Visitor Support Volunteer

What You'll Do: 

Provide details about the organisation and the facilities at Kensington Palace 

Encourage visitors to engage with the stories of Kensington Palace 

Be aware of and promote the exhibition and visitor offer within Kensington Palace  

Assist visitors taking the accessible route around the Palace and help them use the lifts 

Support the charitable needs of the organisation by providing information and upselling Membership 

Have an understanding about the layout of the palace and location of facilities 

Have an awareness of emergency procedures, e.g. how to call a first aider, evacuation procedures, fire exits and to assist the Operations team as appropriate 

Why You'll Love It: 

You'll get to volunteer alongside an incredibly supportive team who are very passionate about history. 

We also offer a range of benefits:

Free individual entrance to all HRP sites and a discount in our shops. 

50% discount on food and drink in our cafes.

Travel expenses reimbursed (including mileage for cars).

Volunteer parties, events, and trips to visit other heritage and cultural organisations. 

What You'll Learn: 

Volunteering with us gives you the opportunity to grow as an individual, as well as the following:

Discover more about our palaces and take a look behind the scenes.

Learn what goes into running a palace and welcoming visitors to it

Develop your interpersonal skills by engaging with visitors from all over the world.

Gain experience and make connections in the heritage industry

Whatever your interests, volunteering can expand your horizons, open up new possibilities and uncover hidden interests and talents.

What We're Looking For: 

We are not looking for much; just that you are passionate about historic spaces, you enjoy interacting with people, and you want to learn more about the heritage sector.

Summary
Volunteering
Supporter
Culture
Widening participation
Kensington and Chelsea
Location of opportunity: 
Kensington Palace
0 Weeks Minimum
0 Hours / Week
Skills you will develop: 
Active listening
Empathy
Interpersonal / Confidence
Languages you should know: 
English
Relevant interests: 
Museums, Libraries and Institutions
Requirements: 
Over 18 years old

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