| Opportunity |
Windpump Volunteer |
| Type of role |
Tailored |
| Where |
Horsey Windpump & Heigham Holmes Nature Reserve
Horsey Windpump
Horsey
Great Yarmouth
Norfolk
NR29 4EE |
| About this place |
Horsey Windpump is an iconic building with a fascinating past and the perfect gateway to experience the connection between man and nature. Standing sentinel over the mere and surrounding Broadland landscape. A climb to the top is rewarded with beautiful panoramic views of the surrounding countryside - an opportunity not to be missed.
Having been stood still and silent for over 75 years since 1943 when it was struck by lightning, Horsey Windpump has been brought back to life and is now complete with a winding cap and turning sails bringing a whole new visitor experience to this wonderful Grade II* Listed Building.
On site is also a café selling light refreshments, drinks, ice creams and snacks. With outdoor seating available, you can relax and watch the Windpump’s sails go round (on selected days, weather permitting) or the world go by.
Horsey, where the Broads meet the coast, is unrivalled as a place providing views into this mysterious broadland landscape of Norfolk. This remote location is secluded and famed for its internationally important wildlife, from the over-wintering wildfowl frequenting Horsey Mere to the Swallowtail butterfly, the very essence of a summer on the Broads. A great place for walking and bird watching, throughout the seasons.
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| Distance |
0.3 miles |
| When |
From March 2024 |
| Role summary |
Our Windpump Volunteers are an essential part of our team. By giving our visitors a warm welcome and bringing stories from Horsey to life, they help our visitors get the most out of their day. |
| What's involved? |
• Creating a warm welcome for everyone
• Sharing information, answering questions and helping people get the most out of their visit
• Responding to the needs of different visitors, including people with additional access needs
• Sharing inspirational stories, curious facts and practical information
• Learning more about Horsey Windpump so you can share all that’s special – indoors and out
• Learning about how the mill operates
• Supporting with health and safety and evacuation procedures where needed
• Being part of a team that may need to adapt and change in response to local needs, National Trust priorities or changes to government guidelines e.g .Covid
We want all our volunteers to feel welcome and to have an equally positive experience when volunteering with us. So, volunteers will:
• Be provided with the necessary induction, training, equipment and reasonable adjustments to do this role well and safely
• Be offered expenses to cover agreed travel costs between home and place of volunteering.
• Have remote access to support, news and rotas via our volunteer website |
| This role will suit you if you are... |
• Full of enthusiasm and enjoy engaging and inspiring visitors of all ages
• Someone who loves being around people – you’ll meet a lot each day!
• Interested in Horsey and the Broads– you don’t need to know all of the history, but as a Windpump Volunteer you’ll enjoy picking up lots of facts and figures
All National Trust volunteers will be asked to
• Respect and uphold the National Trust values whilst volunteering with us
• Complete training required of all NT volunteers and any role specific training
• Adhere to relevant policies and processes including safeguarding, health and safety, and equality and diversity |
| By getting involved you could |
• Learn about a unique building and the industrial heritage of the local area
• Spend time in a beautiful place that is packed with history
• Be part of a varied and enthusiastic team and form new friendships
• Develop and share your knowledge with our visitors
• Enjoy different experiences and learn something new every day
• Help Horsey to gain suppporters for life
You’d also be joining Europe’s largest conservation charity and the wider National Trust team proudly looking after 780 miles of coastline, over 250,000 hectares of land, over 500 historic houses, castles, ancient monuments, gardens, parks and nature reserves (including lighthouses, villages, pubs and a gold mine!). We are a unique charity welcoming millions of people each year and with a vision to open up places for the benefit of everyone, for ever. |