Tour Guide
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Volunteers are needed as Tour Guides to guide small groups around the extraordinary rooms in the house and gardens.
Talliston is a unique house and gardens in Great Dunmow. Dubbed “Britain’s Most Extraordinary Home” by The Times and recently featured on Channel 4's Outrageous Homes with Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen.
If you’d enjoy introducing others to the extraordinary world inside Talliston, ensuring people have a fantastic time on a day out, this could be the perfect role for you. Your commitment is just a few hours every last weekend of the month, though we also are looking for people to help on private group tours on occasional weekdays.
What skills do I need?
- Customer service skills
- Communication skills
- Sensitivity and understanding
- Interest and knowledge of history.
- Basic computer skills.
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?
When: 20/08/2024 - 20/08/2027
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Tours run on Saturday & Sunday 11:30-14:00 and 15:00-17:30
Volunteers usually do both tours on one of these days, but there is the possibility to do just one tour.
We also get booked by groups for occasional weekday visits, so anyone who could help in
the week would be welcome, too.
Location:
This opportunity is available in the following regions:
Braintree
Uttlesford
You will be redirected to the Volunteer Essex website to express your interest.
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