Join Us

HRGS welcome both volunteers and members.

You do not have to be a member to volunteer, or be a volunteer to be a member.

HRGS in November 2019 won the Kent Volunteering 2019 Award for being ‘Top Club and Society Volunteer Team – Swale’, More information can be found on the Kent Volunteering Awards website.

Membership

Membership runs for one year, from the day you join.

Benefits

  • receive our monthly magazine “The Archive”;
  • access to our regular history talks (currently delivered via Zoom Virtual Meetings);
  • join in archaeology digs;
  • access to HRGS library and records (currently suspended). 

Any new members wishing to join the group can do so using:

  • Membermojo.
  • by visiting the Heritage Hub in The Forum, Sittingbourne
  • Bank Transfer to The Historical Research Group of Sittingbourne, Nat West Bank, Sort Code: 60-19-25 Account No: 28528409
  • By cheque – send to Membership, HRGS, Unit 17, The Forum, Sittingbourne, ME10 3DL

For the latter two please complete the Membership Form and email to membership@hrgs.co.uk

Membership options are:

  • Individual – £30
  • Joint – £45
  • Family (One adult and children under 18) – £40
  • Family (Two adults and children under 18) – £55
  • E-Member (“The Archive” Subscription only) – £15
  • Corporate – £40

Volunteering

Why Volunteer:

  • You’ll meet new people

  • You’ll be part of a friendly team

  • It’s a chance to learn new skills

  • You can gain valuable work-related experience

  • You’ll receive training and support

  • It’s a chance to really indulge your passion

  • You can make a difference to local heritage

Volunteering Opportunities:

There are a number of opportunities from customer facing to research to general help.

Give as much time as you wish, be it hours, days or longer. Every little helps.

For more information see our volunteer page.