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Heritage Building and Site Maintenance
ORGANIZATION: Royal Gunpowder Mills
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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8 people are interested
The Royal Gunpowder Mills is a 170 acre site protected for its’ industrial heritage and natural history. Almost the whole site is classed as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM) and is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
We open to the public to share the exhibitions and offer tours and activities. We run a schools programme that fits with the history of the site and the National Curriculum. We offer hire space and interesting environments for filming.
The charity’s aims are to protect, preserve and enhance the special aspects of the site and to share the story of the industrial and social history, the science and the nature.
The site has many buildings in varying conditions, open grass land and woodland. It is important to keep the visitor area tidy and safe, views need to be maintained for tours and walks, buildings require constant maintenance and exhibitions and activities created and kept in good order. This work involves a wide variety of tasks, and ranges from basic to skilled.
There are varied tasks involved in looking after the 170 acre site, its buildings and exhibitions. Assist with projects, clearing, cleaning, repairs, decorating, setting up exhibitions and rooms for events. It is essential that we maintain this important historic site and make it possible for visitors to enjoy the walks, exhibitions, views and events in safety and comfort.
Help with routine tasks or new projects and put your skills, time and energy to good use.
We do not expect you to take on all the tasks listed, but if you think you can help with one or two we will be keen to hear from you.
More opportunities with Royal Gunpowder Mills
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Royal Gunpowder Mills
Location:
Royal Gunpowder Mills,, Beaulieu Drive, Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 1JY, GB
Mission Statement
The purpose of the charity is to preserve, manage, research, conserve and display for the benefit of the general public and of the nation at large the historical and archaeological heritage of the Royal Gunpowder Mills, Waltham Abbey in the form of ancient monuments, listed buildings and the natural aspect features and bird, animal, tree and plant life. It is a huge mission, carried out by a small number of staff supported by a large number of dedicated volunteers. In support of our mission we have education programmes, visitor programmes, volunteering programmes and liaise closely with Historic England, Natural England and our other key stakeholders
Description
The Royal Gunpowder Mills is a heritage site and visitor attraction in Waltham Abbey Essex.
The 170 acre site protected for its’ industrial heritage and natural history. Almost the whole site is classed as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM) and is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
We open to the public to share the exhibitions and offer tours and activities. We run a schools programme that fits with the history of the site and the National Curriculum. We offer hire space and interesting environments for filming.
The charity’s aims are to protect, preserve and enhance the special aspects of the site and to share the story of the industrial and social history, the science and the nature.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Royal Gunpowder Mills,Beaulieu DriveWaltham Abbey, Essex EN9 1JYUnited Kingdom
DATE POSTED
September 20, 2023
SKILLS
- Gardening
- Electrical
- Carpentry
- Janitorial Maintenance
- Plumbing
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- 3 hours a week +
- Practical skills required but no formal qualifications necessary.