The seaside retreat created by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert at Osborne is unrivalled for the intimate insight it gives us into their private lives. It is truly their creation, from the replica Swiss Cottage where their children learned housekeeping to the extraordinary Durbar Room, a tribute to the queen’s love of India.
Our Visitor Volunteers help English Heritage to bring to life and inspire both a love for history and a love Osborne that ensures our Visitors leave with a positive experience and happy memories.
Our team of Visitor Volunteers importantly also help us to not only provide an engaging experience, but a safe one.
Skills
We are looking for people who:
•Have a friendly, enthusiastic manner and enjoy meeting people from all walks of life.
•Can confidently communicate and engage with all age groups.
•Enjoys working in a team
•Are keen to learn about the history of Osborne and share this knowledge with our visitors.
Details
- Diversity and equal opportunities policy
We are an inclusive organisation that welcomes all to volunteer. English Heritage is a Stonewall approved organisation. - Accessibility
- Age restrictions
16 -18 years will be considered and will require parental consent. There is no upper age limit. - Child Protection
- Complaints Policy
- Confidentially Policy
- DBS check required
- Ex Offenders
- Expenses reimbursed
Within the limits of our policy - Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Suitable for Duke of Edinburgh Award
- Suitable for Supported Volunteering
- Suitable for Under 16's
- Suitable for Under 18's
16 - 18 yr olds require Parental / Guardian consent. - Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Vulnerable Adults Policy
- Written role description
When can I volunteer?
Start Date: 01/09/2023
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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Morning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Afternoon | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
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