entry to our growing archive of over 600 remarkable women.

Cornwall Artist Index preserves and make accessible the invaluable history of the art and artists of Cornwall. The Cornwall Artists Index seeks to celebrate and promote this rich artistic heritage.

Join our volunteer team to guide contributions and other additions onto the site. No editorial experience necessary, just passion and enthusiasm for these unique regional initiatives.

Click here and find out more about volunteering for Women in Cornwall