Grime’s Graves Tour Guide 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.
Following on from a National Lottery Heritage Funded project to transform Grime’s Grave visitor experience, we are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us share more of Grime’s Graves’ story with our growing visitors through guided tours of the site. You will be a crucial part of the new site team, helping us during busy periods to answer questions, lead groups, and assist in delivering our exciting new visitor journey.
Where & When
- Grime's Graves, Lynford, Thetford, Norfolk, IP26 5DE
- This is flexible role that will take place on weekends during school term time. During this period we are asking for approximately 1 day of volunteering a month
- During the school Holidays in May, July and August we are looking for more regular weekly volunteering, totalling around 16 hours a month.
Who we're looking for
This role is great for people with an enthusiasm for history and an ability to effectively communicate with people of all ages from all walks of life. No experience or qualifications in public talking or providing tours are necessary.
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.