Volunteer Open Days

Join our friendly team of volunteers! Engage with visitors from all over the world, meet new people, discover local history, and bring to life the story and legacy of John and Charles Wesley.

Interested in volunteering with us? We are looking for friendly and engaged people to join our dedicated team.

Whether you want to meet new people, develop new skills and knowledge, or just be a part of a welcoming and supportive community, help us put smiles on people’s faces and contribute to a very special story.

Find out more about how you could get involved at the Volunteer Open Days – come along to an introductory talk and free tour of the museum on Friday 28th February at 2pm and Saturday 1st March at 11am.

There are lots of roles available, from welcoming to events stewarding, helping with schools, maintenance, in the library, in the gift shop or in the café.

Sign up today or drop in any time to learn more about volunteering at the world’s oldest Methodist building.

John Wesley's New Room

John Wesley’s New Room is a heritage site in the heart of Bristol. It houses a museum, library, café, events and hire space. It is home to the original 18th century chapel that started the Methodist movement.

It also houses an award-winning Café and a vast reference Library. John Wesley’s New Room hosts a range of art, music and family events and is also available to hire.

Explore the Museum of John & Charles Wesley’s life and work in Bristol.

John Wesley’s New Room is the oldest Methodist building in the world, located right in the heart of Bristol city centre. Founded in 1739 by John Wesley, the New Room became the cradle of the worldwide Methodist movement.

This is the place that completes the story of Bristol. This is the Room that changed the World.

It is a place where everyone is welcome to explore, step back, take time, reconnect and recharge.

Learn more