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Availability Details
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Venue Address
Tyne Derwent Way at Dunston Staiths
Staiths Road
Dunston
Gateshead
NE11 9DR
United Kingdom
Dunston Staiths, on the River Tyne, is believed to be the largest timber structure in Europe. It is classified as a scheduled monument. Grade II listed and is owned by the registered charity Tyne and Wear Building Preservation Trust and is now an iconic part of the Tyne Derwent Way. A green corridor that runs from St Mary’s Heritage Centre in urban Gateshead, along the banks of the rivers Tyne and Derwent, to the National Trust’s Gibside estate. Role and responsibilities include
- Opening and setting up, clearing up and closing at the end of the session, with full training and checklist provided
- Providing meet-and-greet/stewardship for our open days and events programme
- Processing payments and donations. Full training provided
- Keeping records of visitor numbers
- Become familiar with Dunston Staiths’ history and heritage
- Answering visitors questions
- Keep up-to-date with current activities and services on offer
Whether you can volunteer occasionally for a couple of hours or would like to sign up to more regular shifts, we’d love to hear from you.
Skills needed
Warm, open and friendly nature
Confident when talking to members of the public visiting the Staiths
Ability to work well within a team
Confidence to work on own initiative
Processing chip and pin/cash payments. Full training provided
Benefits for the Volunteer
As well as helping to support the upkeep and preservation of one of our locally loved heritage landmarks, set along the Tyne Derwent Way, this is a great opportunity to meet people from a wide variety of backgrounds and to gain experience of working as part of a small, dedicated team.
Volunteers will gain valuable experience in heritage, stewardship and events
organisation, all of which could enhance your CV.
