Join in

three volunteers in Victorian costume standing by the mill wheel at Houghton Mill © Phil O'Donoghue

Some of our fantastic volunteers all set for a Victorian milling day

© Phil O'Donoghue

Come and be part of the team

We're always looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join the team here at Houghton Mill. We have a wide variety of roles on offer.

Why not contact us about the possibilities? Email our operations manager, Phil O'Donoghue.

Meet some of our volunteers

Linda Newbold

Linda Newbold, the Community and Learning volunteer at Houghton Mill © Gilly Vose

Linda organizes fun and creative activities at the mill for learners of all ages.

Sandy Curr

volunteer weighing and bagging flour inside Houghton Mill © Phil O'Donoghue

Sandy is one of our volunteer millers and also helps to guide school groups visiting the mill.

We are looking for:

  • A child having a go milling grain using the quern stone © NTPL/A. Montgomery

    Events and education assistants

  • A shot of the interior of the water wheel at Houghton © S.Bellis

    Carpenters and joiners

  • Potto the cat, Houghton Mill's mascot, on the Cat and Rat trail © G.Vose

    Illustrators and graphic designers

  • Houghton Mill scones

    Tea-room assistants

  • Some of our second-hand books © Jonathan Sargant

    Bookshop attendants