Chiswick House and Gardens - Visitor Welcome Volunteer
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Chiswick House and Gardens Trust is a registered charity, created jointly by English Heritage and the London Borough of Hounslow. The organisation is among the examples of 18th-century British architecture in West London and aims to conserve its historic, horticultural, and natural heritage, sustain and improve biodiversity, and support the local community’s health and well-being.
Details of the Volunteering Opportunity:
In this role, you will work alongside Chiswick House and Gardens staff to deliver a consistent experience and help look after its historic collection. As a Visitor Welcome Volunteer, you enhance communication, public speaking, and customer service skills.
Typical duties include:
- Welcoming visitors to the House, Conservatory, and Kitchen Garden, and helping with access needs
- Sharing the stories of Chiswick House and Gardens, with visitors of all ages and backgrounds
- Helping visitors set up and use the audio guides around the House
- Delivering Spotlight Talks, 5-10 minutes of more in-depth information to a small audience.
Please note, the Brunel Volunteers team would like you to commit to a minimum of 2-3 months.
Additional Benefits:
- Volunteering Hours to go towards the Brunel Volunteers Award
- Volunteering achievement recognised on your HEAR Transcript