Education Volunteer

The Education department welcomes many schools and hundreds of young people to the Cathedral each year. It provides a variety of curriculum-linked education workshops and activities for primary and secondary pupils.

Core Tasks

• To assist with preparing resources for school activities - may involve all or a combination of: Designing craft activities, Photocopying, Cutting out, Collating worksheets

• Arranging displays

• Designing workshop ideas and resources

• To assist in setting up activities

• To welcome teaching staff and children

• To support children in taking part in the workshops and activities

• To demonstrate craft activities

• Assist with the development of new resources

• To assist in putting things away and clearing up

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!

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Skills

• Show enthusiasm for heritage and history

• A keen interest in helping and supporting socially

• Somebody who is well presented, with a friendly and approachable personality; possesses a sense of humour and can-do attitude

• A person with good communication skills

• Confidence and a willingness to explain and demonstrate ideas to children

• A person who can work well in a team and follow instructions

• No experience necessary as full training and support will be provided

• 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.