Media Release

20 April 2023

Discover volunteering at The Commandery, Worcester

Volunteering event Sunday 7 May, 11.30am – 1pm

Worcester’s historic Commandery is looking for volunteers to support the museum and its activities and is calling on anyone interested to attend a volunteer recruitment event on Sunday 7 May, at The Commandery, Worcester.

The Commandery offers a variety of public-facing and behind-the-scenes opportunities for volunteers, such as greeting visitors, helping to make family activities and school trips a success, and keeping the historic grounds looking beautiful.

There are lots of benefits to volunteering including spending time with like-minded people, being part of a team, learning new skills, strengthening your CV or simply helping to preserve and share Worcestershire’s heritage.

Del, who is currently a gardening volunteer at The Commandery says “I really enjoy volunteering at The Commandery. Being outdoors and connecting with others is great for my mental wellbeing and I’m always learning new things.”

To mark His Majesty The King’s Coronation, communities are being asked to ‘Lend a hand, make a change’ by volunteering in their local community as part of The Big Help Out. Volunteering with The Commandery provides the perfect opportunity for people to lend a hand and make a difference.

Anyone interested in finding out more about volunteering at The Commandery can attend the event on Sunday 7 May. Please book a space by emailing volunteer@museumworcestershire.org.uk or via the website: https://www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk/support-us/volunteer/

If you are unable to make the event but would like more information, please email volunteer@museumworcestershire.org.uk

Notes to editors

Image attached shows: A collections volunteer helping to preserve Museums Worcestershire’s costume collection.

Press contact

For further information contact: Helen Large, at The Commandery: email Helen.Large@worcester.gov.uk

About Museums Worcestershire

Museums Worcestershire is the joint museum service of Worcester City and Worcestershire County Councils. It comprises three fantastic venues– Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum, the Commandery in Worcester and The County Museum at Hartlebury Castle.

The collections and exhibitions at our sites are many and varied, covering centuries of the county’s history right up to the present day. Thousands of objects, including the historic buildings themselves, are brought to life through innovative exhibitions and events throughout the year.