Volunteer
Join Our Vibrant Volunteer Team at New Lanark World Heritage Site!
At New Lanark World Heritage Site, we’re proud to have a fantastic team of dedicated volunteers from all ages and backgrounds, each bringing their unique passion to our community. Whether you’re excited about history, love connecting with people, or want to explore a new role, we’ll happily help match you with a volunteer opportunity that fits your interests!
If you have other skills or ideas to share, we’d love to hear from you! Please note, a Disclosure Scotland check will be conducted for all prospective volunteers.
To begin your volunteering journey, complete our Register Your Interest form online or email heritage@newlanark.org with your details. One of our friendly team members will get back to you as soon as possible.
Join us and help make a difference at New Lanark World Heritage Site!
We offer a wide range of volunteer opportunities across our site with flexible time commitments and full training provided to suit your schedule. Our volunteers also enjoy discounts in our café and gift shop. Current roles include:
- Learning Volunteer: Inspire visitors with engaging educational activities. [Learn more]
- Events Volunteer: Help make our exciting events unforgettable. [Learn more]
- Living Heritage/Historic Characters Volunteers: Bring the past to life for our Visitors [Learn more]
- Collections Management Volunteer: Preserve and care for our unique artifacts and records. [Learn more]
- Tour Volunteer: Bring the rich history of New Lanark to life for guests. [Learn more] (currently at capacity)
- Research Volunteer: Dive into historical research to uncover new stories. [Learn more] (currently at capacity)
- Retail Volunteer: Provide warm customer service, create attractive shop displays, sell and promote our signature products [Learn more] (currently at capacity)
- Visitor Centre Volunteer: Welcome guests, sell tickets, and help visitors explore New Lanark’s rich heritage. [Learn more] (currently at capacity)
- Green Spaces Volunteer: Help us look after our wonderful green spaces! [Learn more] (currently at capacity)
What’s on
Discover Scotland’s heritage on Doors Open Days 2026! Join New Lanark for free Guided Village Tours and Multisensory Storytime, 5-6
A fun and slightly gruesome look at life in the old cotton mills. Join the Bug Man to uncover creepy‑crawlies,
Step into festive magic at New Lanark’s Christmas Experience. Meet Santa, enjoy a fun family pantomime, take a magical Christmas
Weaving Workshop at New Lanark! Discover the timeless craft of hand weaving at New Lanark World Heritage Site. Join us
Exploring Special Stories from New Lanark's History. Join our informative talk series and learn about New Lanark's past.
Join our experienced tour guide and learn more about the history of our remarkable World Heritage Site. Every Saturday at
Step into the history of New Lanark through playful, interactive storytelling and crafting sessions designed for children aged 1–6.
New Lanark Soft Play: Fun indoor playground for kids 0-8, open daily, with exciting soft play parties for birthdays!