Volunteer Recruitment Mornings - Fan Bay and South Foreland Lighthouse
National Trust Visitor Centre, The White Cliffs of Dover, Dover · 25 November to 28 November 2026
Image: National TrustVolunteer open mornings at Fan Bay and South Foreland Lighthouse near Dover, run by the National Trust. Visitors can drop in between 10:00 and 13:00 to meet staff and volunteers and learn about roles such as guiding visitors through the historic gun emplacement, shelter tunnels, plotting room or lighthouse, and greeting visitors. The sessions are informal, free and need no booking, so they suit anyone thinking about volunteering.
Highlights
- Drop in between 10:00 and 13:00, no booking needed
- Free, informal sessions with casual dress
- Roles include guiding, greeting and welcoming visitors
Getting there
National Trust Visitor Centre, The White Cliffs of Dover, CT16 1HJ
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