Volunteer at the Great War Hut
What is involved?
The role of a Great War Hut volunteer is to provide access and a warm welcome to everyone visiting the Great War hut at Cannock Chase Visitor Centre, Marquis Drive and telling the story about Cannock Chase during the Great War and what life was like for the recruit soldiers.
Interview with Great War Hut volunteer
For more information on the role and about the Great War Hut, please see the interview we did with one of the volunteers Trevor Warburton here.
If you are interested in this role we would encourage you to take a visit to the Great War Hut when it is open to speak to the volunteers and find out more.
Opening times of the Great War Hut
The Great War Hut is usually open on weekends and bank holidays from 11am to 3pm and we would recommend you pop along to the Great War Hut when it is open and speak to the volunteers to find out more.
For further information on the role and to register an interest please email cannockchase@staffordshire.gov.uk
Register your interest
To register your interest or find out further information in this role please contact
cannockchase@staffordshire.gov.uk
Get involved
All across Cannock Chase and beyond, people, communities and businesses are helping to keep our landscape special. There are lots of ways to get involved. Whether it is volunteering, developing your own wildlife and heritage project, becoming a Guardian of the Chase, or respecting and sharing the Cannock Chase Code, there is something for everyone to come together, take pride in the area and make a difference.
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