All volunteers to the Ripon Museums have the following responsibilities:
- To familiarise themselves with the introductory pack.
- To ensure they know who to approach for information/advice/support needed to perform their duties within the specific area of volunteering.
- Develop the background knowledge necessary to carry out their duties within their area of responsibility.
- To attend meetings organised within that area.
- To support the Museum Trust in all aspects by promoting events and by assisting in fundraising.

Education Team member:
- Adhere to guidelines for general volunteer role
- Be prepared to participate in educational visits, in costume as appropriate and performaing allocated tasks.
- Assist in development of educational literature and activities as appropriate.
- Participate in discussions/evaluations of educational visits.
- Attend meetings organised for education team.
- Mentor new members