Miners Welfare Recreation Ground is the Charity Trust of Chilton Town Council, established
in 1920 to be applied to “purposes connected with social wellbeing, recreation and
conditions of living, of workers in or about coal mines” it continues to deliver its mission to
promote wellbeing and enhance social engagement for the Chilton and Windlestone
community (which still include the former mining families) through leisure, recreation and
sport and build on its heritage and purpose, contributing to improving social cohesion.
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who can help build a
volunteer team to deliver the key objectives of our funded heritage project Chilton: Our
People, Our Place, Our Heritage and support the long-term sustainability of the Charity
Trust.
The Heritage Lottery funded project focuses on transforming the 1920’s Pavilion Building
and Park into a Heritage Exhibition Centre and community hub. You will play a key role in
recruiting and supporting volunteers across a range of activities including:
- Archive & Research: Uncover, catalogue, and preserve local stories and
photographs. - Community Outreach: Guide visitors, run family activities, and share Chilton’s
history - Site & Grounds: Help maintain and develop the Miners’ Welfare Recreation Ground.
You should have a proven track record of volunteer management or co-ordination in a
heritage or community project and experience of working to set targets and achieving positive
outcomes.
The person appointed will be directly responsible to the Project Lead.
The role is ten hours per week including evening and weekend work, fixed term for 12 months. The salary is £24.027- £24,407 pro rata.
The role will be based across two sites, Chilton Town Council Offices and the Pavilion, Heritage
Exhibition Centre within the Recreation Ground.
If you are a self-motivated individual capable of working without direct supervision; able to
plan your own workload and that of others to meet specific deadlines; have enthusiasm and
a flexible ‘can do’ attitude we would like to hear from you.
Candidate information including job description, person specification and application form is
available from joanne.dickinson@chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk.
For an informal discussion regarding the post please contact Councillor Sue Reece on 07785511286.
The closing date for applications is 17 July 2026, and applications must be
submitted via email to joanne.dickinson@chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk.
Interview date: week of the 27 July 2026.
All details are available on this document advertising the post of Project Volunteer Co-ordinator.
You can also view the post on the Indeed website.
