Volunteer Recruitment Day
Could you spare a little time to help bring Ormesby Hall to life? Join us between 10.30am and 1.30pm to discover the many rewarding volunteering opportunities available and find out how you can become part of our friendly team.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Whether you enjoy meeting people, sharing stories, working outdoors, caring for heritage, or supporting events, there's a role to suit a wide range of interests. Opportunities include welcoming visitors, sharing the hall's fascinating history, helping with events, supporting our popular model railway displays, working in the gardens and estate, assisting with collections, volunteering in the bookshop, and much more.
Come along for an informal chat with our current volunteers and staff, hear about their experiences, ask questions, and take a look around the hall. Whether you're looking to learn new skills, meet new people, give something back, or simply try something different, we'd love to meet you.
No booking required and free entry to attend the volunteer recruitment event.
Times
The basics
- Booking number
Call 01642 328904
- Accessibility
Please note the first floor of the house is accessible by stairs only.
- Meeting point
Please meet the volunteering team in the entrance hall of the house.
Upcoming events
Heritage Open Days (FREE ENTRY)
Discover Ormesby Hall for free as part of Heritage Open Days 2026 - England’s largest festival of history and culture.
Secrets of the Collection: Art
This year Ormesby Hall celebrates the Pennyman family’s artistic legacy through an arts collections focused exhibition
Northern School of Art student exhibition
This year Ormesby Hall celebrates the Pennyman family’s artistic legacy through an exciting collaboration with The Northern School of Art A-level students.
Conservation in Action
You're invited to come along to find out more about how the collections team at Ormesby Hall look after the house and collections.