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Volunteering opportunities

There are many heritage projects across North Somerset that are looking for volunteers. 

Work can vary from clearing vegetation on at-risk heritage sites, to being involved with research projects and working with Weston Museum.

We have included some ongoing projects and groups that welcome contact from any potential volunteers.

Know Your Place North Somerset

Volunteers are an essential part of the Know Your Place North Somerset Sharing Heritage project, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

For volunteer enquiries on this project, please contact Lisa Clemons at Weston Museum.

Worlebury Hillfort group

Join a group of volunteers working hard to clear vegetation at, and raise awareness of, Worlebury Camp hillfort. Their goal is to help remove it from Historic England’s Heritage at Risk register. 

Heritage Open Days

England’s largest festival of history and culture, bringing together over 2,000 organisations, 5,500 events and 46,000 volunteers.

Volunteers organise events every September to celebrate our fantastic history and culture, providing a chance for people to see hidden places and try out new experiences - all of which are free to explore.

Festival of Archaeology

The Council for British Archaeology hosts an annual event celebrating the nation’s archaeology, with opportunities for volunteering.

Heritage Forum

The North Somerset Heritage Forum is made up of community-led interest groups who have regular volunteering opportunities.

Young Archaeologist Club

Open to young explorers aged 8-16, the club meets for a fun, interesting and active session each month, either at Weston Museum or for occasional trips out to historical locations in the local area.