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This is an exciting time to become one of our first Visitor Experience volunteers as the Royal Hospital restores the Soane Stable Yard and opens a Visitor and Outreach Centre with new displays telling the history of the Royal Hospital and Chelsea Pensioners. This project has been part funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. We will be delivering an exciting range of heritage activities, tours, events, and workshops for visitors to the New Soane Stable Yard.
• An interest in Heritage • Of smart appearance • Interest in supporting the work of the Royal Hospital Chelsea • Good communication skills and approachable nature • Comfortable working in busy environments • Experience in a customer service role may be helpful • Happy to be part of an amazing team of staff and volunteers • The role will require standing and potentially being on your feet for long periods of time Ability to represent the Royal Hospital Chelsea with professionalism, promoting our ethos, values and reputation
• The opportunity to gain knowledge and experience working in a • Heritage and Culture environment as a volunteer • Develop skills for your CV • Familiarisation with site and staff • Volunteer induction including Health and Safety training • Additional training in relation to your role • Have fun and meet new people • Recognition and appreciation for your contribution • Reimbursement of reasonable expenses in line with RHC policy • Opportunities to take part in events throughout the year • Regular one to one supervision to support you in your role and discuss your development • Refresher training every 2 years
The Royal Hospital Chelsea does not specify the amount of time volunteers give. We do recommend that you give 4 hours to get the most out of this role.
