Volunteer opportunities

There are many jobs that need doing at the Town House. We are always interested to hear from people who want to help. 

email office@rth.org.uk if you would like to join in.

Local history research

Meet on last Thursday of each month at 2:00 pm

The research team meet under the guidance of Chris Nichols* to study the history of those who lived in our city in the past.

The team transcribe historical records, such as street directories and census returns, visit local archives, study old documents and research using online resources. The information they gather is made freely available through our websites and is used by our volunteers to make exhibitions, for storytelling and to deliver walks and talks about our city in the past.

* Chris taught History and Humanities in Brighton for over 30 years before taking early retirement. He has been an active volunteer at the Town House for 12 years. 

Events and exhibitions

Meet on first Thursday of the month at 11:00 am

The events and exhibitions team work under the guidance of our senior volunteers to organise public-facing events and exhibitions here at the Town House.

The team facilitate the hire of our spaces for exhibitions of contemporary art and photography, workshops, book launches and other events.

They also organise and present our own exhibitions and events, talks and walks based around our collections and research, together with fundraising events including readings, performances and recitals. 

Georgian sewing and costume

Meet weekly on Tuesdays, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

The sewing team meet to study costume and needlework from the 1790s through to the 1830s.

They are involved with workshops and tutorials, repairing existing costumes and making new items for our collection. These will be for exhibition, re-enactments and for visitors to try on and experience the styles of a bygone age.

Please note that this is not a 'teaching' group, but is for people who have experience of making garments.

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There are many other jobs that need doing at the Town House, including bookkeeping, cleaning and a host of other tasks. We are always interested to hear from people who want to help.

email office@rth.org.uk if you would like to join in.