Help Preserve Swindon’s Heritage!
Are you passionate about history, community and making a difference?
Swindon Heritage Preservation is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to support our work, from caring and sharing historical sites to supporting engaging community events for the public. Whether you can spare just a few hours or want to get involved regularly, there’s a place for you in our volunteer team!
Since 1995, Swindon Heritage Preservation (formerly The Mechanics’ Institution Trust) has been working to conserve the precious stories and places that tell Swindon’s story. We are Swindon’s only building preservation trust, combining social impact and community benefit with building restoration, conservation and history.
We look after a number of heritage buildings located in Swindon’s historic Railway Village. These include: The Central Community Centre, The Railway Village Museum, The Bakers’ and The Cricketers’. We seek to maximise our social impact through the use of our buildings. You can learn more about our buildings here.
What can Volunteers do?
As a volunteer, you’ll have the chance to contribute in a variety of ways:
- Museum & Conservation – Help maintain and share the historic collection of The Railway Village Museum. You can learn more about The Railway Village Museum here.
- Gardening & Outdoor Work – Keep our sites looking beautiful and welcoming, through the Global Gardeners Community! You view our Gardening Volunteers impact here on Instagram.
- Archiving & Research – Assist in preserving historical records.
- Tour Guide & Events Support – Engage with visitors and bring history to life.
* Training will be provided for all roles.
Join us for a Volunteer Information Session!
Find out how you can get involved by attending one of our Volunteer Information Sessions:
- Wednesday 23rd April – 1 PM
- Wednesday 23rd April – 6 PM
- Thursday 24th April – 1 PM
- Thursday 24th April – 6 PM
Location: The Bakers’, 16 Emlyn Square, SN1 5BN (View on Google Maps here)
Duration: The Volunteer Information Session will last for approximately 1 hour.
These informal sessions will introduce the different volunteer opportunities available and how you can contribute. No prior experience is needed – just enthusiasm and a passion for heritage!
Why Volunteer?
By joining our team, you’ll:
- Meet like-minded people who care about history, heritage and community.
- Gain new skills and experience.
- Make a meaningful impact in preserving Swindon’s unique heritage.
- Use your existing skills and knowledge to benefit the local community.
- Gain invaluable work experience.
Ready to get Involved?
To find out more, attend a Volunteer Info Session!
Getting to Emlyn Square
The Bakers’ is at 16 Emlyn Square (SN1 5BN) at the heart of Swindon’s Railway Village. You can view the location on Google Maps here.
It is easily accessible by train and bus, with the Central Bus Station just a short walk away. There are several car parks available around the Railway Village, but we recommend Bristol Street Car Park for it’s proximity to Emlyn Square.
