Meet and Greet Volunteer

  • Be a visible presence outside the Black Gate and Castle Keep, welcoming visitors 
  • Guide visitors around the site
  • Engage with passers-by to encourage people to visit Newcastle Castle
  • Answer questions from visitors and members of the public
  • Potentially dress in historical costume and engage with visitors and passers by and provide photo opportunities (optional)

The website link for volunteering is: https://www.newcastlecastle.co.uk/work-with-us

Skills

  • Outgoing and willing to speak in public
  • Enthusiastic about sharing the history of Newcastle
  • Friendly and approachable

Details

  • Accessibility
    Although the Castle Keep is not accessible to people with mobility difficulties, this opportunity primarily takes place outdoors and in the Black Gate, so volunteers with mobility difficulties would be able to volunteer in this role with some adjustments
  • Age restrictions
    18+ only
  • DBS check required
  • Equal Opportunities Policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
  • Training provided
    Volunteers will be trained by staff in each engagement activity and will be given the opportunity to shadow more experienced volunteers to build their skills before delivering independently.
  • Volunteer induction
    Yes. We will provide a full induction on the first day of volunteering
  • Volunteer Policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Written role description

When can I volunteer?

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Afternoon Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Evening No No No No No No No

Location

The Black Gate,
Castle Garth
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE1 1RQ

More Opportunities from Newcastle Castle / The Heart of the City Partnership

Similar Opportunities

Before you can register your interest in this opportunity you must either login or register as a volunteer.

You will be returned to this page.

Login

Register

Register as a Volunteer
Feedback Please complete our short form