Events Volunteer

This role takes place across both our sites The 1620s House & Garden and Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre.

What will you do?

– Help to create resources

– Help with set up/take down

– Assist with car parking

– Act as a ‘Meet and Greeter’

– Supervise key locations including ticket checking for talks and workshops

– Support the delivery of family and child friendly craft activities, games and other activities such as storytelling, music and dance (training provided)

– Facilitate feedback questionnaires

What will you learn?

– Gain first-hand experience of volunteering at two heritage sites

– Gain knowledge and a set of engagement, facilitation and communication skills

– Develop a knowledge of different events

– Training provided in the content & historical background of both sites and in public engagement techniques

– Be part of the wider heritage team across Leicestershire County Council

Is this you?

– Good communication skills

– Enjoy engaging with people of all ages

– Have a pleasant and helpful manner and a willingness to learn

– Friendly and able to work as part of a team

– Enthusiasm for history & heritage

– Willing to take part in some physical work

If you are interested please contact Hester Pode on 01163052247 or email hester.pode@leics.gov.uk