Behind this magnificent building which we so richly enjoy, there is an army of volunteers, without whom this Cathedral church would be unable to function.

• Cathedral Guides and Tower Guides
  Offer daily tours of Cathedral and both towers.
  Contact: Sallyann Ford 01353 660361
• Ely Cathedral Boys Choir
  Experienced altos, tenors and basses are always welcome to audition to join the ranks of Choir. Although the weekday services are sung by the six layclerks only, there are frequent opportunities for extra singers to join them at weekends and for special occasions such as concerts and broadcasts. These extra singers form a large pool of men who also act as deputies form time to time. At the present moment in time enquiries from Altos are especially welcome.
  If you are interested in applying please contact the Director of Music, Paul Trepte on 01353 660336.
• Adult Cathedral Voluntary Choir
  If you are interested in singing in the Ely Cathedral Octagon Singers, please contact Jan Payne by e-mail: janpayne@iname.com
• Intercessors and Readers

Are you interested in reading the lessons or leading the prayers for main services in the Cathedral?
Contact: Canon David Pritchard 01353 660302
• Marthas
  Marthas dust and polish the Cathedral on a regular basis.
  Contact: Connie Lawrence 01353 662535
• Ministry of Welcome
  Offers a spiritual ministry of welcome to all who come to the Cathedral.
  Contact: Joan Cameron 01353 614467 or Sally Rowland on 01353 664359
• Schools Guides
  Volunteers who work with the 10,000 school children who visit the Cathedral each year.
  Contact our Education Officer, Jan Munt on 01353 659668 or pop in to the Cathedral Centre.
• Servers
  Servers assist the clergy with worship at all our main services in the Cathedral, on a rotational basis.
  Contact: Philip Peacock, Chapter Steward 01353 669616
• Shop Volunteers
  Main job is to serve customers, but also help with shelf replenishment and tidying.
  Contact: Brenda Covell 01353 660340
• Stewards
  Stewards show people to their seats, take collections and generally help out at all our main services and events in the Cathedral.
  Contact: Philip Peacock, Chapter Steward 01353 669616

Statement of Policy for the Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults
In accordance with the current regulation, all staff and volunteers at Ely Cathedral who have regular, one-to-one, unsupervised or overnight contact with children or vulnerable adults will be required to have a Criminal Records Bureau 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 Criminal Records Bureau check but they will be required to provide two references and complete a Confidential Declaration.