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Keywords

Flexible Heritage History Trustee Position

Description

🪖Volunteer at Capel Battery WWII Heritage Museum
Be part of history – help us preserve it!
Do you have a few hours to spare? Join our team of volunteers at the Capel Battery
WWII Heritage Museum in Capel-le-Ferne and help us keep this incredible piece of
history alive.
Opportunities include:
 🔧Helping restore historic buildings, vehicles and artefacts
 🧹Site maintenance & gardening
 🕰 Supporting guided tours and welcoming visitors
 🎖 Working with veterans, cadets, and schools to share our story
 📚Museum collections, research & documentation
Why volunteer?
✔ Gain new skills
✔ Meet like-minded people
✔ Be part of a living WWII heritage project
✔ Make a difference for future generations
📍Capel Battery WWII Heritage Museum, Capel-le-Ferne
📅Flexible volunteer opportunities – weekdays & weekends
📩Email: info@capelbattery.com | 🌐www.capelbattery.com
Join us and help bring history to life

What rewards come with volunteering, and how does it create meaningful change?

🌟 The Rewards of Volunteering

Volunteering offers much more than simply giving your time — it’s a chance to grow, connect, and contribute to something lasting. Some of the main rewards include:

1. Personal Fulfilment

There’s a deep sense of pride in helping preserve local heritage, knowing your actions protect stories, artefacts, and memories for future generations.

2. Learning and Skill Development

Volunteers gain hands-on experience — from restoration and conservation to guiding visitors, event planning, or research — all valuable, transferable skills.

3. New Friendships and Community

Working alongside others who share your passion for history or heritage builds strong friendships and a real sense of belonging.

4. Wellbeing and Purpose

Studies show volunteering improves mental health and happiness by giving a sense of purpose and connection.

5. Recognition and Experience

Volunteers can gain references, certificates, or training that enhances career or education opportunities — particularly for students, veterans, and retirees.

⚙️ How Volunteering Creates Meaningful Change

Every volunteer plays a direct role in making a visible, lasting difference:

• Preserving History: Helping restore historic buildings, vehicles, and artefacts keeps the story of the site and those who served alive.
• Educating the Public: Guiding visitors and schools helps others understand the importance of local and national history.
• Building Community Spirit: The museum becomes a shared space where generations connect through learning and remembrance.
• Supporting Sustainability: Volunteer-driven projects ensure heritage is maintained affordably and ethically for the long term.

Requirements

Any age

Any skill set