A LOCAL visitor attraction is introducing a new volunteer day with the opportunity to work on an historic steam engine.
Elsecar Heritage Centre has announced the new Thursday initiative to run alongside its regular Monday session giving more opportunities for volunteers to assist with preserving the Newcomen Engine and caring for its green spaces.
A heritage centre spokesperson said: “A massive thank you to the incredible volunteers who have attended sessions over recent weeks to help ensure the upkeep and maintenance of this fantastic visitor attraction as well as the nearby Trans Pennine Trail.
“We were also delighted to welcome volunteers from Hemingfield Colliery – FoHC who popped by to support with our taster volunteer session!
“Volunteers can also volunteer on an ad hoc basis to engage visitors with the site's unique heritage supporting our visitor services team and assisting with tour guiding.”
The volunteer programme is supported by Skills & Employability, Barnsley Council in partnership with Barnsley Museums who help support individuals into employment and volunteering. The team also assist with a range of training opportunities from First Aid to customer services skills.
Volunteer sessions run from 10am till 2pm on Mondays and Thursdays. For more information contact Barnsley Museums on museumvolunteering@barnsley.gov.uk, ring Elsecar on 01226 740203 or visit the website on www.elsecar-heritage.com.
