Become a volunteer
The National Trust depends on volunteers who give the gift of their time to help improve and maintain many properties nationwide, and help visitors to safely enjoy them. Volunteers come from many walks of life and a variety of age ranges. They work either directly for a property or belong to one of the network of self-funded and organised National Trust Volunteer Groups. What they have in common is an affinity with the aims of the Trust and a desire to give their time to do something positive to improve the local and national environment.
Are you interested in the countryside and feel you would like to make a contribution by helping to care for and improve the environment? Or are you interested in military and social history and would like to help research or record memories?
If so, there are many opportunities for you to get involved at Orford Ness NNR, a site of international historical and nature conservation importance open to public access. The work is varied, important and always appreciated. Listed below are just a few examples of what you could get involved with
- Wardening – help with all aspects of customer care relating to public access to and around the site or become involved with important practical conservation work and site maintenance. Wildlife surveys to management of grazing cattle, painting to building and road repairs. Find out more about wardening.
- Archive and historical research – to increase our knowledge of the history and past uses of the site.
- Audio/oral archive recording - of people who worked on the Ness during its time as a Top Secret military test site.
- Leading guided walks, running events or giving talks – why not join the team of staff and volunteers carrying out these events.
- Helping with educational groups – from schools through universities to adult learning, we need help with all areas.
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Long-term volunteering opportunities,
Time on your hands? Thinking of a career change? Just keen to help?
We can offer opportunities for people to gain work experience as part of coursework, to further career prospects or just to take part in the management of a large coastal nature reserve. In return for a commitment to work for at least a six month period (shorter times may be considered) a package can be offered including basic accommodation, protective clothing and any relevant training.
To find out more visit the volunteering pages on the main National Trust website.
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Working Holidays
Each year the National Trust provides nearly 400 Working Holidays at over 60 locations throughout England and Wales.
Here at Orford Ness NNR, two Wildtrack holidays take place each year. One, usually in June or July, and one in August/September. In June and August 2004 participants will undertake some basic training to enable them to carry out various wildlife surveys later in the week.
For more information or a brochure visit the Working Holidays pages or email: working.holidays@nationaltrust.org.uk
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