Volunteer Work, Jobs in Barnard Castle, Dur (with Salaries)

Raby Volunteer
Raby Estates —Staindrop
- Hotel
- Experience working with children
- Guest services
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TikTok Social Media Volunteer
Oxfam Darlington —Darlington
- £0.01 a year
- Social media management
- Writing skills
- English
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HR & Volunteer Administrator
St Cuthbert's Hospice —Durham
- £25,055 - £25,645 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Human resources
- Hospice
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Retail Volunteer (Darlington - North Road Retail Park)
Barnardo's —Darlington
- Call to connect
- Store discount
- Employee discount
Book Department Volunteer
British Heart Foundation —Durham
- Employee discount
Online Sales Photographer Volunteer (Homestore)
British Heart Foundation —Darlington
- Employee discount
Retail Volunteer (Bishop Auckland, Abraham Park)
Barnardo's —Bishop Auckland
- Call to connect
- Store discount
- Employee discount
Retail Volunteer (Kirkby Stephen)
Barnardo's —Kirkby Stephen
- Call to connect
- Store discount
- Employee discount
Shift Lead Volunteer
Oxfam Darlington —Darlington
- £0.01 a year
- Part-time
- English
- In-person
- Retail management
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Retail Online Research Volunteer- Store Based (St Helens Auckland)
Barnardo's —Bishop Auckland
- Call to connect
- Computer literacy
- Research
- Computer skills
- Store discount
- Employee discount
Shop Volunteer (Till & Customer Service - Richmond)
British Red Cross Volunteer —Richmond
- Customer service
- No experience needed
Retail Online Research Volunteer- Store Based (Tow Law)
Barnardo's —Tow Law
- Call to connect
- Computer literacy
- Research
- Computer skills
- Store discount
- Employee discount
Retail Online Research Volunteer- Store Based (Darlington - Whinfield Shopping Centre)
Barnardo's —Darlington
- Call to connect
- Computer literacy
- Research
- Computer skills
- Store discount
- Employee discount
Retail Online Research Volunteer- Store Based (Darlington - North Road Retail Park)
Barnardo's —Darlington
- Call to connect
- Computer literacy
- Research
- Computer skills
- Store discount
- Employee discount
Anti-Social Behaviour Case Review Independent Chair- Volunteer
Durham Constabulary —Durham
Cash Desk Volunteer (Homestore)
British Heart Foundation —Darlington
- Cash handling
- Employee discount
Retail Volunteer (Darlington - Whinfield Shopping Centre)
Barnardo's —Darlington
- Call to connect
- Store discount
- Employee discount
Retail Online Research Volunteer- Store Based (Kirkby Stephen)
Barnardo's —Kirkby Stephen
- Call to connect
- Computer literacy
- Research
- Computer skills
- Store discount
- Employee discount
Cash Desk Volunteer
British Heart Foundation —Darlington
- Cash handling
- Employee discount
Warehouse Volunteer (Homestore)
British Heart Foundation —Darlington
- Employee discount

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Raby Volunteer

Raby Estates -
Staindrop

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Job details

Volunteer

Qualifications

Closing procedures
Experience working with children
Opening procedures
Guest services

Full job description

Location:RabyCastle

Department:Leisure and Tourism

Employment Basis:Voluntary (Must be 18 years old or over)

Overview of Raby Estates

Raby Castle near Staindrop has been the home of the Vane family for generations and is open to visitors. Lord and Lady Barnard seek to develop the Castle and grounds so that it becomes one of the foremost visitor attractions in the North.

The Raby Estate comprises substantial landholdings and trading operations include in-house farms, let farms and residential property, along with sporting enterprises across Estates in Co Durham and Shropshire. We also have visitor attractions at Raby Castle, High Force Hotel and Waterfall in Upper Teesdale and The Wrekin in Shropshire.

As well as the Estates own Home Farm in Raby Park, there are many tenanted farms and a large number of houses and cottages in villages around Teesdale, many are whitewashed farmsteads and houses where families have been tenants for several generations.

Role Details

Raby Estate is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to welcome visitors to Raby Castle. Applicants must be 18 years or above and should have a friendly and outgoing personality as they are the first point of contact to welcome thousands of visitors each year. This is a hands-on role where you will be expected to work independently and as part of a team.

What youll be doing

The successful candidate will report to the Castle Custodian and public engagement/learning officer and will deliver exceptional customer service ensuring that visitors receive a positive first impression and a friendly welcome.

Volunteers play a crucial role in helping to share Raby Castles rich and fascinating history with visitors. We are currently recruiting volunteers to support the Raby Castle team from Monday to Sunday.

Assisting the Visitor Services Team to prepare the property for public opening and assist in the closing down procedure
Helping visitors to discover more about Raby Castle and be inspired during their visit
Be on duty in the public rooms of the Castle throughout the day to ensure that all visitors view the property at its best and impart information about Raby Castle visitors
Welcoming visitors at entrances and explain whats on each day, advertising our range of tours, family-fun activities and special events
Providing an excellent visitor experience; being proactive and approachable with the visitors experience in mind.Being informative and knowledgeable when answering visitors questions about Raby Castle
Engaging with children using hand out trails and activity sheets
Being proactive in providing low-level security to Raby Castle during opening hours
Work within Raby Castles procedures
Work in compliance with the Raby Castle Health and Safety policy at all times
Undertake training as and when required
Potential for future volunteering opportunities across the wider grounds including gardens and visitor services

What we need to see

We are looking for someone with an outgoing, helpful and friendly personality, confident in engaging with members of the public. You will be familiar with our beautiful spaces at Raby, from the stunning Octagon Drawing Room to the grand Entrance Hall. We are looking for confident, enthusiastic and friendly faces to welcome visitors to Raby. Help to provide a memorable experience by highlighting special items from our collections and being on-hand to answer questions.

What weve got to offer

A welcoming and enjoyable volunteering experience
A full induction and training programme with on-going support
Monthly volunteer coffee mornings and other volunteer social events such as the annual staff Party.
Historical book borrowing from the Volunteer Library
Free Admission to visitor attractions for Volunteers (plus one adult)
Social Events

Its people that make a place, without people, a place is simply an empty shell. At Raby this is certainly true, its our people that make Raby special. We strive to offer our volunteers an excellent learning environment and the tools to perform, enabling them to achieve their goals and be the best they can be.

How to apply

If you would like to be to be part of our journey, wed love to hear from you. If you feel you have the necessary skills, experience and personality to undertake this role, wed love to hear from you.

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