Your role will be primarily assisting two departments within the estate office at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal. In addition to the assistance you give these departments you will also have the opportunity to become involved with other departments to support your own career interests and to help fulfil the aims of your placement here.

What’s in it for you?

• Gain experience of being part of the busy team at one of the National Trust’s most visited and diverse properties
• Develop a personal portfolio of case studies and projects to demonstrate achievements and capabilities
• An opportunity to gain an understanding of the work of the Trust
• Meeting people from all walks of life and making new friends
• Improving your communication skills
• Develop proof reading, copy writing and digital skills
• Gain an overview of volunteer management at a World Heritage Site
• Enjoying new experiences and learning something new every day
• Develop an understanding of the demands of a busy communications team

What’s involved?

• Closely support the priorities of the Volunteers department
• Closely support the priorities of the Visitor Experience & Marketing department
• Becoming familiar with and then following the National Trust’s Health and Safety Policy at all times
• Giving any other appropriate assistance in relation to the project/role as may be reasonably requested

 

This is a 6 month voluntary placement, with a time commitment of 37.5 hours per week. On-site accommodation can be provided.

 

 

 

To apply, please send your completed application form to jennifer.taylor@nationaltrust.org.uk

 

Come and join us by volunteering some of your time to help us at The Wonder of the North!