Abbey Guide

Are you passionate about history, culture, and community? Westminster Abbey is seeking enthusiastic and welcoming individuals to join our volunteer team in the Visitor Experience, Learning, and Engagement Departments.

Abbey Guides help provide the best possible experience for all those coming to worship or visit the Abbey:

• Welcoming and directing visitors throughout the Abbey, helping orientate and direct them, and passing on any key comments to the Deputy Head of Visitor Experience.
• Engaging positively, enthusiastically, and confidently with visitors to answer questions and contribute to their having the best possible experience.
• Encouraging visitors to explore and appreciate the Cloisters, Gardens, Chapter House, Pyx Chamber and St Margaret's Church.
• Giving tours of the Abbey and St Margaret's Church to various groups of visitors.
• Fulfilling a minimum commitment of 4 hours per week.

How to apply:

Please follow the link to complete an application form by CVs will not be accepted.

Closing Date:

Applications must be received no later than noon on 7 November 2024.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend one of two Recruitment Day's, which will be held on 14 and 23 November 2024. This will provide an opportunity to find out more about volunteering at Westminster Abbey and potentially best suited volunteer role. Any enquiries can be sent by email to:

Perhaps, you've come across this opportunity, and it isn't quite for you, but you know who it might be perfect for, please do forward it to them.

Safeguarding:

Westminster Abbey is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults at risk. To prevent them from harm, we undertake appropriate checks on staff and volunteers and require them to complete relevant safeguarding training and a basic level criminal record check. Westminster Abbey is an Equal Opportunities Employer.