To assist the lead volunteer with cleaning, tidying, vacuuming and generally maintaining the good order of the Cathedral. We call our volunteer cleaners 'Holy Dusters'.
Core Tasks:
• Light cleaning of the worship space of the Cathedral.
• Tidying, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, and generally maintaining the good order of the pews.
• Polishing of brass (optional)
• Reporting any maintenance Issues to the Vergers.
About the organisation
Christian values are at the heart of all we do here at Portsmouth Cathedral however we are a team of staff and volunteers from all walks of life. We are proud of our inclusive and diverse Cathedral, and we strive to support and uplift community through diocese-wide services and many exciting, varied events. We believe that here at Portsmouth Cathedral there is a role for all, and we hope you will come a join us!
Process:
You will need an account to register your interest for this role. Once you have registered your interest you will receive an automatic email with next steps. If you have not received this in a couple of hours, please do get in touch as it may not have registered (volunteering@hiveportsmouth.org.uk).
You will need to respond to the "Criteria Check" email to progress with this role.
Please check your junk email folder in case any emails end up there. Friendly reminder that the charities/organisations emails may end up here too.
Don't forget you can add up any volunteering hours as part of Team 100 Opportunity - Hive Portsmouth or part of the Donate 100 things challenge Opportunity - Hive Portsmouth.
Skills
• To have a warm and welcoming personality.
• To be able to perform the duties listed above.
• Ability to work alone and in a team.
• Aged 18 and over.
• Whilst being a practising Christian is not a requirement, volunteers should be sympathy with the ethos and aims of the Cathedral as a Christian organisation.
Details
- Minimum time commitment (e.g. 3 months, 6 months etc)
3 months - Will require references
Character references accepted
When can I volunteer?
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Afternoon | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Availability Details
Our team of Holy Dusters volunteer for about an hour on Mondays from 9am.
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