Volunteer Stories – John Hancock
22/07/2026
By Anne
Role in the park: Receptionist Background: John has been here “since it opened” and was one of the first receptionists here. He is 81 years old and lives locally. Previous to volunteering at the park he worked for five years as a hospital receptionist up until the Covid period. John has been volunteering for about …
Volunteer
Do you have you an interest in history, gardens, education or events? Would you like to meet new people and learn news skills working within a beautiful and fascinating park and garden?
We need help with all aspects of the Park – gardening, wildlife, history, guided tours, education, events, visitor welcome, fundraising, admin, marketing, social media – and more! If you have time to spare we’d be thrilled to welcome you as a volunteer.
Do get in touch
Head Gardener – Blue Barnes Thomas – bluebarnesthomas@tywigateway.org.uk
Admin Officer -Sarah Dobson -sarahdobson@tywigateway.org.uk