Volunteer
Become part of a welcoming community in the heart of Carlisle. Volunteering at Carlisle Cathedral is a unique opportunity to contribute your skills and passion to a place of history, faith and community.
Volunteers are vital to the Cathedral and to its future. We are very grateful for our dedicated team of volunteers and the time they give to the Cathedral. Our volunteers come from a range of backgrounds and have a broad-spectrum of skills, experiences and interests.
There are many volunteering opportunities at Carlisle Cathedral. It is a wonderful way to meet people and spend time making a difference in this most beautiful and special place.
Click here to visit the Volunteer Portal (password protected).
WELCOMERS
Our Welcome Team are here to meet and greet our visitors and to help with enquiries and information to help you get the most from your time with us. Our volunteer role include greeting visitors as they enter the cathedral.
Here is the perspective of one our Welcome volunteers – Julie:
‘I work alongside a great team of helpers and it gives us all immense satisfaction to volunteer and be part of this magnificent buildings history. It is really interesting to meet visitors from all over the world and to see their enjoyment of their visit here to the Cathedral.’
GIFT SHOP VOLUNTEER
Gift Shop volunteers are located in the Gift Shop just inside the Cathedral, welcoming visitors, pointing out where they can find further information about the Cathedral and encouraging visitors to buy a Guidebook or a special memento of their visit from our retail selection.
Here is what one of our Gift Shop Volunteers says – Martin:
‘It’s amazing the people you meet from all over the world, volunteering here at the Cathedral. We often surprise our visitors with the range we offer here in our Gift Shop. It is very fulfilling to help visitors explore this beautiful building and feel I am contributing to the history our Cathedral.’
GUIDES
Guides bring the history of the Cathedral alive for its many visitors. after a period of training and shadowing other Guides.
One of our guides, Jim, says:
‘My day at the Cathedral is the best day of the week. How could you fail to be impressed by this magnificent building? Bringing the history alive for visitors is most rewarding, as it makes them feel welcome and at home in this wonderful and peaceful House of God.’
ENGAGEMENT VOLUNTEER
Be a part of our exciting programme of public activities and events by becoming an Engagement volunteer.
From family activities, school visits, community events, talks and concerts, there are plenty of exciting areas to get involved with.
ARE YOU INTERESTED?
If you have a friendly disposition and are happy to chat to people from all walks of life and from all over the world then maybe becoming a volunteer at the Cathedral could be the role for you.
VOLUNTEER DESCRIPTIONS
With a building as magnificent and large as the Cathedral there are volunteer opportunities everywhere in every department. Our Volunteer Teams include
- Bell Ringing
- Education and Learning
- Engagement (Guiding and Welcoming)
- Events
- Gift Shop
- Grounds
- Historic Collections
- Liturgical
- Music
HOW TO APPLY
If you would like to become a part of our team please get in touch:
Email
Tel: 01228 548151
Volunteer Application Form
