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Volunteer With Us

Volunteers are vitally important to the RSGS. They bring a wealth of skills, experience and enthusiasm to our cause. Each year, volunteer work from over 100 volunteers allows us to almost double our capacity to deliver a broad range of projects.

Volunteers can work as individuals or in groups in the following ways:

  • Giving RSGS talks to other groups such as Rotary or Probus.
  • Welcoming speakers and audiences to our Inspiring People talks.
  • Guiding visitors around the Fair Maid’s House.
  • Researching historical information and contemporary issues in our offices.
  • Developing educational resources.
  • Plus many, many more projects.

Get in Touch

If you would like to volunteer with us, please contact [email protected], call 01738 455050 or make contact with one of our Local Groups after a talk!

"The highlight of volunteering at the Fair Maid's House Visitor Centre are the people – the staff of RSGS, the other volunteers, and of course the visitors. People really love to share their experiences with you – where they live, where they have visited. Will I do it again? Of course I will." (RSGS Volunteer)

Published: 10th July, 2019

Updated: 24th July, 2019

Author: James Cave

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