Volunteer with the trust

Four open roles, none of them full-time, none of them glamorous, all of them useful.

We are a small charity. Our annual working roll is ten volunteers and we are content with that. If one of the roles below sounds like the right kind of small commitment, please do write to us using the form at the foot of the page — a trustee will reply within five working days from our office in Streethay.

A verger in a cream cassock and navy stole stands at the open west door of St Margaret's, holding a leather-bound parish handbook with the words GREAT BARR CHURCH LANDS gold-tooled on the spine.

Above · The verger at the west door — Eastertide 2026.

Current roles · May 2026

Four open volunteer roles.

Role 01 · Outdoors

Saturday churchyard mower

Strimmer and ride-on mower work, on one Saturday in three from April to October. We pair newcomers with a more experienced volunteer for the first two visits. Team lead: Edward, of Hamstead.

Commitment
~3 hrs / Sat × 7
Location
St Margaret's yard
Equipment
Provided
DBS
Not required

Role 02 · Tower

Beginner bell-ringer

The tower captain runs a Tuesday practice for absolute beginners. Eight bells, recast 1922; a patient teacher; the option to come and listen for a few weeks first. Team lead: Thomas, of Streetly.

Commitment
Tue 19.30–21.00
Location
Tower, St Margaret's
Min age
11 (w/ parent)
DBS
Yes, if leading

Role 03 · Kitchen table

Burial-records transcriber

Reading photographs of headstones and entering inscriptions into our public Burial Records database. Done from home, two hours when you have them, at the pace that suits. Team lead: Pauline, of Pheasey.

Commitment
~2 hrs / quarter
Location
Your own home
Skills
Patience; a laptop
DBS
Not required

Role 04 · Sunday

Sunday welcomer

Sidesman-equivalent: meeting visitors at the south porch, handing out an order of service, and being a friendly first face. Once a month at the 10.00 Eucharist. Team lead: Margaret, of Great Barr.

Commitment
1 Sun / month
Location
South porch
Training
One Saturday morning
DBS
Recommended

Send an enquiry

An expression of interest — not yet a commitment.

Tell us which role catches your eye and a sentence or two about you. A trustee will reply within five working days. We do not keep your details on any list other than this enquiry, and we will not pass them on.

Or simply visit

Not the right time? You are very welcome to come along to a Sunday Eucharist or a Tuesday bell-practice as a visitor first.