Dedicated volunteers give time to 16 sided house - A la Ronde

By: Nicola Perryman
Added: 22 January 2013

The dedicated team of volunteers from A la Ronde have contributed 17,072 hours to the property. A total of 175 active volunteers and another 16 newer volunteers have all given their time towards the engagement of the property.

Roles at A la Ronde vary from fundraising, room guiding, retail and membership recruitment.

Josie Woolger, Room Guide, says 'I am a volunteer room guide at the magical A la Ronde where I started just over five years ago, following attendance at a meeting to recruit new volunteers.  I was fascinated by the Parminter cousins, and wanted to know more about their fascinating life story. I was a bit nervous at first, but there were plenty of friendly faces to ease me in.'

Nicola Perryman, House Steward adds ' the volunteers never cease to amaze me. I enjoy working with such a great team of interested people. The hours completed last year beats our previous total and helps visitors to engage further with the property and discover more about its people story'.

To read more from Josie go to http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/join-in/view-page/item558777/259637/

Photo credit Colin Searle Photography