Why Volunteer?

By joining our friendly team you can:

• Enhance your CV with new skills and quality references
  
• Use your experience towards recognised awards, e.g. Duke of Edinburgh
  
• Enjoy a fun and fulfilling pastime
  
• Give back to the community
  
• Build your confidence
  
• Keep active with hands on projects
  
• Enjoy discounts at various Stratford-upon-Avon retailers
  
• Meet new people and expand your social circle

As a volunteer you can work flexible hours as a highly valued and integral member of our team. You will also be invited to a range of special volunteer events such as parties, workshops, drop-in sessions and awards events.

Volunteers play a crucial role at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, supporting our staff and enhancing the experience of our visitors. 

Meet some of our volunteers:

Norma, Collections Volunteer 

Norma has been volunteering with the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust since 1985, after being widowed. As well as gaining a valuable support network, it also led to her studying an MA in Local and Regional History at University of Warwick.

Archie, Visitor Engagement Volunteer at New Place 

At 17 years old, Archie is one of our youngest volunteers. He joins us for 2-3 hours a week at Shakespeare's New Place from King Edward VI Grammar School, Stratford-upon-Avon where he is studying A-Level maths, economics, and geography.

John, Volunteer at Shakespeare’s Birthplace

John has been a volunteer guide with us for eight years, having taken early retirement from the water industry. "I wanted to do something totally different and guiding people around Shakespeare's Birthplace is just that!"

Apply to become a volunteer and join the team today!

We have so many roles to chose from! Explore the current volunteering opportunities and see which ones suit your skills. 

All you need is enthusiasm and a few hours to spare! Volunteers must be aged 18+.

Take a look at our current volunteering opportunities or contact us for an informal chat on +44 (0) 1789 201834.

Please give us a call if you would like to fill in the application over the phone and/or discuss submitting a video application (+44 (0) 1789 201834). We will require an email address to send updates on progress, but many aspects of the process can be carried out over the phone.

The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust are Disability Confident Committed (Level 1) and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.