Support us
We rely on grants and visitor donations to fund maintenance for our current sites and to take on new monuments at risk. We need your help to continue our work.
Middleton Mount, Middleton, King’s Lynn. Photo: NAT.
Why support us?
Our sites need lots of care and attention – we make sure the buildings are looked after and repaired when needed; we maintain the natural environment our sites sit in; and we also need to keep our fences, pathways, notice boards, carparks and other infrastructure in a good state of repair.
You can help us continue to save Norfolk’s historic monuments:
- Make a donation
- Become a member
- Volunteer with us
- Remember us in your Will
Please click on the buttons to the right to get involved!
JOIN US
Join the Norfolk Archaeological Trust and help us continue our unique work.
Join the Norfolk Archaeological Trust and help us continue our unique work.
In return for your membership subscription you will receive each year an illustrated Annual Report on the work of the NAT prior to the AGM, and a Spring Newsletter. You will receive monthly e-newsletters on NAT activities and forthcoming events, and you will be able to take part in special guided tours of new NAT properties as we acquire them. As a member you will also be able to hear a first-hand account of our work at the AGM, and hear an interesting talk from an invited speaker.
We will be able to make Gift Aid claims on your subscriptions and donations to HM Revenue and Customs if you are a British tax payer.
Annual Membership currently costs £15, or £500 for Life Membership.
We always appreciate additional donations to NAT: Donate here
DONATE
Help us directly with the upkeep of these important sites
VOLUNTEER
Click here to find out about volunteer opportunities
GIFT
Remember us in your will.
Volunteer
Our volunteers play an important part in the success of Norfolk Archaeological Trust. They help us with a huge range of activities including conservation, school visits, guided tours, research, social media and events. Volunteering is a great way to learn new skills, meet new people and discover more about the archaeology on your doorstep, whilst supporting a local charity. All of our volunteer team receive a full induction, training and support in their roles, as well as recognition for their commitment and regular social events.
“I love meeting the visitors, having a chat about the history and the wildlife, and enjoying the fresh air.” – Chris, Site Steward.
Everyone is welcome to apply for any of our volunteer roles. All of our current opportunities are available on this page. We look forward to hearing from you!
SEE OUR CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
To see opportunities and join us as a volunteer or to find out more
Current Opportunities
Meet & Greet – St Benet’s Abbey
The role You will be a real people-person who is happy to chat with visitors and answer their queries but will also have the site’s best interest at heart and be willing to approach visitors and advise them of relevant site policies, such as having permission for...
Site Warden – all sites
We are looking for volunteers to regularly check the site for signs of damage or other issues, using a supplied checklist and agreed route. The volunteer will also pick up any litter they spot along the route. What are we looking for? Good observation skills and an...
Meet & Greet – Burgh Castle Fort
The role You will be a real people-person who is happy to chat with visitors and answer their queries but will also have the site’s best interest at heart and be willing to approach visitors and advise them of relevant site policies, such as having permission for...
Meet & Greet – Caistor Roman Town
The role You will be a real people-person who is happy to chat with visitors and answer their queries but will also have the site’s best interest at heart and be willing to approach visitors and advise them of relevant site policies, such as having permission for...
Tour Guide – St Benet’s Abbey
Role: Tour Guide Location: St Benet’s Abbey Time Commitment: Flexible Key Skills: friendly and chatty comfortable working outdoors good at remembering information The role We are looking for new volunteers to join our friendly tour guide team. You will meet and greet...
Visitor surveyor – St Benet’s Abbey
Role: Visitor Surveyor Location: St Benet’s Abbey Time Commitment: Flexible Key Skills: friendly and chatty confident approaching people comfortable working outdoors accurate at recording information The role You will be a real people person who is happy to approach...
Visitor surveyor – Caistor Roman Town
Role: Visitor Surveyor Key Skills: friendly and chatty confident approaching people comfortable working outdoors accurate at recording information The role You will be a real people person who is happy to approach visitors and ask them questions to learn more about...
Visitor surveyor – Burgh Castle Fort
Role: Visitor Surveyor Location: Burgh Castle Fort Time Commitment: Flexible Key Skills: Friendly and chatty Confident approaching people Comfortable working outdoors Accurate at recording information The role You will be a real people person who is happy to approach...
School Guide – Burgh Castle Fort
Role: School Guide Location: Burgh Castle Fort Time Commitment: Weekdays May - July & September - October Key Skills: Experience working with children Good mobility to get around the site Comfortable working outdoors Well organised and self-motivated The role We...
Tour Guide – Burgh Castle
Role: Tour Guide Location: Burgh Castle Fort Time Commitment: Sunday afternoons from June - September Key Skills: Friendly and chatty Good mobility to get around the site Comfortable working outdoors Happy to learn about the site’s history The role We are looking for...
Next Steps
Found a role you are interested in?
Download and complete our Volunteer Application Form and email it to
julesarmour@norfarchtrust.org.uk.
Any problems just drop us an email and we can send the application form to you.
Induction
We want to make sure that volunteers get the most out of their time with NAT and have created a handbook for new volunteers. This book gives you an overview of NAT and an outline of all the things you need to know to volunteer with us. It complements a more specific role induction you will receive with your volunteer manager when you start.
Download the Volunteer Handbook 2021
Resources for Existing Volunteers
Useful Forms
Volunteer Record of Hours 2021
Problem solving procedure for volunteers policy
The Trust is committed to providing healthy and safe conditions for our volunteers when carrying out their tasks. We do this by carrying out risk assessments and providing volunteers with the information, training and equipment they need to remain safe whilst carrying out their role.
To help us ensure our sites are safe, volunteers are reminded that they have a duty of care for themselves and also others who may be affected by their actions on sites. As part of this, we provide volunteers with emergency procedures for each site which can be found below, as well as an incident reporting form to report any accident, incident or near miss.
Emergency Procedures –
Emergency Procedures – Bloodgate Hillfort
Emergency Procedures – Burgh Castle Fort
Emergency Procedures – Burnham Norton Friary
Emergency Procedures – Caistor Roman Town
Emergency Procedures – Fiddler’s Hill
Emergency Procedures – Middleton Mount
Emergency Procedures – Tasburgh Enclosure
Emergency Procedures – St Benet’s Abbey