Storyteller

Storyteller

Posted for English Heritage - Audley End House and Gardens

Posted by Volunteer Essex

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We are looking for outgoing and enthusiastic people to join our team of Storytelling Volunteers to help bring our sites to life. You will be dressed in a historical costume relevant to the site.

What will I be doing?

• Dressed in replica costume you’ll interact with visitors and share stories of life from the era.  This role isn’t about acting, or portraying a particular individual, it’s about using your costume to engage with visitors to help them connect with the site’s past. 
• Each interaction you have with visitors can be different and no two conversations will be the same. To help visitors get the most from their visit you could be: 
  
• Describing what life would have been like living or working at the site
  
• Answering visitors’ questions and providing accurate information in a lively and engaging way
• Using handling objects or demonstrating historical activities

Full training and support will be provided to help you settle into your role.

What skills do I need?

What skills, qualities and experience do I need?            

• You’ll need to enjoy meeting and talking with people of all ages and backgrounds
  
• Have a passion for sharing historical stories and information
• Some historical knowledge would be beneficial, but we will provide you with all of the information and training you need
• A desire to learn and a want to share your knowledge with our visitors