Vacancies
Rural Museum Volunteer
Are you passionate about history, heritage, and sharing stories with others?
The Museum at Waterperry Gardens is looking for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers to join our team.
We are seeking people who can be flexible with their days, supporting the museum with welcoming visitors, answering questions, and helping us preserve and share the fascinating history of Waterperry.
What you’ll be doing (11am – 3pm):
• Greeting visitors and providing a warm, friendly welcome
• Assisting with general museum duties and visitor enquiries
• Helping maintain a tidy and inviting space for guests
• Supporting occasional events and activities within the museum
What we’re looking for:
• Enthusiastic and approachable individuals
• Good communication skills and a willingness to learn
• Flexibility to volunteer on different days as needed
• An interest in heritage, history, or museums (experience not essential – full guidance provided)
What we offer:
• Volunteering hours: 11am – 3pm
• A free lunch and drink allowance from the on-site café during your shift
• A welcoming team and the chance to meet new people
• The opportunity to be part of the cultural life at Waterperry Gardens
• A rewarding way to share your time and make a difference
If you’d like to be part of our team and contribute to keeping the history of Waterperry alive, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply or find out more, please contact: joy.waterperry@gmail.com
Teashop Staff
We are looking for people to join our team at the teashop.
We can offer flexible working, which could fit in with school hours. Enthusiasm is more important than experience. You must be over 16 and able to commit to working every other weekend.
Any possible candidates will be asked to work a trial shift.
To apply, email nwortley@waterperrygardens.co.uk. Ring the teashop on 01844 338087, or drop in to the teashop and ask to see Nicky.
Volunteer Garden Tour Guide
Calling all Horticultural Enthusiasts, we have an opening for a volunteer tour guide for our gardens. Are you a season ticket holder and want to get more involved in our gardens or simply have a passion for beautiful trees, shrubs, flowers and classical borders?
To find out more, please email office@waterperrygardens.co.uk
Event Market Stalls
If you are a local fine food producer or craft maker and would like to have a stall at one of our Christmas Markets or our Apple Weekend, just ring the office or email us on marketing@waterperrygardens.co.uk
