Stonehenge and Old Sarum - volunteers needed
by Figheldean Webmaster
at 16:39 08/01/10
(Notice Board)
In 2012 the visitor facilities at Stonehenge are changing. As part of the preparation process for the new Visitor Centre, we are looking for volunteers to take part in a pilot volunteering programme at Stonehenge and Old Sarum.
At Stonehenge, Volunteers will meet education groups arriving at the site, help the teacher to orientate around the site and give a 5-10 introductory talk before the teachers lead their own educational activities at the stones. Education groups visiting the site are of all ages and nationalities, although the majority are aged 13-16 years and come from schools in mainland Europe. Volunteers will have the opportunity to develop their talk in partnership with the education team and other volunteers.
At Old Sarum, Volunteers will support site staff in the delivery of 'Invaders and Settlers at Old Sarum' and interactive tour exploring the history of the site from the Iron Age to the medieval period. Tasks will include supervising of the movement of children around the site, preparing resources for each session and tidying at the end of each session, assisting site staff in the delivery of activities such as role play and archaeology handling and assisting the site team in evaluating the effectiveness of the session.
We are looking for volunteers who possess enthusiasm for working with people of all ages and nationalities, especially children and young people, are flexible and adaptable, have excellent communication skills and the ability to work in team with site staff and volunteers. We support the training and development of all volunteers and ask all volunteers to participate in training as required and, if requested, in the training of other volunteers. We reimburse reasonable travel expenses.
If you are interested in these opportunities, please contact me to register your interest and I will send you a registration pack and further information about the roles. My direct line telephone number is 0117 975 0720 or email rebecca.brough [AT] english-heritage.org.uk
Rebecca Brough
Education Liaison Officer South West
English Heritage South West Regional Office
29 Queen Square
Bristol
BS1 4ND
Direct line: (0117) 975 0720
www.english-heritage.org.uk/learning
At Old Sarum, Volunteers will support site staff in the delivery of 'Invaders and Settlers at Old Sarum' and interactive tour exploring the history of the site from the Iron Age to the medieval period. Tasks will include supervising of the movement of children around the site, preparing resources for each session and tidying at the end of each session, assisting site staff in the delivery of activities such as role play and archaeology handling and assisting the site team in evaluating the effectiveness of the session.
We are looking for volunteers who possess enthusiasm for working with people of all ages and nationalities, especially children and young people, are flexible and adaptable, have excellent communication skills and the ability to work in team with site staff and volunteers. We support the training and development of all volunteers and ask all volunteers to participate in training as required and, if requested, in the training of other volunteers. We reimburse reasonable travel expenses.
If you are interested in these opportunities, please contact me to register your interest and I will send you a registration pack and further information about the roles. My direct line telephone number is 0117 975 0720 or email rebecca.brough [AT] english-heritage.org.uk
Rebecca Brough
Education Liaison Officer South West
English Heritage South West Regional Office
29 Queen Square
Bristol
BS1 4ND
Direct line: (0117) 975 0720
www.english-heritage.org.uk/learning