Volunteer Taster Sessions

Name: Volunteer Taster Sessions
Start: 2023-12-02T10:30:00
End: 2023-12-02T11:30:00
Location: Peckover House and Garden

Have you ever thought about volunteering at Peckover House & Garden? Our garden team and our house & collections team are hosting a series of taster sessions this autumn.

Booking essential
Free event

The Peckover team are holding a series of taster sessions for people who are interested in joining us as a volunteer.

Do you have an interest in gardening, spending more time outside in the fresh air, and looking after an historic garden? If this sounds like you, our lead Gardener Louise would like to invite you to join a garden volunteer taster session at Peckover to meet the team, participate in a few practical tasks and have a cup of tea or coffee and an informal chat.

If outdoors isn’t really for you, perhaps you would like to be part of a team that cares for our beautiful house and historic collection? Our conservation volunteers help look after, check, and document our wonderful collection, as well as playing an important part in maintaining our presentation standards. Our Collections and House Officer Deb Gunnill would like to invite you to a taster session to come along and meet the house team. You will get the chance to join in with some of our regular tasks and see what it is like working behind the scenes. You’ll also be able to ask questions about what the role entails too.

Please be aware that garden and house sessions are on set days and times as listed below, so please do make sure you book the right one.

Garden sessions: Wednesday 15 November 11:00-12:30 Tuesday 28 November 11:00-12:30.

House sessions: Wednesday 15 November 1300 – 1400 Tuesday 28 November 10.30 - 11.30 Tuesday 28 November 1300 – 1400 Saturday 2 December 10.30 - 11.

Times

Booking details: Call 0344 249 1895 Free admission to site. 4 spaces per session. Each individual requires a ticket.
Suitability: Not suitable for children
Meeting point: Please meet at the front of the house 10 minutes before the session is due to start. Volunteer team leaders will meet you & take you to the session location, either in the garden or in the house.
Accessibility: There is good access through the front gate and into inner courtyard. There are several steps to get into the house and staircases to basement and upper floors. Please visit the Peckover website for our full access guide. If you have any concerns or would like further information, please don’t hesitate in contacting us via email or phone. peckover@nationaltrust.org.uk 01945 583463
Other: What to bring and/or wear: Garden sessions: Wednesday 15 November 11:00-12:30 Tuesday 28 November 11:00-12:30. Please wear clothes and sturdy shoes suitable for working outdoors in any weather. Peckover will supply any tools and gloves you may need for the activities. House sessions: Wednesday 15 November 1300 – 1400 Tuesday 28 November 10.30 - 11.30 Tuesday 28 November 1300 – 1400 Saturday 2 December 10.30 - 11. The house can be a little chilly in the colder months, so layers are advised. Any practical involvement will involve low level physical activity and equipment will be provided.