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Grime’s Graves Handling Collection Volunteer

Grime’s Graves is the only Neolithic flint mine open to visitors in Britain. This grassy lunar landscape of over 400 pits is of national significance, not just for its rare archaeology, but because it is set amid the distinctive Breckland Heath landscape, a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a habitat for rare plants and fauna.

As part of our ongoing work in community engagement we have created a brand-new Handling Collection of recreated artefacts to help tell the story of Grimes Graves and the lives of Neolithic and Bronze Age peoples that lived and worked there. We are looking to recruit a small team of enthusiastic Handling Collection Volunteers to help us share more of Grime’s Graves’ story with our local community through these objects.

Where & When

  • Grime's Graves, Lynford, Thetford, Norfolk, IP26 5DE

  • This is a flexible role, and the length of each activity will differ depending upon what element of this role you become involved with. We will be happy to discuss availability with you one-on-one to find an approach to volunteering which works for us all

  • We are looking for volunteers to help us approximately 1- 2 days a month (between 4 – 16 hours a month).

Who we're looking for

We are looking for people who are passionate about our charitable work and have an imaginative, approachable way of interacting with people. You will enjoy chatting with people of all ages and backgrounds and be able to adapt your communication style to suit your audience. You will be happy working independently off-site, and excited to be part of our wider volunteering team.  

This role will involve working out in the community across rural areas so you will need to be able to travel to these areas.

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.