Rye House Gatehouse Assistant

Rye House Gatehouse Assistant

Long term role · Flexible hours
Rye House Gatehouse, Hoddesdon EN11 0EH, UK
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Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Summary

Open and staff the Gatehouse at Rye House giving info to visitors, taking donations, talking to the public about the history of the site & reporting any issues.

Detailed description

Details of role

  • To assist the Ranger Service by opening and closing of the building.
  • To provide a positive visitor experience for visitors to the park
  • To assist the Ranger Service with handling donations from visitors
  • To provide visitors with general information about the park
  • Uniform provided for periods of duty

Personal Attributes

  • Should be friendly and outgoing.
  • Can use own initiative, and deal responsibly with situations as they arise.
  • Self-reliant, motivated, committed and enthusiastic.
  • Able to be flexible and co-operative, willing and able to learn new skills and work as part of the team or alone as required.
  • Is good humoured and approachable.
  • Can use a “common sense” approach.
  • Should have an interest in history\local history\historic buildings.

What’s in it for you

  • An opportunity to develop skills and confidence in customer service and talking to members of te public.
  • An opportunity to discover more about the history of Rye House Gatehouse and the local area.
  • An opportunity to meet new people and have fun.

General

  • To carry out tasks in line with the Authority’s policies and procedures including:
  • The Authority’s Health and Safety Policy
  • The Authority’s Volunteer Policy
  • Volunteer induction pack rules and regulations
  • Undertake induction, training, and development consistent with your role.
  • Must be willing to attend First Aid training.


What we will provide to volunteers

💸 Reimbursement of costs

Getting there

Free car park on site or walking distance from Rye House station
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About Lee Valley Regional Park Authority

Lee Valley Regional Park Authority has a fantastic band of supporters who get involved in activities at a range of venues and open spaces within the park. These groups and individuals give up their free time to support the work of the park and undertake a variety of tasks.