- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Petworth House & Park Volunteer in a variety of roles
ORGANIZATION: Petworth House and Park
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Role summary
We are often recruiting for a wide range of volunteer roles and are keen to hear from you if you are keen to support of charitable cause. Get in contact to express your interest in volunteering at Petworth House and Park.
What's involved?
Their is a variety of opportunities to choose from, including; Room Guides, Visitor Welcome, Retail Assistants, Costume Interpreters, Event Assistants and Costume making! If the role you are looking for isn't listed get in touch and we can discuss other opportunities.
Depending on the role this will differ, but it could include;
* Developing your knowledge of Petworth House and Park, its stories and what it is has to offer throughout that day, so that all visitors receive accurate and relevant information to enhance their visit.
* Making visitors feel welcome, answering any questions and encouraging them to get involved
* Helping visitors to discover more by telling stories and anecdotes relevant to the property, its theme and history
This role will suit you if you are... enjoy meeting new people, are confident and outgoing and like helping others. Willing to get stuck in with anything on a busy day.
We look forward to hearing from you.
By getting involved you could
* Becoming part of a friendly and dedicated team
* Meeting people from all walks of life and making new friends
* Improving your communication skills
* Enjoying new experiences and learning something new every day
* A regular series of social events, lectures and organised outings
To Apply please go to: https://myvolunteering.nationaltrust.org.uk/opportunity-view?id=09bd8c33-b20e-4515-a4b9-dcc28c22fc0d&distance=0.1 or email petworth.volunteers@nationaltrust.org.uk
More opportunities with Petworth House and Park
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Petworth House and Park
Location:
Church Street, Petworth, GU28 0AE, GB
Mission Statement
The National Trust was founded in 1895 to promote and look after places of historic beauty permanently for the benefit of the nation across England, Wales and Northern Island. Our core purpose is to look after special places for ever, for everyone.
Description
A stately mansion nestled in the South Downs housing the finest art collection in the care of the National Trust.
Petworth has a rich and varied history waiting to be discovered. Stroll through state rooms saturated with internationally important paintings by artists such as Van Dyck, Reynolds, Titian and Blake together with classical and neo-classical sculptures. Follow in the footsteps of JMW Turner who spent long periods at the mansion under the patronage of the 3rd Earl of Egremont, and whose paintings of Petworth park can be seen at Petworth today.
The servants’ quarters by contrast offer a glimpse of life 'below stairs’. Step inside some of these rooms and imagine the hustle and bustle of servant life.
The landscape gives every impression of being totally natural but in reality nothing is further from the truth. The park was transformed in the 1750s and early 1760s by Lancelot 'Capability’ Brown.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Petworth HouseChurch StreetPetworth, West Sussex RH15 8HWUnited Kingdom
DATE POSTED
July 17, 2016
SKILLS
- Administrative Support
- Exhibition Arts
- History
- Archeology
- Ushering
- Gardening
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- completely flexible