Victoria Tunnel Guide

Join our tunnel guide team leading tours in Victoria Tunnel – the number one thing to do in Newcastle on TripAdvisor – and help make it a wonderful fulfilling experience for thousands of visitors a year.

Our guides run short 75-minute tours and longer 2-hour tours both for the public and private groups through part of the historic tunnel, running underground for two and a half miles beneath Newcastle’s city centre.

We focus on two key periods of the Tunnel’s history its beginning as a Victorian coal wagonway and its use as an air-raid shelter during World War II. Full training is provided in both content and delivery, as well as ensuring high health and safety standards during tours.

Tours are delivered by pairs of guides, and we support our volunteers to buddy up or to lead tours with a range of people, whichever suits them most.

Complete our application form here: https://ouseburntrust.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer/victoria-tunnel-guide/

Skills

Outgoing and willing to speak in public

Enthusiastic about sharing the history of Newcastle

Good information retention

Willingness to learn

Adaptable

Physically able to lead tours – the tunnel has level access, but is 6’3 in height, and you’ll travel around 800m in,

This role will suit you if you are:

Someone who enjoys meeting new people
Keen to learn more about Victoria Tunnel
You enjoy supporting and being supported by other members of a team
You want to give your time and enthusiasm to help us preserve this iconic landmark for future generations whilst sharing stories of its past with the visitors of today

Details

Accessibility
Due to historic blast walls the tunnel is not suitable for wheelchairs. Ability to walk/stand for 90 minutes is required.
Age restrictions
Over 18's only
DBS check required
Equal Opportunities Policy
In line with expenses policy, includes travel.
Expenses reimbursed
Ongoing support
Mentoring programme in place, bespoke
Training provided
First Aid
Volunteer induction
Induction to Ouseburn Trust and role specific induction provided
Volunteers covered by insurance