Volunteer with us

Thank you for your interest in our volunteer programme. We are delighted you have taken the time to visit this page of our website. Behind this magnificent building is a welcoming and supportive community of individuals who enable us carry out our contemporary mission of worship, outreach, welcome and care.

Why volunteer?

• To be involved in a local community.
• Because you love the beauty and awe of the building, its history and architecture.
• To use and perfect your existing skills as well as enhance your CV and learn new ones.
• An opportunity to meet people and make new friends.
• To serve the Cathedral as an extension of your faith.

There are lots of reasons you might want to volunteer with us. Perhaps you feel inspired by the history, supported by the community, or uplifted by the building and its grandeur and beauty. Whatever your reason - we'd love to hear from you! 

Who can volunteer?

To provide the best experience for those who visit the Cathedral, we welcome volunteers from all faiths, or none, and all backgrounds, encouraging everyone to work together for the good of the Cathedral.

We require our volunteers to be:

• Open minded and friendly.
• Approachable and confident at engaging with others.
• Positive, flexible in outlook and willing to help.
• Punctual and reliable.
• Sympathetic to the Cathedral’s core mission statement.
• Supportive of our policies and procedures.
• Willing to engage with Cathedral clergy, staff, fellow volunteers and the public with courtesy and respect.

Vacancies

We have several exciting opportunities available. Click here for full details on our current roles and apply today.

Have a query?

If you’d like to discuss any of the roles (advertised on our Better Impact page) before applying, please contact our Volunteer and Operations Manager, Joseph Patkai on: 01353 660361 or e-mail: volunteering@elycathedral.org