
Volunteer with us
Search for live volunteering opportunities, or register your interest with The Firs.
This special place exists because of the enthusiasm and hard work of our volunteers. You don’t need to be an Elgar expert to thrive here. Find out about the different ways you could get involved at The Firs as a volunteer, and how to get in touch.
There are a wide range of volunteering opportunities at The Firs. They include:
We are currently recruiting for volunteers at The Firs, to find out what roles we have available click this link and search for Worcester
The National Trust would not survive without its volunteers. We need people who can:
You may volunteer with the National Trust because of a love of special places, or because you support our values and behaviours. But there are all sorts of other reasons:
We want to help our volunteers to reach their full potential. You will work closely with, and be supported by, staff and other volunteers to achieve this. We’ll give you all thee training you need when necessary. All we ask is a regular commitment from you (ideally a day a week but could be more or less) and a willingness to uphold our values.
Call us on 01905 333 330 for an initial chat about how you can become part of this fantastic team, or email firsvolunteering@nationaltrust.org.uk. You can also apply online by following the link at the bottom of this page.
Join in at a National Trust Centre; social groups of National Trust members that promote the work of its local National Trust places with lots of events to raise money and enjoy good company.
Local centres include Worcester and Malvern and Cheltenham and Gloucester.
Search for live volunteering opportunities, or register your interest with The Firs.
The small family home which nurtured the creative genius of Sir Edward Elgar. Visit the cottage where he was born and learn more about his life and work in the visitor centre.
Explore the cottage garden at The Firs, birthplace of Sir Edward Elgar. Discover seasonal borders, the Sound Garden, and sit beside Elgar’s statue as you take in views of the Malverns.
Find a selection of hot drinks including filter coffee and a range of teas as well as snacks including crisps, flapjacks and biscuits in our refreshment area. It's a place to relax with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating.
Discover more about Sir Edward Elgar, his early days at The Firs, the cottage where he was born, and his life, loves and accolades in the years that followed.
Despite being a prolific composer Elgar found much time to indulge his variety of hobbies. Find out more about his favourite football team, his terrible luck at horse racing, and his chosen companions in later life.
Discover more about the Elgar and genius therapy project, working with 200 people in diverse community and education settings to make Elgar’s music relevant for a wider audience.
See how we care for our collection of objects from Elgar’s past, including the composer’s own piano.
Discover more about Elgar’s childhood garden and the work we do here.