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Volunteering at Quarry Bank

Green Recovery Challenge Fund - volunteers working on a path
Green Recovery Challenge Fund - volunteers working on a path | © National Trust Images/David Watson

Volunteering at Quarry Bank brings with it the opportunity to connect with a local community while learning and sharing new skills in beautiful surroundings.

Volunteer roles at Quarry Bank

Quarry Bank would not be the special place it is without the energy and dedication of its volunteers.

Volunteer roles at Quarry Bank are varied:  from visitor welcome roles, driving the accessible shuttle buggy, presenting tours, helping with programmed events, or behind the scenes roles that help to conserve and care for Quarry Bank's archive and green spaces.

Latest volunteering opportunities 

 

Concealed under the long sloping roof of this medieval building is a fully restored, working corn mill.

Nether Alderley Mill - Guide

Our Nether Alderley Mill guides provide a warm welcome, making sure our visitors get the most from their time with us. The mill is open from May to September on Thursdays and alternate Saturdays.

To find out more and to apply for the role click here

Nether Alderley Mill - Miller

Millers provide a friendly welcome interpret and demonstrate the water wheels and milling process live for visitors in our medieval mill. They play a valuable role in safeguarding our collections. Open from May to September on Thursdays and Saturdays.

To find out more and to apply for the role click here 

 

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 Quarry Bank

We’d love to hear from you if you’re keen to lend us a hand. Find out more about volunteering on the National Trust volunteering website and search 'Wilmslow’ to find opportunities and apply.

Due to the number of enquiries about volunteering we receive, unfortunately we may not be able to reply if you apply for a volunteering role that we don’t have vacancies for.

 

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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