Volunteer with Us
Volunteering Opportunities
Volunteers play an important role at the Lord Leycester, helping us remain a welcoming and active part of the Warwick community.
Whether supporting visitors, caring for the gardens, assisting with events, or helping behind the scenes, our volunteers are part of the daily life of one of the world’s oldest veterans’ charities.
If you would like to join our friendly team, we would love to hear from you.
What we can offer you:
- An opportunity to meet new people and become part of a dedicated team
- A supportive and encouraging environment to grow your skills and knowledge
- A place to learn and experience new things
- Discount in the Cafe and Gift Shop
If you would like to Volunteer with us, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at jodie.mccarthy@lordleycester.com.
Front of House Volunteers
Our Front of House volunteers help provide a warm welcome to visitors at the Lord Leycester by supporting the ticket office and gift shop.
Working alongside staff and volunteers, you will often be the first point of contact for visitors and play an important role in helping guests enjoy their experience of one of the world’s oldest veterans’ charities.
For more information, please click the link below:
Front of House Volunteer Role Description pdf
Engagement Volunteers
Our Visitor Engagement volunteers help bring the history of the Lord Leycester to life by sharing stories, answering questions, and supporting activities both on site and at outreach events.
Working alongside staff and volunteers, the Engagement Team helps visitors connect with over 900 years of history in an informative and welcoming way.
For more information, please click the link below:
Garden and Grounds Volunteers
Our Gardens & Grounds volunteers help care for and develop the historic gardens of the Lord Leycester through a range of hands-on gardening and maintenance tasks.
Working within more than 500 years of garden history, volunteers support the upkeep of the grounds through planting, pruning, weeding, landscaping, and seasonal projects throughout the year.
For more information, please click the link below:
Garden And Grounds Volunteer Role Description Pdf
Our Garden and Grounds team is currently at capacity. If you would like to be added to the waiting list for future opportunities, please contact us at jodie.mccarthy@lordleycester.com
Collections and Research Volunteers
Our Collections & Research volunteers help improve access to the Lord Leycester’s archives and collections while contributing to ongoing research into the site’s history and heritage.
Volunteers support projects involving cataloguing, archival research, interpretation, and the development of our understanding of the Lord Leycester and the people connected to it throughout its history.
For more information, please click the link below:
Collections And Research Volunteer Role Description Pdf
Our Collections & Research team is currently at capacity. If you would like to be added to the waiting list for future opportunities, please contact us at jodie.mccarthy@lordleycester.com
Corporate Volunteers
Corporate volunteer groups provide valuable support to the Lord Leycester by helping with practical projects across the site, particularly within our historic buildings, gardens, and grounds.
Volunteering with us offers a fantastic opportunity for teams to step away from the workplace, spend time together, and make a meaningful contribution to a local charity and heritage site. Projects can be tailored to suit different group sizes and abilities.
If your organisation is interested in corporate volunteering opportunities at the Lord Leycester, please e-mail Jodie McCarthy at jodie.mccarthy@lordleycester.com.
Duke of Edinburgh Volunteering
Duke of Edinburgh Volunteering
The Lord Leycester welcomes participants completing their Duke of Edinburgh Award at Bronze, Silver, and Gold level.
Duke of Edinburgh volunteers gain valuable experience while supporting one of the world’s oldest veterans’ charities. Opportunities may include working with visitors, assisting with events, helping care for the historic site, and supporting a range of activities across the organisation.
As placements are limited, we are normally only able to accommodate one Duke of Edinburgh volunteer at a time.
If you are interested in completing your Duke of Edinburgh volunteering with the Lord Leycester, please e-mail Jodie McCarthy at jodie.mccarthy@lordleycester.com.
Work Experience
The Lord Leycester offers work experience placements for those interested in gaining insight into the operation of a working heritage site and charity.
Placements are tailored to the individual and typically provide experience across a range of departments, including visitor services, operations, marketing, archives, guided tours, events, and gardens and grounds.
Work experience placements are flexible and usually take place over 3–5 days, offering participants the opportunity to develop new skills and gain experience in a variety of areas.
If you are interested in undertaking work experience at the Lord Leycester, please email Jodie McCarthy at jodie.mccarthy@lordleycester.com.
*THIS IS A VOLUNTARY ROLE. THIS ROLE DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A LEGALLY BINDING CONTRACT.