Art and Heritage
ART AND CRAFTS WITH CHILDREN
If you are available between 3.30pm and 4.30 pm on weekdays you could help with art and craft activities at an after school club. These take place in most primary and junior schools and we can find a placement to suit your needs. We sometimes have these available on weekends and during school holidays.
LOCAL DRAMA GROUPS
We can put you in touch with groups such as Amateur Operatic, Variety Companies and local theatres who need help with backstage activities as well as opportunities to get involved in local productions.
LOCAL BANDS
V’s can count hours for participating in musical activities such as Brass and Silver Bands, College Bands and Music Groups. If you don’t already belong to these then we can point you in the right direction to join.
EXPLORING DANCE WORKSHOPS
These are dance workshops and courses for adults and young people with learning disabilities. They introduce students with little or not experience to the creative possibilities of dance and movement. Volunteers are needed to provide general assistance.
FOOTBALL COACHES AND TRAINING
We often need volunteers to help with under 14’s football teams. You don’t have to be a trained coach as we can provide training.
HELP AT SWIMMING CLUBS
IF your passion is swimming then we can often find placements where you can help at local swimming clubs.
MILL STEWARDS AT FOUNTAINS ABBEY
Welcome visitors to the monastic water mill. Help them to discover and enjoy various artefacts displayed and the many ‘hands on’ activities such as the model corn mill. You will ensure a smooth flow of visitors through the building as well as answering their questions.
ST MARY’S CHURCH INFORMATION STEWARDS
Help visitors to enjoy and explore this richly decorated interior of this Victorian church at Studley Royal. Learn more about William Burgess and the exceptional stained glass.
WENSLEYDALE RAILWAY
We are looking for volunteers to help. Sessions are approximately 4 hours in length and training will be given. It may be a requirement to join as members before becoming volunteers.
THE NATIONAL TRUST �
Join our friendly team of volunteers at the following beautiful National Trust properties: Ormesby Hall, Fountains Abbey, Rievaulx temples, Cleveland & Yorkshire Coast, Nunnington Hall, Beningborough Hall, Brimham Rocks, You can volunteer for as little as one day per month or for as much of your spare time as you wish. Training can be provided and travel expenses reimbursed. We are seeking Room Stewards, Wardens, Gardeners, School Guides, Office Volunteers and other specialist volunteers. We can also offer you fun activities such as being involved in art activities, dressing up in costume to show visitors what life was like in bygone times
LEARNING VOLUNTEERS AT FOUNTAINS ABBEY
Learning is an important aspect of the Trust’s work. Our Learning Officer is supported by a team of volunteers who help with activities and projects for schools. In particular we are looking for volunteers to help guide school parties on the estate, assist with costumed role play exercises and support in the delivery of art workshops.
FUNCTIONS AND EVENTS STEWARDS
Assist with daytime and evening functions on the Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Estate throughout the year. This includes helping at weddings and private or corporate functions, theatre productions and floodlighting evenings on the estate.
If you don’t see what you are looking for on t his information sheet then please contact us as we can usually find other opportunities to match your needs
We try to ensure that these volunteering opportunities are still available; however we cannot guarantee that positions will not have been filled or circumstances changed.