TSL Kirklees Volunteering is the official Volunteer Centre for Kirklees
This means that we’re here to help you get started on your volunteering journey and support you through the process.
We also make sure that any groups or charities that advertise for volunteers on our website will look after their volunteers properly. Some of them will have a stamp of approval called the Kirklees Volunteering Quality Award (KVQA), which means that they’ve done even more to make sure that their volunteers are valued and have a good experience.
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Latest Opportunities
- Batley and Spen
- Thursday Daytime
Kirklees Museums - sharing amazing stories of past and present to inspire the future. Our museums and galleries include; Oakwell Hall and Country Park, Tolson Museum, Bagshaw Museum and Huddersfield Art Gallery.
Oakwell Hall is a Grade I Listed Elizabethan manor house, furnished as a family home of the 1690s.
Outdoors, you can explore 110 acres of Green Flag Award winning country park with period gardens, nature trails, mountain bike track, playground and picnic areas, gift shop and cafe.
Join Our Gardening Volunteer Group at Oakwell Hall Country Park
Oakwell Hall and Country Park are looking for volunteers from all backgrounds to help care for our beautiful historic gardens. Whether you’re a complete beginner or already enjoy being outdoors, you’ll be warmly welcomed.
Our gardening group meets every Thursday from 1:30pm to 3:30pm, working alongside our park rangers on a variety of seasonal activities. Tasks might include light grass cutting, weeding, pruning, planting, and general garden care—there’s always something for everyone to get involved in.
You don’t need any previous experience. We’ll show you everything you need to know, and you can take part at your own pace.
Why join us?
- Be part of a friendly, welcoming and award-winning team
- Enjoy fresh air and gentle physical activity, proven to support both physical and mental wellbeing
- Learn new skills or rediscover old ones
- Meet new people and build connections
- Spend time in a beautiful and historic setting
- Receive reimbursement for travel expenses
We provide gloves and any necessary protective equipment. All you need is sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing.
What you’ll receive:
- A warm welcome and induction from the Country Park Team
- Guidance and training in gardening tasks and safe use of tools
- Ongoing support from experienced staff
This role is subject to a short probationary period.
For more information get in touch - Oakwell.Hall@kirklees.gov.uk
Kirklees Museums and Galleries are committed to ensuring that volunteers of all abilities are welcomed and supported in their role. We are striving to ensure that our volunteering opportunities are accessible as much as possible. But we are open to feedback on how we can improve accessibility and make reasonable adjustments wherever needed, so please do not hesitate to talk to us about this.
Kirklees Museums and Galleries
- Gardening/Environment/Practical
Volunteers must be available on Thursdays 1:30pm-3:30pm.
07/07/2026
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Have a question or need help applying for a role?
Click here to get in contact or email us directly at volunteer@tslkirklees.org.uk
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Business Volunteering
Share your team, resources and expertise
Many businesses offer their employees an opportunity to volunteer in work time. This is known as Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) or Employer Supported Volunteering and it can include fundraising for a group, or even sharing expertise and resources as well as volunteering.
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