Volunteer Hub

Heritage sites across the Isle of Thanet rely heavily on the support of volunteers to be viable.

However, since the Covid-19 pandemic heritage attractions have suffered long periods of closure and restricted opening, with some organisations facing shortages of volunteers.

The emphasis now is on recovery, and rebuilding and re-energising the volunteer workforce sustainably for the future - and on attracting a greater diversity of well-trained and properly supported volunteers.

Project Aim

Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to work towards our aim to rebuild and expand the volunteer base and skills in this important sector, while creating employment opportunities to strengthen the paid workforce.

We will set the foundations for how we, in this sector, in Thanet can work together more effectively.

We will help with the recruitment, training and support of volunteers and their organisations across our partner organisations.

Run by Volunteers

This pilot is working with: the Margate Caves; Dickens House Museum; Margate Museum and Tudor House; RAF Manston History Museum.

"Greatly enjoy volunteering at Dickens House"

Volunteer, Dickens House