Explainer Volunteer (Kenwood House)

Kenwood House - English Heritage

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Events & Stewarding,Art & Design

Conservation

We need people who: • Have a friendly, enthusiastic manner • Enjoy dealing with people from all walks of life • Have confidence in their ability to communicate well with all age groups • Are keen to learn more about Kenwood’s history • Are happy to be on their own in our rooms with members of the public.

• A welcoming and enjoyable experience • To be treated fairly and with respect • Recognition and appreciation for your contribution • A full induction and training programme with on-going support • A volunteer pass allowing free entry to English Heritage properties is available on completion of 60 hours or four months of volunteering • Reimbursement of reasonable travel costs between home and volunteering location within agreed limits • A certificate to demonstrate work carried out for English Heritage is available on request to show future employers or further education providers • You will be covered by English Heritage’s own indemnity arrangements in respect of all liabilities that may result from your appointment as a volunteer.

We are looking for people who can volunteer regularly, ideally for one session/week or a minimum two sessions/month. We offer multiple sessions per day, every day of the week. You are not expected to choose a consistent weekday or time in which you will volunteer, and are welcome to attend whichever is most convenient. We welcome volunteers on any day of the week but are especially keen to expand our weekend volunteer community at present!

Further location details may be provided below.

Ben Noton

Kenwood House, Hampstead Lane

NW3 7JR

You can reach us through the following ways. • Bus: Runs between Brent Cross and Finsbury Park, via Golders Green and Archway, and stops right outside the entrance to Kenwood. • Train: Highgate Underground station (Northern Line) is 1.1 miles away, with a walk along the road to Kenwood; Hampstead Heath Overground and Gospel Oak stations are approximately 1.4 miles away, with a walk through the park to Kenwood. • Car: We have a staff/volunteer car park which you may use after your induction.

We are committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and are proud to support its aims. This means we will interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for a job vacancy and consider them on their abilities. Where we can, we make work adjustments to accommodate volunteers needs.