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Volunteer opportunities at Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows
Do you have some spare time to help visitors make the most of their trip to Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows? Find out about the volunteer roles available, what’s involved and how to apply to join our team.
Ways to volunteer at Houghton Mill
Milling volunteer (Mar-Oct)
Milling volunteers bring the milling process to life for visitors and don’t mind getting their hands a little floury. With some training you could also learn to operate the machinery and keep the historic mill working.
Volunteer tour guide (Mar-Oct)
Volunteer tour guides share their passion for history and communicate the long and exciting story of Houghton Mill to a wide range of visitors on guided tours.
Flour sales and visitor welcome volunteer (Mar-Oct)
Join a team of multitasking superstars in the mill to provide a warm welcome, sell our traditional stoneground flour and help visitors have an enjoyable day out.
Volunteer groundsperson
Help us with our outdoor conservation tasks such as maintaining paths, fences and shrubs, creating wildflower beds and keeping the visitor areas well presented and tidy.
Campsite visitor welcome volunteer
Throughout the camping season (March to October) guests from all over the country join us in tents, motorhomes, caravans and pods. Campsite visitor welcome volunteers help us to greet guests and make sure they have the best possible stay with us.
Why join us?
There are lots of reasons to join us; making the move to volunteer could be the best decision you ever make.
- Become part of a friendly and dedicated team
- Meet people from all walks of life and forge new friendships
- Utilise your existing skills and learn new ones
- Strengthen your CV and help to develop your career
- Enjoy the great outdoors
- Learn about the history of this special place.
Get in touch about volunteering at Houghton Mill
To find out more about volunteering at Houghton Mill, contact houghtonmill@nationaltrust.org.uk or call 01480 301494. Alternatively, you can search for ‘Houghton Mill’ on the National Trust volunteering website below to find opportunities and to apply.
Thank you
Thank you to all our volunteers who give their time to support the National Trust in many different roles.
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