Living History Volunteers
You will be redirected to the Volunteer Centre Newcastle website to express your interest.
We want our visitor experience to get off to an informed and engaging start, right at the very beginning and as part of the visitor route between the Black Gate and Castle Keep.
To do this we are introducing two costumed interpretation roles:
- Castle Guards
- Town Criers.
The Castle Guards will operate in pairs from the guardroom at the entrance to the Black Gate and will “patrol” the area in front of this building, including the drawbridge and gateway.
You’ll be engaging with paying and potential visitors and setting the scene for an engaging experience inside the Castle.
The Town Crier will be making public announcements within the Castle Garth on the hour for a few minutes and will then continue speaking to visitors, as they follow a walking path around the buildings.
What will I be doing?:
- Talking to people in character (e.g. “surly guard”) about what they can see and do at the Castle.
- Learning about the history of the Castle to share with visitors in a fun and engaging way.
- Operating as part of a rota covering different character roles with scheduled breaks.
- Full training and support will be provided, as well as costumes for each role.
What skills do I need?
- An interest in history and a willingness to get dressed up and interact with the public are all that's required!
Details
- Accessibility
- Age restrictions
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Ongoing support
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
When is this role available?
When: 26/07/2019 - 30/09/2020
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Location:
Newcastle Castle,
Black Gate,
Castle Garth
Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE1 1RQ
You will be redirected to the Volunteer Centre Newcastle website to express your interest.
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