There’s a call for volunteers to work at the iconic Judges’ Lodgings Museum in Lancaster.
Lancashire County Council, working with Lancashire Volunteer Partnership, is promoting new opportunities to work with ‘unique’ landmarks which have stood proud in Lancashire for hundreds of years.
County Councillor Peter Buckley, cabinet member for Community and Cultural Services, said: “We have some of the most unique historical buildings in the country.
“From the last surviving 19th century steam powered weaving mill in the world, to the oldest townhouse in the City of Lancaster, there is a sense of pride among all our volunteers when they share our stories with the next generation.”
The council is now looking for new volunteers to support some of Lancashire’s most important heritage venues.
To get a sense of what it is like to volunteer at these historic venues, Penny, a current volunteer at Judges’ Lodgings, said: "As a volunteer over the last two and a half years, I truly feel as though I have found a new home.
“My role as a volunteer transcriber and researcher of the 'Judges' Visitors Guest Book' has sent me off on new adventures, meeting new people doing new things, deepening my knowledge of the museum industry and world.
“Talking to our lovely visitors made me realise that people make a place; that buildings and histories would not exist unless we had people to tell them to and continue their stories."
Museum support volunteers support the operation of Lancashire County Council museums and heritage venues.
The role offers an opportunity to assist with activities across a site, from greeting visitors to assisting with events. From meeting new people to learning a range of new skills, Lancashire's volunteers help bring the buildings and their collections to life for a wide range of audiences.
You don’t need any previous experience or qualifications to volunteer, just enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.
To find out more about volunteering opportunities, click here
Police issue quicksand warning after riverbank danger for school pupils in Lancaster
Lancaster animal shelter launches 'Big Build' fundraiser to help save charity
LISTEN: Morecambe "definitely submitting a bid" to become first UK Town of Culture
Heysham Port upgrade blamed for traffic chaos 'trapping residents in their homes'
LISTEN: Tourism champs hail Eden Project and Tour de France as huge for Morecambe Bay area
Donation helps college pan ability football team to play in national championships
LISTEN: Meet the new manager of the Midland Hotel in Morecambe
LISTEN: Main contractor to build Eden Project Morecambe to be announced this month
£1.2m of funding for flood defence schemes in Lancaster district announced
Morecambe Bay hospital trust unveils new painless blood test
Thousands raised to help boost return of Lancaster Music Festival
High street computer games shop in Lancaster closes down
LISTEN: Carnforth actor wins Hollywood and Paris awards for horror film role
"1600 potholes repaired last week" says councillor as roads debate rumbles on
Burger King takeaway in Lancaster city centre closes down
Morecambe lifeboat crew reunite dog lost on sands with owner
New Morrisons Daily supermarket opens in Morecambe
Council investigate after derelict food trailer found dumped in Lancaster layby
Man charged after pedestrian died in Morecambe hit and run
LISTEN: We go out on Pothole Patrol in Morecambe
