Volunteer Room Guide

with Castle Howard

Castle Howard is a stately home in North Yorkshire. Alongside being visited by over 250,000 people a year, the House has been regularly featured on film and television, most recently featuring in the Netflix show Bridgerton.

Room guides have a vital role to play in the daily operations of Castle Howard. Their role involves providing a warm welcome to visitors as they make their way around the House, inspiring them with the historical collections and sharing Castle Howard’s extraordinary story.

Room Guides are to be positioned around the House in key rooms, engaging with visitors to enable them to experience the room and learn about the collections held within.

Room Guides also play an essential role in safeguarding the collections and artefacts.

Room Guides do not need to be a ‘history buff’ as this role focusses on engaging enthusiastically with visitors from all walks of life, telling the narrative of the House and Gardens and contributing to an exceptional visitor experience.

Skills or experience required?:

This role would suit anyone who has an enthusiastic and friendly manner, is confident in and enjoys meeting new people, is happy to operate as part of a collaborative team and is keen to learn. Historical knowledge or in-depth knowledge of Castle Howard is not required for this role. You will be provided with all the resources and training you need to fulfil this role.

You will require?: Criminal Record Check (DBS)

This opportunity is suitable for: Wheelchair users

Frequency of opportunity: Ongoing

Can this opportunity be home based?: No

What are the areas of interest?: Architecture & building work, Arts, culture & heritage

Type(s) of cause supported: Arts, culture & heritage

Where is the opportunity located?: Ryedale

Includes out of pocket expenses?: Yes

How many hours per week is this opportunity?: Minimum 6 hours every week or fortnight

You can volunteer for this opportunity at the following times:

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening