SHARE YOUR TIME AND SKILLS

Volunteer with Pleasley Pit Trust

Volunteers help Pleasley Pit welcome visitors and keep its heritage alive. Share your time, knowledge and enthusiasm across the museum, café, events or visitor welcome.

No experience needed · Tell us what interests you

Bring your time. Bring yourself.

You don’t have to know the whole story to help tell it.

Volunteers are at the heart of Pleasley Pit. Some welcome visitors, some help in the café, some share the site’s history, and others bring an interest in nature or support behind the scenes.

Tell us what you enjoy and when you’re available. The team can talk through the opportunities, support and induction involved.

A group gathered beside the winding machinery in the engine house

Find your place

Different skills. One shared purpose.

People discussing an exhibit inside the museum

Share the stories

Museum volunteers and guides bring machinery, artefacts and local history to life. Learn from experienced people and share what you discover with visitors.

A café team member preparing food behind the counter

Make someone’s day

Help the café team provide a warm welcome, serve food and drinks and create a friendly place for visitors to relax.

Staff on the dog treats stall at a Pleasley Pit event

Bring an event to life

Support the people and preparations that help community days, heritage celebrations and family activities happen.

More ways to contribute

Nature lovers. Organisers. People people.

There are ways to get involved beyond the museum and café. Share your interests when you enquire, so the team can discuss what is available.

An interest in wildlife, recording sightings or caring for habitats.
Administrative and organisational skills that help the Trust operate.
Experience that could support the direction and work of the charity.
A friendly approach and enthusiasm for welcoming others.

A closer look

Small contributions. A visible difference.

Volunteers constructing the sand pit at Pleasley Pit — Practical help around the site

A demonstration beside the winding engine machinery — Sharing the story of the engine house

Guide leading a group walk at Pleasley Pit — Supporting a community event

Useful to know

Thinking about joining us?

Do I need to be a mining expert?

No. Share your interests and existing experience with the team. For guiding roles, the existing volunteers can explain the learning and shadowing involved.

How much time should I offer?

Tell us about the days and times you can offer. Commitments vary by role, so the volunteer team will discuss what is needed and what works for you.

Who will receive my enquiry?

Your details go to the volunteer team. You can also email [email protected].

Let’s plan it together

Let’s find the right role for you.

Tell us a little about your interests, skills and availability. The volunteer team will be in touch to discuss ways you could get involved.

Prefer to speak to someone? Call the Visitor Centre on 01623 818928.