Maintenance Volunteer at the Lydia Eva, the world's last herring steam drifter

Maintenance Volunteer at the Lydia Eva, the world's last herring steam drifter

Organisation role · Flexible hours
NR30 2QF, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom
Outdoors
Art & culture
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Cultural Connections Volunteering
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Summary

Maintenance volunteers are needed to keep this historic ship moored at South Quay at Great Yarmouth, "shipshape".

Detailed description

You'll be helping to preserve the world's last surviving steam-powered herring drifter, once part of the huge herring industry that shaped Great Yarmouth. Working under supervision and with a friendly team who truly love this ship, you will be helping to maintain the fabric of the ship. If you are a practical person and would like to help preserve this important part of Great Yarmouth's maritime heritage, you'll be given plenty of support. 

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About Cultural Connections Volunteering

Cultural Connections is a NEW project promoting volunteering in the arts, heritage and cultural sector. We've just added a few events and activities but there are plenty more to come!!!

It's an easy and fun way to get into volunteering for residents of Great Yarmouth and East Suffolk. You can volunteer at exciting arts, heritage and cultural events and activities, including festivals. Volunteer as little or as much as you like and choose the kind of volunteering that works for you, including online volunteering . If you’ve never volunteered before, or you think it might be difficult for you, we’ll support you every step of the way. You'll meet new people, learn new skills, build confidence, and even earn rewards.