Our House Experience Volunteers add the sparkle to any visit – giving everyone a
warm welcome, bringing stories from Avebury Manor to life and helping people get
the best out of their day.
Volunteering shifts are available throughout the week, taking place from 10:45am - 5pm in the summer and 4pm in the winter. Please do always feel welcome to contact us about adjusting shift times to meet public transport timetables or other commitments, we're always happy to help where we can!
There's also no minimum time commitment, and we have team members who support us in a variety of ways from weekly to monthly, during school holidays and on an ad hoc basis - we're very grateful for any time volunteers would like to give.
By getting involved you could:
• Welcome and inspire visitors from across the world, inviting them to explore Avebury Manor as a home and discover its stories.
• Spend time in our fabulous places that are packed with history.
• Develop your knowledge of Avebury Manor’s history and gain experience in welcoming visitors.
• Be part of a friendly and welcoming team of volunteers and staff.
What's involved?
• Taking an audience-led approach by responding to the different needs of visitors, including people with additional access needs.
• Offering space for visitors to explore at their own pace and learning more about Avebury Manor so you can share inspirational stories with those looking to find out more.
• There’ll be plenty of opportunities to do the little things that make a big difference, such as opening a door to a secret corridor or room.
• Responding to the changing needs of Avebury Manor – getting involved in supporting temporary exhibitions and permanent displays, leading tours, or supporting with seasonal programming and events.
• Supporting with health and safety and evacuation procedures if required.
• Being part of a team that may need to adapt and change in response to local needs and National Trust priorities.
• Ensuring the day-to-day presentation of the manor stays looking great, so visitors have the best experience
This role will suit you if you are:
• Full of enthusiasm and enjoy engaging and inspiring visitors of all ages.
• Someone who loves being around people – you’ll meet a lot each day!
• Interested in Avebury Manor – you don’t need to know all of the history, but as a House Experience Volunteer you’ll enjoy picking up lots of facts and figures.
All National Trust volunteers will be asked to:
• Respect and uphold the National Trust values whilst volunteering with us
• Complete training required of all NT volunteers and any role specific training
• Adhere to relevant policies and processes including safeguarding, health and safety, and equality and diversity