Volunteer with us
Volunteering Opportunities
Volunteers play a crucial role at the Lord Leycester. If you think you can spare a few hours each week and would like to join our friendly team, please let us know.
Front of House Volunteers
The Front of House Team provide a friendly welcome to the site, by manning our ticket office and gift shop. Working with Lord Leycester staff you will be the first point of contact for the general public.
For more information, please click the link below:
Front of House Volunteer Role Description pdf
Engagement Volunteers
The Engagement Team aim to increase visitor interest in the Lord Leycester history, both on site and at off-site outreach events, by providing additional information to visitors in an engaging way.
For more information, please click the link below:
Garden and Grounds Volunteers
The Gardens & Grounds Team maintain and develop the 500-year-old gardens of the Lord Leycester through hands on tasks around the garden including weeding, pruning, planting and landscaping.
For more information, please click the link below:
Garden And Grounds Volunteer Role Description Pdf
(Our Gardens and Grounds team is currently at capacity, please email: heritage@lordleycester.com to be added to a wait list to join)
Collections and Research Volunteers
The Collections & Research team aim to improve the accessibility and usability of the current archives, whilst adding to our institutional knowledge through individual research projects.
For more information, please click the link below:
Collections And Research Volunteer Role Description Pdf
(Our Collections & Research team is currently at capacity, please email: heritage@lordleycester.com to be added to a wait list to join)
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







