Tour Guide/Steward Volunteer Role at Little Holland House - Sutton Cultural Services

To meet and greet customers to the house and provide an overview of it’s history and answer any queries they may have. Deliver tours to a wide range of people including general visitors and scheduled exclusive out of hours tours. Learn and retell the stories of the house, the gifted Frank Dickinson and his family. Recognise and assist visitors who may need help to ensure they have a memorable, comfortable and enjoyable visit. Play a part in safeguarding the property and the objects.

About the Organisation

Sutton Cultural Services

What you will be doing

To meet and greet customers to the house and provide an overview of it’s history and answer any queries they may have.
Deliver tours to a wide range of people including general visitors and scheduled exclusive out of hours tours.
Learn and retell the stories of the house, the gifted Frank Dickinson and his family.
Recognise and assist visitors who may need help to ensure they have a memorable, comfortable and enjoyable visit.
Play a part in safeguarding the property and the objects.

Our volunteers have a vital role to play by delivering memorable and enjoyable tours and providing a warm welcome and excellent customer service to our visitors. We are open throughout the week and welcome a wide range of customers who are interested to find out more about this beautiful historic building.

What's in it for you?

Opportunities to meet new people and be part of our friendly team. A chance to share your knowledge and enthusiasm. Learn new skills and enhance current skills. Improve your CV and future job prospects. Help to preserve and promote local heritage and a beautiful and unique building.

What skills will you need?

Activities
Administration,Environmental
 
Skills & Attributes
Admin, Language Skills
 
Skills Description
Warm, polite, enthusiastic and friendly manner. The confidence and ability to talk to groups of people of all ages and backgrounds. Ability to convey information in an enjoyable and accessible way and respond to questions. Enthusiasm for meeting and chatting with people. Interest in the local area and willingness to learn more about local history.

What's the time commitment and where? 

Time Commitment

To be discussed.

 

Role Address

40 Beeches Ave Carshalton, SM5 3LW

How can I apply?

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