Do you have a few hours to spare? Are you retired and looking to keep busy? Would you like to learn new skills? Are you a parent with time to spare whilst the children are at school? If so, then the Arkwright Society has a volunteering opportunity to suit you.
Volunteer opportunities
Volunteer Awards celebration
Volunteer opportunities
We have such a wide variety of opportunities in the World Heritage Site and your involvement as a volunteer can make a difference in helping to look after the Derwent Valley and enable visitors to enjoy what this special area has to offer.
The World Heritage Site Team works with a range of partners to manage the Site and is appealing for volunteers to support its work in preserving the landscape and encouraging more visitors to discover the beauty and historical significance of this valley.
There are many ways to become involved – see below for the volunteer projects and activities that are available.
Volunteer with Cromford Mills:
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our brilliant team to help us to look after the site or share the amazing story of Cromford Mills. There is no experience required, just a willingness to learn and interact with our visitors. We provide full training and have a handful of benefits for our volunteer team including social events, training and talks, discounts in our shop and cafes, lunch vouchers, mileage allowance and free parking. Find out more here.
Volunteer with Belper North Mill Trust:
There are many different opportunities that you can get involved in here at Strutt’s North Mill depending upon your interests and time commitments. Opportunities include reception volunteer, volunteer guide, learning volunteer, events volunteer, heritage walk volunteer, costumed character or collections, research, fundraising or marketing volunteer. Find out more here
Volunteer with Derbyshire Countryside Service:
As a countryside volunteer you can get involved with all manner of countryside management work, ranging from wildlife conservation to visitor care. It’s a great way to meet new people, learn new skills and keep fit. And it’s fun too! Find out more here
Volunteer with the Derwent Valley Line Station Volunteers
Volunteers are very active at all our local stations creating a wonderful welcome for passengers. From looking after station garden areas and platform planters or creating artwork with the local community, our Station Adopters take real pride in their station and make a real difference to the experience of passengers, using their station. Find out more here
Friends of Cromford Canal or Birdswood Trip Boat Volunteer
Volunteers are our life blood and our charity couldn’t exist without them.
We currently have nearly 150 volunteers on our books, ranging from people who join our tactical working parties, crew for our trip boat, and a range of specialists to assist and advise with specific projects. Find out more here.
Volunteer with the Derwent Valley Trust
The Derwent Valley Trust promotes the history, arts, wildlife, access and leisure opportunities that surround the river Derwent along its 55 mile course through the beautiful Derbyshire Dales, Peak District, and Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. Support our project with the aim to enable you to ride, walk, paddle or cycle the Derwent Valley – safely and away from traffic. Find out more here
