Tours
Arnos Vale is full of fascinating history, interesting graves, listed buildings and monuments, and abundant nature and wildlife. As a tour guide, you’ll share your enthusiasm for the cemetery and bring to life the history and nature stories found here, leading groups of up to 25 people. No experience needed as full training is given.
Role title: Tour Guide
When: Tours take place on various days of the week and some evenings
Where: On the cemetery estate
How often: As often as you like. At least one tour a month is suggested
How long: We’d like you to stay with us for at least three months, but there’s no obligation
Supervised by: Public Engagement Manager
What we need you to do
You’ll need to learn several tours well enough to tell the stories in the script with confidence, adapting content to respond to age groups, interests, or the physical ability of the visitors. You’ll help visitors understand the work here and encourage them to visit again and support us. Tours take place in wet weather, so suitable clothing and footwear is needed.
What we need from you
You’ll have an interest in history, heritage, people, and nature and be willing to develop your knowledge. You’ll have confidence dealing with the public and be comfortable talking to groups. You’ll have the initiative to adapt to the needs of the group and be keen to promote our work. You’ll have the ability to accurately remember the tour content. You’ll be able to follow simple instructions and safety procedures, reporting any general maintenance issues and incidents. You’ll be respectful to the cemetery and those remembered here. You must be physically mobile and able to negotiate uneven, and occasionally wet and muddy ground.
What we offer you in return
You’ll have the opportunity to make a valuable contribution to this special place, helping people learn about local history. You’ll learn about the history of the cemetery and all the exciting things that happen here. You’ll gain valuable experience working with the public and public speaking and will be part of a positive team of great people who all share a passion for the cemetery.
We’ll provide full training and induction – no experience is necessary. You’ll have regular support and supervision from the Public Engagement Manager. Once you’ve completed six months in the role, we’ll provide you with a reference. Discounts for volunteers are available in our café and gift shop and, from time to time, invitations to tours and events.
Interested in joining the team?
If you’re interested in joining the team of Tour Guides, please complete the short form below and we’ll get back to you soon.
