We are a community organisation always open to new people joining us.

Our volunteers come from a wide range of backgrounds, and some are based outside Hampshire. What they all share is a passion for history, for sharing stories and for community projects. 

Our main base is Winchester, but everyone works from home. We have volunteers who help us 2-3 days a week, others who help for just a few hours, and some who only volunteer during Winchester Heritage Open Days itself. 

Some roles require the ability to work under pressure, as well as previous experience in a festival or administrative environment. Others just need a willingness to learn and to “pitch in” as required. We expect all our volunteers to be part of a team, to be organised, polite and professional at all times. 

If you love heritage and history, and are prepared to volunteer your time, your skills and your enthusiasm too then get in touch today! 

When applying to become a volunteer, please tell us a little bit about yourself, what roles you are interested in, and the amount of time you can commit to volunteering. If you prefer, you can use our Winchester Heritage Open Days volunteering form.  

We aim to reply to all expressions of interest to volunteer within 6 working days. Please note we will ask you to send us your curriculum vitae and a reference prior to any informal chat or interview, so we recommend having this information ready prior to contacting us. 

Trustees

Are you passionate about bringing history to life? Have you got some time to help us do this? We are looking for people like you to join our board of Trustees. To find out more click here or email us at info@hampshirehistorytrust.com for an information pack and application form.

General Volunteers/Stewards

We are seeking volunteers to support our own events but also where Hampshire History Trust has a presence/stand – e.g. volunteering fairs and other heritage events.

Fundraising Volunteers

This area needs several volunteers with different skills appropriate to each area of fundraising. The team will also need someone to manage it and will have a trustee to oversee.

Grant applications and funding letters – (potentially two or more volunteers with good research, communication and writing skills, ability to work to a deadline, and an attention to detail)

Fundraising Manager – Someone with necessary skills and/or experience to manage a team. To also work with board treasurer re: donations and lead trustee for fundraising to identify and follow through opportunities for funding.

Events Manager (Talks, etc) – someone with events experience who has a clear vision and strong ideas which are supported by the board. They must have the ability and time to see these through from start to finish, and the skills needed to manage a team of volunteers for each event.

Social Media Manager

To lead/manage a team for social media posts on fundraising, HHT, HODs and other events. Experience essential in writing/planning/scheduling content on WHODs & HHT Twitter, Instagram and Facebook accounts.