Volunteers needed to help at stately home

Now people are being given the opportunity to get involved in its running.

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens, a grand red brick mansion built in 1716, just north of York, is looking for volunteers who like meeting people and who have good communication skills.

Treasurer’s House, in York, is also looking for volunteers and people are being urged to attend upcoming open days to find out more.

Lisa Holden, National Trust visitor services manager said: “As we prepare for 2013, we will be looking for more volunteers and paid roles to support across all areas of the house. You don’t need to be a history buff to help out.

“As well as the key role of room guides, who help bring the house to life by telling the fascinating stories of the house face to face, we are also looking for volunteers to support with our social media, website and photography, gardening, events, tour guiding and learning programmes, allowing us to capture our history in increasingly diverse ways for our visitors to enjoy.

“In return volunteering with us can offer people the chance to develop or learn new skills, give something extra to their social life or simply enjoy spending a few hours a week in a fantastic setting.”

The open days, organised by the National Trust, will give people an opportunity to find out more about the roles on offer and pick up an application form.

Open days will be held at Beningbrough Hall and Gardens on Saturday and Thursday 11am–2pm. Then at Treasurer’s House, located next to the Minster, Friday, January 11 and Saturday, January 12, 11.30am–2pm.

For those who are unable to attend an open day, contact Treasurer’s House, 01904 624247 or email: [email protected] or Beningbrough Hall and Gardens on 01904 472027 or email: [email protected] for more information or to get an application form.