Archives & Collections Volunteer (Steam and Diesel demonstrator)

As a leading heritage charity, we’ve deal with many fantastic old documents and items on a day to day basis. Documenting, making accessible and caring for these on a day to day basis is what our Archives & Collections Volunteers do. Some of their activities are within our museums at Ellesmere Port, Gloucester and Stoke Bruerne but others happen in our offices and attractions. The millions of visitors to our waterways, museums and attractions are intrigued by our wonderful 200 year old network.

There are a number of activities which you could be involved with including: working with our archives, in museums, online and in local archiving projects; researching archives outside the Trust, caring for specific historic items in our nationally recognised collection.

For example, within our museums, we are responsible for managing and maintaining our National Collection and National Archives. Our volunteers help maintain and preserve these unique collections many of which are of National importance. The preservation and care by our volunteers will enable future generations to be inspired, learn and be proud of our waterways heritage.