Heritage Tour Guide

Heritage Tour Guide

Posted for Royal Gunpowder Mills

Posted by Volunteer Essex

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The Royal Gunpowder Mills is a 170 acre site protected for its’ industrial heritage and natural history. Almost thewhole site is classed as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM) and is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). We open to the public to share the exhibitions and offer tours and activities.


About the role: 

Visitors can choose to take the 30 minute tractor trailer guided tour around the 170 acresite, where they can see and learn about RGM’s story. There are also special access walking tours and occasional introductory talks requiring volunteer guides. As a guide you will pass on the wonders of the site as your travel round the tour route. You will explain the purpose of the tour, say how long it will take and give the short safety talk. also, communicate important features and facts of the site for the enjoyment and education of the visitors, helping them make sense of the historic and natural environment. 

What skills do I need?

We seek someone: 

  • - With good communication/presentation skills, being able to explain clearly and effectively.


  • - Havingan interest (and some knowledge-not essential)of relevant history/nature.

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  • - Who has a willingness to learn new information and gain a thorough knowledge of the site and itsoperations. 


  • - Able to keep to time allocations in order for the tours to work in conjunction with other activities. 


  • - With a willingness to be out of doors in variable weather conditions and the ability to stand on the trailer for the 30 minute tour. 


  • - Confident and able to work with a wide range of public.


  • - Reliable, e.g. informing the relevant Royal Gunpowder Mills staff in good time, where possible, if not able to attend on any agreed days/times.  


  • - To be prepared to engage with the visitors in a friendly, calmand helpful manner 

  • Whois able to work as part of the team. 

Posted for Royal Gunpowder Mills

Posted by Volunteer Essex

Register your interest

You will be redirected to the Volunteer Essex website to express your interest.

Details

  • Accessibility
  • Data Protection policy
  • DBS check required
  • Equal opportunities policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
  • Suitable for under 18s
  • Training provided
  • Volunteer induction
  • Volunteer policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Written role description

When is this role available?

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Between 3-6 hours.
There is a rota for when we are open to the public or other times when groups are booked, volunteers offer their time and the rota is drawn up to be sure the tours are covered.

All relevant information and training will be provided.

Location:

Beaulieu Drive
Waltham Abbey
Essex
EN9 1JY

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You will be redirected to the Volunteer Essex website to express your interest.

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