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Wrest Park Garden Steward Volunteer

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With sweeping views, perfect parterres, tree-lined lakes and hidden corners Wrest Park is now one of our best-loved properties. We are looking for volunteers who enjoy gardens and want to share this passion by helping our visitors get the most out of their visit. We would like you to ensure that visitors and their pets enjoy the gardens in an appropriate and respectful manner. 

Where & When

  • Wrest Park, Silsoe, Bedfordshire MK45 4HR

  • Each session will last approximately 2.5 hours and we would ideally like you to be available for at least two sessions each month.

  • We have two recruitment open days coming up on Saturday 3 February (11.00am – 1.00pm) & Sunday 11 February (1.00 – 3.00pm). If you have any questions or would like to register your interest, please contact Sue Cochrane (Volunteer Manager) - Susan.Cochrane@english-heritage.org.uk

Who we're looking for

We are looking for confident and effective communicators who are team players and possess a positive attitude to engage with visitors to enhance their visit. This role requires people to remain on their feet and be outdoors for the duration of their volunteering shift.

You can find more information about this opportunity by downloading the role description.

 

 

Why volunteer with English Heritage

Volunteering is your opportunity to play a part in protecting and presenting some of the greatest places in England. Your support is extremely valuable to us and we want to make sure you have an enjoyable and rewarding volunteering experience. Find out more reasons to volunteer with English Heritage.

 

Ready to take the next step?

Complete our online form or you can download it and email it to us at volunteer.enquiries@english-heritage.org.uk.

If you’d like to post it, sent it to us at: Volunteer Team, English Heritage, The Engine House, Fire Fly Avenue, Swindon, SN2 2EH.