A place to meet new people and learn something new
My fellow volunteers are a very friendly, happy group. I seem to learn something new about the house and its contents almost every time I am there. Our visitors are interested and interesting. Quite a few often have knowledge of ceramics, furniture or art that far exceeds mine and are therefore a joy to talk to.
Leslie Owen
I joined the volunteers at Uppark when I retired 15 years ago as I have always been interested in history and the National Trust.
As a Room Guide I discovered an opportunity for learning more about the period c.1745-1900 and the objects displayed in the property. Meeting visitors is often a way of increasing learning as some will have specialist knowledge. I have discovered each room has an item of interest for even very young children, when this is pointed out to them. Then questions following can be challenging as well as engaging.