We are currently seeking a volunteer to be our Shop Manager 2026.

The King Edward Mine Museum shop/reception is the first line of contact that our visitors have with the museum. The aim is for it to both encourage the visitors to tour the museum and also to spend some money in the shop before they leave. Takings from entrance fees, sales and donations are important for our charity.

All the staff are volunteers as well as the shop manager and guides. The shop acts as the reception area for the museum. The Shop Manager would have overall control of the shop and reception area; the following is a brief outline of what the job entails:

1) Current manager is on site 2 days per week. It is not necessary to be on site every day.

2) At the start of the season (April) – source, order and price stock. Re-order stock throughout the season as necessary.

3) Keep staff updated as to any changes in procedure e.g. till operation, pricing etc.

4) Banking and associated paperwork. Keep check on levels of change in till.

5) At end of season (October) stocktake and pack away stock. Close down shop for winter (closed) season. Produce final figures for monies and visitor numbers for report to Trustees committee.

This is an interesting place and friendly reception area, as our visitors come from a variety of background, and many are international. You would be made very welcome. Please email info@kingedwardmine.co.uk for details.

Volunteering at King Edward Mine

You can help at King Edward Mine

There is always something to be done as the mine is over 150 years old and comprises six Grade II* listed buildings along with the 22 acres estate.

We have a large number of volunteers at present, but we would be particularly interested if you would like to join us as our retail shop manager or as one of our regular guides. One day per week is a typical commitment.

Our guides come from a variety of backgrounds, and an interest in Cornish mining heritage is the best qualification.

We would be also interested to hear from anyone interested in maintenance of our equipment and models or estate management.

There are a number of other areas where we would welcome extra help such as education, health and safety, administration including data management and curatorial. We have thousands of items to catalogue and conserve, and these can be fascinating to any historian.

We would be very interested to hear from anyone interested in becoming a Trustee of the charity.

We would also welcome help in our reception. This is one of the key roles for King Edward Mine as our staff are the public face of our museum each season and interact with our visitors who come from all over the world.

If you would like to join us, please complete our volunteer form below

King Edward Mine Volunteer Form