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Our purpose is to look after special places for ever, for everyone, to inspire them by sharing our beautiful buildings, glorious gardens, lovely landscape and wonderful wildlife.

 

Our volunteers bring a huge variety of skills that are so important in helping us to carry out our purpose. Their widely differing contributions are a constant source of pride for us on the estate, and many volunteers tell us how much they enjoy sharing their experiences with us year after year.

 

Volunteer support is invaluable, and the gift of time, skill and experience is greatly appreciated.

 

Volunteers are active across the estate in a wide variety of roles. In return for their support, we offer reasonable out of pocket travel expenses (upper limit applies) for each time a volunteer is on duty, access to an Estate Talks Programme, the opportunity to meet new friends and other like-minded people and a chance to play a part in the history of this amazing World Heritage Site.

 

 

You will assist the Visitor Centre Admissions team during peak periods by welcoming visitors and issuing tickets. In particular you will help existing National Trust members gain swift access to the estate. An interest in people, along with a warm and welcoming personality is essential.

 

Welcome visitors to the monastic water mill. Help them to discover and enjoy the various artefacts displayed and the many 'hands on' activities, such as the model corn mill. You will ensure a smooth flow of visitors through the building, as you answer their questions. Your enthusiasm will help others to enjoy this attraction to the full.

 

Support the Customer Services team at the Visitor Centre by welcoming visitors and acting as an information point to ensure that all who visit this World Heritage Site have a truly memorable visit. An interest in people along with a confident and approachable manner is essential.

 

Help our team through providing support to the duty manager on a weekend, assist with daily tasks and provide support in situations. Answer the telephone and provide information for visits. Carry out general office and administration tasks.

 

Volunteer with the gardening team help look after the grounds in accordance with our World Heritage Site conservation plan. Work within a friendly team to complete tasks and gain practical skills as you move around the site to work in the Water Garden, Deer Park and Abbey area; gaining different skills throughout the year on a range of tasks. Full training will be provided.

 

Join our catering team and help support them in our new Abbey Tearoom. Your role will involve restocking shelves, serving hot and cold beverages, helping to ensure hygienic public and kitchen areas and operating the tills to take payment. You will be able to help answer general queries whilst delivering a high standard of customer service.

 

Help visitors to enjoy and explore St Mary's church. Learn more about William Burges and the exceptional stained glass. A willingness to talk to people is required to enjoy this role to the full. Training will be provided.

 

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