Volunteer at Epping Tower Interactive Museum (Tallinn Old Town)

Location: Tallinn

Target group: Private

Online or on-site: Onsite

Suitable for children

MTÜ Elav Ajalugu is looking for volunteers to help welcome visitors to Epping Museum, located in the heart of Tallinn’s Old Town.

Tasks include selling tickets at the reception, guiding visitors, and assisting with hands-on activities such as wearing medieval chainmail (20 kg), trying a medieval crossbow, and minting coins.

The museum is not very busy, so during quieter periods, you may read, study, or enjoy tea/coffee.

What skills/resources are expected from the voulunteers?

  • Good Estonian and English skills (most visitors are international tourists)

  • Other languages (e.g. German, French) are a bonus

  • Good communication skills and polite interaction with visitors

  • Ability to lift up to 20 kg when assisting with chainmail demonstrations

What volunteering offers?

  • The chance to meet people from all over the world

  • Language practice in English and possibly other languages

  • Experience with medieval history in an interactive museum

  • A calm and friendly working environment in the heart of Tallinn

What does the organization offer?

  • A friendly team and guidance at the start

  • All necessary work equipment

  • Tea and coffee during the day

  • Quiet moments to read or study

  • Although this is a volunteer role, we are happy to offer a small monetary token of appreciation for your time and effort