Volunteer Tour Guide
Volunteer Tour Guide
Posted for The Crossness Engines Trust
Posted by Bexley Voluntary Service Council
You will be redirected to the Bexley Voluntary Service Council website to express your interest.
Crossness Pumping Station is the jewel in the crown of the Victorian London sewers. Built originally in 1865 by Sir Joseph Bazalgette, our site includes beautiful examples of Victorian architecture including the Grade 1 listed Beam Engine house.
Our tour guide volunteers share this one-of-a-kind “cathedral on the marshes” with the public on our guided tours and open days. They bring the site to life with exciting stories, photographs, and objects that tell the story of Crossness and Victorian Britain.
What you might be doing
- Showing visitors our amazing site
- Learning and sharing London history
- Helping lead visitors around one of London’s hidden gems
- Presenting our talks on the history and architecture of London
You’ll get the chance to
- Meet enthusiastic visitors from around the world
- Learn new stories about London below the ground
- There may be opportunities to research and develop our talks and tours
What we offer
- An in-person induction and routine 1-to-1 check-ins with our volunteer manager to ensure the role fits your interests and aims
- Complete training fitting your role, with opportunities to take part in wider training
- Free parking and locker facilities as well as a volunteer canteen with free tea, coffee, and biscuits.
- You will be sent our monthly volunteer newsletter The Chronicle to keep you updated with all that’s happening at Crossness
What skills do I need?
This role is for you if
- You are interested in working with a variety of people from different backgrounds
- You enjoying speaking to new people
- You have an interest in London’s history and architecture.
No previous experience is necessary! If you are interested and friendly we’d love to hear from you
Details
- DBS check required
- Driving Licence and Vehicle required
- Equal opportunities policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Ongoing support; Health and Safety Policy
- Suitable for under 18s
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When is this role available?
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Whilst most of our tours are on Tuesdays and Fridays, there is the possibility of opportunities on other days to support private tours.
Location:
The Old Works, Crossness STW
Bazalgette Way,
Abbey Wood
London
SE2 9AQ
You will be redirected to the Bexley Voluntary Service Council website to express your interest.
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