Eyes On, Hands On
Would you like to be part of our national volunteer programme, helping to maintain the thousands of headstones the Commonwealth War Graves Commission cares for?
We launched our Eyes On, Hands On programme in 2019 and, since then, we’ve recruited and trained over 2,000 volunteers across the UK – very special people who provide valuable support to the CWGC by carrying out inspections on war graves scattered across more than 12,500 locations.
As a volunteer, you will have comprehensive training and ongoing support from the EOHO Regional Coordinators, as well as opportunities to get involved in more exciting initiatives.
At the moment we are looking for new recruits in very specific towns and areas, so we can reach 100% coverage of our sites by March 2024. Hit the button below to discover your volunteering opportunities.
Our Eyes On, Hands On volunteers do amazing work helping maintain these important scattered war grave markers.
Our latest impact report figures show the fantastic work of our dedicated volunteers:
- 88% of UK sites were allocated to EOHO project members
- Over 23,000 site reports were sent
- More than 36,000 hours were spent
- Over 160,000 headstones were inspected
- More than 44,500 headstones were cleaned or tidied
Want to get involved? Check out the latest opportunities on the Volunteers page.
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By donating to the Commonwealth War Graves Foundation, you are helping us to keep the stories of the brave servicemen and women who died in the two World Wars alive. Can you help us ensure that their sacrifice is not forgotten?
Your donation enables us to continue sharing the inspiring stories of those like Ensign Violette Szabo, a brave SOE operative and spy who was executed in Ravensbrück concentration camp and posthumously awarded the George Cross. Violette is commemorated at our Brookwood Memorial.