VOLUNTEER AT THE YARD

We are seeking friendly, enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers to join our growing team. Joining our team is a great chance to make a real difference with a local charity and benefit from:

• Induction and training. Training opportunities for volunteers include areas such as tour guiding, hydraulic pump operations and our education programme.
• Discovering new skills and broadening your knowledge of the local area.
• Sharing your experience and knowledge with a new community.
• Meeting new people and being part of a friendly team.
• Travel expenses and discounts at the Underfall Yard cafe.

When responding to our 2016 Volunteer Survey, one of our volunteers told us that:

The sense of community is amazing; the staff make you feel so welcome in the yard, and everyone is so lovely and friendly, and all of the volunteers are so sweet, and great to work with. It is a brilliant opportunity to learn about the history of Bristol, I definitely see Bristol in a new light and feel more connected to the city.

THE ROLES WE CURRENTLY HAVE AVAILABLE ARE:

• Visitor Centre Volunteer (regular)– Can you offer 3 1/2 hours a week to welcome visitors and share your enthusiasm? We are particularly interested in hearing from people who are available on weekend and/or during the summer months.
• Visitor Centre Volunteer (occasional) Need a more flexible alternative? Sign up for shifts when you can on the volunteers’ shared rota.
• Visitor Centre Volunteer (seasonal) Only available for part of the year? You can still sign up to support the yard over its busiest season.

• Workshop Volunteer – Looking for engineering, machinery and “hands-on” experience? We are particularly interested in hearing from individuals with experience of working on historic machinery. (Waitlist only. Please email info@underfallyard.co.uk to register interest.)
• Hydraulic Pump Operator – Interested in learning how to run the 1907 hydraulic pumps? Although previous experience of operating hydraulic pumps is not necessary, we are particularly interested in hearing from individuals with experience in engineering, machinery and “hands-on” experience.
• Education Volunteer – Are you passionate about education and engagement? Help us to develop and deliver our adult learning, youth engagement and schools programmes.
• Volunteer Writer – Can you write well researched, engaging and informative short articles? Help us to share Underfall Yard stories with a wider audience by writing for our website, newsletter and guidebook.
• Social Media Volunteer – New Role for 2024! Create engaging online content for the yard’s social media channels, building your public communication skills.

To express your interest in volunteering, please complete a Volunteer Registration Form and return to info@underfallyard.co.uk. An informal interview will be arranged.

In the meantime, you are invited to start your volunteering journey by finding out about the yard on on 360° virtual tour. Click here.