Come and support your local Cathedral

Guildford Cathedral is a place for everyone, offering a diverse range of activities throughout the year.  At the very heart of Cathedral life are an amazing group of over 425 volunteers.  We are very thankful to our existing volunteers who undertake a wide variety of roles - it is their dedication, enthusiasm and energy which helps to make Guildford Cathedral a vibrant place of friendly welcome, worship and inspiration.

People volunteer for many reasons – to meet new people, to learn new skills, to share their knowledge and expertise, improve employment prospects, to serve their Cathedral and "give something back" or because of a deep appreciation of the building and what it represents.  Each person makes a unique contribution and often get a lot of enjoyment and fun through being involved.

Here is what some of our volunteers have to say about their experiences.

”I enjoy the social contact and it gives me a sense of purpose…..”

”Volunteering here is rewarding, enriching and sociable…”

”I find you get back more than you put in…”

”It is great to be part of the Cathedral family….”

“It gave me the confidence to return to the workplace after a lengthy break”

We welcome new volunteers from all kinds of backgrounds, age groups, all faiths or none.  Guildford Cathedral provides a friendly, supportive environment in which volunteers are invited to contribute their skills and to grow in confidence and competence.

Our volunteers help with visitors and behind the scenes, in teams or independently, give time regularly or occasionally.  It is entirely up to you. If you have the time and interest, we will be able to find a role for you. 

Volunteering opportunities are wide ranging including:

Bell Ringers and Singers

Events Assistants

Family, Children and Schools Activity Assistants

Flower Arrangers
Gardeners and General Maintenance

Office and Admin

Researchers and Archivists

Shop and Fair Trade Team

Tour Guides, Stewards and Welcomers

 

To find out more pop in to our regular monthly Community Coffee gatherings held at Seasons Café at the Cathedral on the last Thursday of the month at 11am.  

 

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Julie Mitchell, Volunteer Co-Ordinator, on 01483 547 885 or email volunteer@guildford-cathedral.org

 

Statement of Policy for the Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults

In accordance with the current regulation, all staff and volunteers at Guildford Cathedral who have regular, one-to-one, unsupervised or overnight contact with children or vulnerable adults will be required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and complete a Confidential Declaration.

All staff and volunteers whose contact with children and vulnerable adults is occasional may not be required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check but they will be required to provide two references and complete a Confidential Declaration.

Volunteers are expected to be in sympathy with, and in their role, support the Christian aims and mission of Guildford Cathedral.