What You'll Do:
- Providing a warm and friendly welcome to everyone visiting the Cathedral, demonstrating sensitivity to the variety of visitor needs
- Informing visitors of the services and events taking place
- Answering questions about the Cathedral and the local area
- Dealing with enquiries from visitors
- Encouraging visitors to visit all parts of the Cathedral, including the Shop, Café and Church Yard.
- Referring any visitors in need of pastoral care to the Day Chaplain
- Ensuring that those visiting the Cathedral are respectful
- Being vigilant regarding security and reporting any issues to the Vergers
Why You'll Love It:
- Experience of volunteering in a historic London landmark
- The chance to find out about the fascinating history of the Cathedral.
- An opportunity to meet new people and develop communication and/or language skills
- An opportunity to make a contribution to the aims and mission of the Cathedral
- Discounts in the Cathedral Shop and Café
- Invitation to Cathedral events.
- Ongoing support from the Volunteers Officer
- More volunteer benefits are outlined in the volunteer handbook on the website.
What We're Looking For:
- Friendly, reliably and enthusiastic people who enjoy speaking to people from all backgrounds
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to be calm under stressful situations
- Knowledge of other languages would be of great benefit but is not essential
- Interest in the Cathedral and its history and able to demonstrate sympathy with the aims and mission of the Cathedral
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