Heritage Guide

If you’re passionate about local history and heritage – this is the role for you! Our heritage volunteers help visitors learn more about St. Mary’s Heritage Centre’s long and storied past and its place in the community from the eleventh century right through to the present.

What you will be doing

• Being present when we’re open to the public to greet visitors and answer any questions they may have.
• Aiding with the protection, interpretation and curation of artefacts, grave markers and plaques on display.
• Potentially delivering heritage talks and tours of St. Mary’s and the grounds.
• Heritage volunteers may also be invited to help out with the school trips we offer at St. Mary’s.
• Heritage Volunteers report to our Communications Officer, but you will be supervised by another member of staff depending on the task – you will be told in advance who to report to.

What's in it for you?

• The opportunity to meet new people and make friends in a supportive community setting.
• The chance to grow your passion for local history and share it with our visitors.
• If you’re part of a local community organisation, it is also an opportunity to build links with our visitors and similar organisations holding events here.
• Work experience at a heritage attraction, opportunities for training and skill development.

Skills

• A positive, reliable, nature and an interest in providing excellent visitor experience.
• Good communications skills and enthusiasm
• A willingness to be a team player; to support and listen to staff and other volunteers.
• A willingness to learn.
• Some knowledge of the local area and its history would be great– but lots of information about St. Mary’s will be provided.