Explainer Volunteer

We are looking for friendly and enthusiastic people to help our visitors understand and enjoy their experience of our site. As a volunteer, you will;

• Provide a warm and friendly welcome for all visitors
• Help convey the story of our sites by actively engaging with visitors in answering their questions, telling stories about the house or collection, and helping with family trails
• Help preserve and protect the collection
• Attend relevant training courses and workshops to increase your knowledge of our sites

What skills, qualities and experience do I need? We are looking for people who;

• Have a friendly, enthusiastic manner and enjoy engaging with people from all walks of life
• Have confidence in their ability to communicate well with all age groups
• Are keen to learn more about our sites
• Are happy to be on their own with members of the public