The Voluntary Arts Network (VAN) can provide you with the contact details of the national body dealing with the area of the arts in which you are interested. Most arts groups are run by volunteers, with roles ranging from administration to fundraising to performing and directing.
Voluntary Arts Network
PO Box 200
Cardiff
CF5 1YH
02920 395395
info@voluntaryarts.org
www.voluntaryarts.org
If you are interested in volunteering in a museum look in the phone book or library for local museums that interest you. For general information contact: The Museum Association at:
info@museumassociation.org
The National Trust works to preserve and protect the coastline, countryside and buildings of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. This is done in a variety of ways, through practical caring and conservation, through learning and discovery, and through encouraging millions of people to visit and enjoy their national heritage. Almost 50,000 volunteers are active and welcome at every level of the trust e.g. room stewards, garden guides, supporter group members and working holiday participants. You can search for volunteering opportunities on the National Trust website www.nationaltrust.org.uk/
The National Trust
Heelis
Kemble Drive
Swindon
SN2 2NA
Tel: 01793 817632
email: volunteers@nationaltrust.org.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/volunteering
The British Association of Friends of Museums (BAFM) is a national forum for friends and volunteers who support museums of all kinds.
Carol Bunbury
Secretary
Fonthill Cottage
Lewannick
Launceston
Cornwall
PL15 7QE
Tel: 0870 224 8904
a.heeley@btinternet.com
www.bafm.org.uk
English Heritage is the Government's lead body for the historic environment in England. It is responsible for protecting the best of this country's unique legacy of historic buildings, landscapes and archaeological sites for the benefit of this and future generations. The English Heritage website site will give you a good overview of the heritage sector, provide information on local sites of interest and also provide information about a number of volunteer opportunities they offer at their properties.
English Heritage
Customer Services Department
PO Box 569
Swindon
SN2 2YP
England
0870 333 1181
customers@english-heritage.org.uk
www.english-heritage.org.uk
Oxfam GB is a development, advocacy and relief agency working to put an end to poverty world-wide.
Be part of Oxfam's biggest ever music event! Oxfam is currently recruiting for MUSIC EVENT ORGANISERS / PROMOTERS all across the UK. Collectively you will make up one of the biggest live music networks in the UK. You'll receive training and support and be helping to support Oxfam's work. Your event will be profiled at a national level.
Contact: music@oxfam.org.uk or call 01865 472 369 for more information.
www.oxfam.org.uk
