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Working for the Weald & Downland Living Museum

We are an award winning, internationally recognised Living Museum with 50 historic buildings and gardens over a 40-acre site situated within the South Downs National Park.

Extraordinary buildings, fascinating artefacts, glorious surroundings and friendly, dedicated people – the Weald & Downland Living Museum is a unique and incredibly rewarding place to work.

Here at the Weald & Downland Living Museum we value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds.

There are currently no Staff vacancies

Volunteering Vacancies

Volunteer Role: Grounds Improvement Lead

We are looking for a motivated and hands-on volunteer to lead our Grounds Improvements Plan. This role will involve coordinating and leading a group of volunteers on a weekly basis to deliver practical improvements and enhancements across the grounds. The focus is on improving the overall appearance and usability of the site, helping to create a welcoming and well-cared-for environment for the community.

The role will focus on building and supporting a new team of volunteers who may have weekday commitments, with regular sessions taking place on Saturday mornings (10:00am–1:00pm). The aim is to establish a consistent weekend team to deliver projects on a weekly basis.

Activities will include:

• Leading weekly volunteer sessions
• Organising and guiding tasks such as weeding and path clearance
• Identifying opportunities for site improvements and enhancements
• Supporting volunteers to work safely and effectively

This role is focused on improvement work rather than routine maintenance. It will not include general maintenance tasks or work within the historic gardens. We are looking for someone who:
Enjoys working outdoors

• Is confident leading and motivating small groups
• Has a practical, proactive approach
• Is passionate about improving community spaces

This is a great opportunity to make a visible difference to the grounds while bringing people together through volunteering.

Volunteer Role: Grounds Improvement Volunteer

We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our Grounds Improvement Team and help deliver practical projects to enhance the parkland site.

As part of a friendly and hands-on team, you will support weekly improvement sessions focused on making the grounds more welcoming and enjoyable for everyone.

Sessions take place on Saturday mornings (10:00am–1:00pm), creating an opportunity for those with weekday commitments to get involved and contribute regularly.

Activities may include:

• Weeding and clearing overgrown areas
• Path clearance and light landscaping tasks
• Supporting small improvement and enhancement projects
• Helping improve the overall appearance of different areas of the site

This role focuses on improvement work rather than routine maintenance and does not include work within the historic gardens. We are looking for people who:

• Enjoy being outdoors and getting involved in practical tasks
• Are happy to work as part of a team
• Can commit to attending sessions regularly where possible
• Have a positive and proactive attitude

No previous experience is required—just a willingness to get involved and make a difference.

This is a great opportunity to meet others, learn new skills, and play a direct role in improving the grounds for the wider community.

If you are interested in one of these volunteering roles, please contact volunteering@wealddown.co.uk for more information.