Volunteer work supports teenager's ‘deep passion’ for history

Alex Morrell first applied to volunteer at Belsay Hall, a grand country house estate, as part of her Year 11 work experience and gave her time there over the summer.

Now in Year 12 at Dame Allan’s Sixth Form, she has secured a longer-term placement as part of the Sixth Form’s community service programme, and is helping to support the conservation and upkeep of the hall.