Visit Us
What's On
Book Tickets
Learning
Account
Basket
Latst News and Blog
Interview with a volunteer - Paula
16/04/2025
‘I love giving back to the community and seeing participants being creative and happy whilst doing their session’.
Why did you want to start volunteering, and why the National Justice Museum?
I have been volunteering at the Museum since the autumn of 2024. I am a decorative artist and textile designer, and as part of my creative development, I feel it is important to support art projects in my local area. The National Justice Museum has both a historic value in Nottingham and engages its visitors with immersive learning experiences around the topic of justice and with new and upcoming artists. Supporting the art projects occurring in this place is an honour.
What do you do as a volunteer?
As a Creative Workshops volunteer, I support the ‘Make It Yours’ creative workshops. I assist the Creative Engagement Curator and the artist with delivering the logistics of the session. I welcome participants, ensuring that everything is set up. I also do ad-hoc tasks throughout the session and help clear up at the end.
‘Make It Yours’ are our free creative workshops, led by artists, makers and writers, all influenced by our unique museum. To book upcoming workshops, please go to our website: What's on | National Justice Museum
What is your favourite thing about your volunteering?
I have volunteered for many years in many different capacities. Aligning my volunteer work with my artistic skills is helping me learn about new artists and develop my knowledge. I also love giving back to the community and seeing participants being creative and happy whilst doing their session. It ignites my passion for art as you can see that transformative power in others and yourself.
What is your favourite object or exhibition at the Museum?
My favourite thing is the current photography exhibition ‘Picture This: Hope’, made by the public and artists. This was an equitable project and very inclusive, and a great way to share everyone’s lenses.
For more information about our current exhibitions, please go to our website: What's on | National Justice Museum
To find out more about volunteering at the National Justice Museum, please visit here.
OTHER NEWS
National Justice Museum and City of Caves recognised in the top 10% of attractions around the world
Find us on the Robin Hood Adventure Trail this summer
Enjoy a summer of discovery at the National Justice Museum
Discover a year of family entertainment and fascinating history at the National Justice Museum with our new Annual Pass!
Everyone is welcome at the National Justice Museum
Interview with a volunteer - Paula
Asking For It, an award-winning exhibition challenging the culture of victim-blaming, opens at the National Justice Museum
National Justice Museum announce recipient of £1000 photography Creative Residency Prize
UK-first bronze sculpture makes history in Nottingham’s Broad Marsh Green Heart
The History of Borstals in England - Part 6 - Medical Care
UK-first bronze sculpture for Nottingham’s Broad Marsh Green Heart confirmed for early 2025
The History of Borstals in England - Part 5 - Education and Routine
The History of Borstals in England - Part 4 - Health
The History of Borstals in England - Part 3 - Food
Picture This: Hope - Blog by last year's residency winner, Francesca Hummler
The History of Borstals in England - Part 2 - Farming and Agriculture
The History of Borstals in England - Part 1 - Timeline
Find us on the Robin Hood Adventure Trail this summer
National Justice Museum announces judges for Picture This: Hope photography competition
National Justice Museum, Nottingham, appoints four new trustees to its board
National Justice Museum and City of Caves Win Tripadvisor® Travellers’ Choice® Award 2024
National Justice Museum celebrates the life of its patron Lord Judge
National Justice Museum and City of Caves Recognized as Tripadvisor® 2023 Travellers’ Choice® Award Winners
An iconic piece of LGBTQ+ history returns to public display at the National Justice Museum
National Justice Museum is awarded a £249,996 grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund
Immersive, site-specific performances come to the National Justice Museum for one day only
National Justice Museum's Open Court podcast back for a second season
Family devastation brought closer to home in knife crime prevention workshops
National Justice Museum announce recipient of £1000 photography award
National Justice Museum recognised as one of England’s outstanding cultural organisations through Arts Council England’s National Portfolio
National Justice Museum’s new open-call photography exhibition, Freedom, to open in November
The National Justice Museum explores untold stories of Black presence
National Justice Museum opens call out for object donations from Black Legal Professionals
National Justice Museum announces judges for Freedom photography competition
National Justice Museum Wins 2022 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award
Rolls Building Art and Education Trust & The Technology and Construction Court Art Competition
National Justice Museum opens submissions for photography exhibition with a £1,000 prize at stake
National Justice Museum to receive £362,900 in fund which helps safeguard nation's cultural heritage
The National Justice Museum publishes Letters of Constraint
National Justice Museum wins Best Museums Change Lives Project at Museums Change Lives Awards 2021
Welcome back S.H.E.D!
‘Freed Soul’ letters
Justice week 2021
Ghost stories with Claire
Autism and me
Staying proud
Ultimate travel list
The ‘Bloody Code’?
