Volunteering
Volunteering is at the very heart of our organisation. The energy, initiative and generosity of our volunteers is key to a successful, sustainable future – both for Port Sunlight Village Trust and the village as a whole.
Our volunteers donate their valuable time right across the charity. They provide guided tours of the village; research our museum collections; help to maintain our parks and gardens; steward in our museums and historic buildings; support our social groups and elderly residents; and so much more.
To find out more about our volunteering opportunities and to apply, please email [email protected]. If you need any assistance, please call 0151 644 4800.
Current opportunities
Edwardian Worker’s Cottage Steward Volunteer
Time commitment: Weekends, 10am-1pm and/or 1pm-4pm. Each shift is 3 hours long and volunteers can do either the morning or afternoon shift.
Deadline to apply: Ongoing
Location: The Edwardian Worker’s Cottage, 22 King George’s Drive
The Edwardian Worker’s Cottage provides visitors with the opportunity to step inside a typical Port Sunlight cottage, experience everyday life during the early 20th century, and interact with a knowledgeable steward who can speak about living in Port Sunlight, today and in the past. You will be the sole PSVT representative at this venue and as such will be responsible for ensuring that visitors have an enjoyable and safe experience.
Costumed Interpretation Volunteer
Time commitment: Minimum 4 hours per month
Deadline to apply: Ongoing
Location: Mainly Port Sunlight Museum
As a costumed interpretation volunteer, you will help us engage visitors with the history of Port Sunlight and enrich the Museum experience. Wearing provided costumes, you will develop and deliver interpretation to visitors at Port Sunlight Museum, the Edwardian Worker’s Cottage and other areas in the village, as well as answer visitors’ questions.
Photography Exhibition Steward Volunteer
Time commitment: Minimum 8 hours per month
Deadline to apply: Tuesday 30th April
Location: Bridge Cottage, Port Sunlight
This new volunteer role will support PSVT’s Visitor Services team to ensure that all visitors have an enjoyable experience visiting the British Press Photographers’ Association exhibition in Bridge Cottage, open 8th June until 1st September 2024. You’ll be providing a friendly welcome, answering visitor queries and carrying out visitor surveys.
Interviews will take place on 8th-9th May.
Inductions will take place on Tuesday 14th or Tuesday 21st May.
How to apply
Please email [email protected] to receive an application form. If you need any assistance, please call 0151 644 4800.