People of the Peak Volunteer Induction and Taster Day, Trial Event – 11 April 2026

Interested in cultural heritage volunteering with Peak District National Park? Join us for a trial induction day to learn more about the People of the Peak Project.

The session will introduce the range of volunteering opportunities we are making available and give you the chance to try some of the practical skills used to help monitor and care for the Peak District’s historic sites and monuments.

What is People of the Peak: Past, Present, Future

People of the Peak: Past, Present Future is a project funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and delivered in partnership by the Peak District National Park Authority and the Peak District National Park Foundation. Its aim is to improve the monitoring and conservation of our historic sites and monuments, while expanding and diversifying our volunteer workforce. The project is currently in its development phase, running until November 2026. This is a time for testing ideas and learning what works, so a strong and successful delivery phase can begin in 2027.

We (Peak District Mosaic) are partnering with the Peak District National Park Authority and the Peak District National Park Foundation to ensure that the views and experiences of ethnically and culturally diverse communities are represented in this project.

What is Cultural Heritage?

From prehistoric burial mounds to Roman settlements, medieval castles to industrial quarries, traditional field barns to grand country houses, the Peak District is rich in archaeology and historic buildings. These, together with its intangible traditions and stories, make up the cultural heritage of the National Park.