Get Involved
Volunteers are an integral part of our team. We look for volunteers who have a positive attitude and are enthusiastic about making David Parr House a warm, welcoming, and informative experience for all.
Volunteering opportunities include:
Front-of-house assistant
House guide
Shop assistant
Collections assistant
Garden assistant
How do I apply?
Registrations are currently closed.
We recruit new volunteers twice a year, in March and September. Please check back at these times to register your interest via on online form.
We accept new volunteers subject to capacity, so please feel encouraged to register again if you are not accepted at first.
What is expected of a volunteer?
complete a programme of six weekly induction sessions, which prepares volunteers for various roles including guiding the public through the house, assisting guests in the shop, and at talks and workshops.
offer your time at least twice month in their roles of interest.
be keen to learn new skills.
be positive and respectful the public as well as the wider David Parr House community.
be enthusiastic about making David Parr House accessible and welcoming.
Are there any volunteer benefits?
10% volunteer discount in the David Parr House shop.
Regular volunteer-run social events, to meet with the wider David Parr House community.
Regular volunteer outings to cultural organisations of interest. Previous visits include the Henry Moore Institute and Gardens.
Monthly check-ins with Visitor Experience and House Manager to stay up-to-date with upcoming programming.
Volunteering at David Parr House is an excellent way to learn new skills in a heritage environment.
How do I find out more?
If you would like to discuss our volunteering opportunities further, please reach out to our Visitor Experience and House Manager, Bob (bob@davidparrhouse.org).