Join A Team

These volunteers will support the planning, development and delivery of activities including the programme of seasonal events as well as regular programming for monthly activities, art displays and concerts. As well as the induction training, volunteers will receive role specific training relating to events planning, first aid and engaging different audiences.

These volunteers will support the Heritage Engagement Officer to develop and deliver the schools and family learning programme. They will assist with group visits and deliver talks and tours when required. They will receive safeguarding training for working with young people and learn how to create engaging and accessible educational resources for people with different learning needs.

These volunteers will support the Historian in Residence and the Heritage Engagement Officer to research the history of the site, develop on site and complementary interpretation. They will work together with the learning volunteers to develop accessible and historically accurate talks, tours and other educational activities and resources. They will receive training in developing accessible interpretation and improving research skills.

These volunteers will help staff and the project team to create a welcoming and accessible environment for volunteers and visitors. They will provide support to the wider volunteer team as core members of the mentoring programme, supporting the delivery of the general induction programme and becoming 1-2-1 buddies for new volunteers. These volunteers will also provide support to young people and students participating in the learning and participation programme. They will receive training in mentoring and befriending, effective communication and mental health first aid. Those directly supporting young people are required to undertake a DBS check.

These volunteers will maintain the outdoor spaces around the church ensuring the space is well kept and safe to use. These volunteers will also support the learning and events volunteers with developing activities that promote environmentally responsible behaviours. They will receive training in site maintenance and carbon literacy and support the Ecologist in Residence with surveying and recording site species.

These volunteers will assist with the running of the community cafe provision at the church, including assisting at events. This role involves coordinating cake making, advising on stock levels and managing sales. Volunteers will receive barista training, using the card machine and delivering good customer service.

Specific opportunities will be created with young volunteers in mind. These will primarily be time limited and include work experience, takeover days and community service for nationally organised programmes like D of E. Stebbing Primary School will be a key partner in this area, through their ‘School Community Month’ activities and engagement with the Ecologist in Residence and Historian in Residence. As well as participating in the wider volunteer training programme the Young Volunteers will learn employability, teamwork and problem solving skills as well as enjoy the experience of playing an active part in community life. Further opportunities may develop from the Young People’s learning programme, and this will inform the continued development of the volunteer offer. The opportunities will be flexible and allow for remote volunteering as well as being onsite.