Royal Gunpowder Mills

About Royal Gunpowder Mills

RGM is a heritage site and visitor attraction. The charity is reliant on volunteers to help preserve and share the 170 acres of protected industrial and natural history.

Recently added opportunities

Tour Guide

Long term role · Flexible hours

Waltham Abbey

Tour Guide

As a guide you will pass on the wonders of the history, science and nature of this 170 acre site on the tractor trailer tours offered to the visitors.

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Gunpowder Railway Project Team Member

Long term role · 4—7 hrs/Week

Waltham Abbey

Gunpowder Railway Project Team Member

The Gunpowder Railway runs on open days offering rides to the public. The volunteer team take on various roles such as driver, station steward, maintenance etc.

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Rocket Vault Steward

Long term role · Flexible hours

Waltham Abbey

Rocket Vault Steward

Help tell the story of rocket science in Waltham Abbey by stewarding this exhibition. Training & information provided to potential volunteers with an interest.

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Building and Site Maintenance

Long term role · Flexible hours

Waltham Abbey

Building and Site Maintenance

There are varied tasks involved in looking after the 170 acre heritage site, its buildings and exhibitions. Assist with projects, repairs, decorating etc.

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Heritage Tour Driver

Long term role · Flexible hours

Waltham Abbey

Heritage Tour Driver

Learn to drive the tractor trailer for tours of the 170 acre heritage site with beautiful natural surroundings.

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Nature Conservationist

Long term role · Flexible hours

Waltham Abbey

Nature Conservationist

Work alongside other conservation enthusiasts in this amazing natural and protected environment. This role provides a unique opportunity to learn about the wild

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Café Refreshments Assistant

Long term role · Flexible hours

Waltham Abbey

Café Refreshments Assistant

We are looking for individuals to prepare and serve drinks and biscuits in the café for visiting groups and on event days.

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Grounds Keeper

Long term role · Flexible hours

Waltham Abbey

Grounds Keeper

Enjoy this impressive environment and become one of the team responsible for ensuring various areas of the site are kept at their best.

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Armoury Steward

Long term role · Flexible hours

Waltham Abbey

Armoury Steward

We are proud to have the amazing collection ‘The Armoury'. Welcome visitors, and engage with them to explain and show the weapons and equipment.

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Visitor Steward

Long term role · Flexible hours

Waltham Abbey

Visitor Steward

Become one of the team working front of house ensuring visitors get the most out the experience of being at this historic and natural site.

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Mini Railway Crew (John Wilson Railway)

Long term role · Flexible hours

Waltham Abbey

Mini Railway Crew (John Wilson Railway)

There are various tasks and responsibilities involved in running the mini trains for passengers.

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Tractor Trailer Tour Driver

Long term role · Flexible hours

Waltham Abbey

Tractor Trailer Tour Driver

Learn the route and skills involved to manoeuvre the tractor and trailer around the bends and over the bridges of the site giving a ride to visitors.

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Family Activities Assistant

Long term role · Flexible hours

Waltham Abbey

Family Activities Assistant

We are looking for volunteers to assist with the preparation and running of the activities, which are on offer when RGM is open to the public.

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