Volunteer
Become a part of our dedicated team of volunteers.
We have exciting volunteer opportunities in heritage research, learning, events, visitor services, exhibitions and more.
These range from a few hours every week to one-off events, like the Christmas fayre or exhibition openings. We also offer local companies opportunities for their employees to be involved with specific activities at the Church. The various volunteer positions can be found below.
Volunteering is a great way to develop your skills. You will meet new people, gain experience in a visitor-facing environment, and be invited to talks, events and other social gatherings. We encourage people of all backgrounds and communities to consider volunteering with us. No prior experience is necessary; if you’re enthusiastic about volunteering, we’d love to hear from you!
Front of House Volunteer
We're currently actively recruiting Front of House Volunteers!
You will work with the team to create a positive, inclusive, and memorable visitor experience at St Marylebone Parish Church. This will involve welcoming visitors, informing them of the church's history and events, and answering enquiries.
Archives Volunteer
Volunteers will improve collections documentation and facilitating access to the archive collection.
You will be carrying out the initial assessment and full inventory of the archive.
Oral History Transcription and Interpretation Volunteer
Volunteers will assist in shaping the final stages of the project. This involves transcribing and editing existing interviews, and assisting in our interpretation.
The oral histories will culminate in an exhibition in the newly refurbished Gallery Space in St Marylebone, and be used in a production by the Marylebone Youth Theatre.
Heritage & Collections Volunteer
You will be part of an enthusiastic team of volunteers using primary and secondary sources to conduct historical research into aspects of St Marylebone’s history. This includes helping the Changing Lives project to tell its stories through exhibitions, tours, leaflets, trails and activities.
Exhibitions Volunteer
You will help to organise and run the variety of exhibitions held in our Crypt. This involves research, reporting, and other project-based activities within our exhibitions team, as well as assisting in the production of exhibition materials.
Tour Guide Volunteer
You will play an important role in shaping the visitor experience of St Marylebone Parish Church. We like to offer tours to visitors of our church, allowing visitors to engage with our fascinating history and beautiful architecture.
Marketing and Social Media Volunteer
You will help to extend our reach and raise awareness of our beautiful and historic church. This will involve liaising with staff to create engaging social media posts, keeping our platforms up to date with the church's latest events and news, and building new relationships within our online community.
Events Volunteer
You will play a vital role in ensuring that our events run smoothly and efficiently. You will have a choice of getting involved in a variety of events, from Christmas fayres to concerts. This involves the welcoming and registration of guests, supporting crowd control, and providing information to participants and spectators.
GreenFingers Volunteer
Volunteers will help maintain the appearance of the church community gardens by carrying out various gardening tasks such as watering, weeding, and litter picking.
If you enjoy being outdoors and gardening work; and if you have an interest in heritage and environmental issues, you will have the opportunity to contribute to ‘green’ blogs and social media posts.
Dementia Friend Volunteer
You will help us work towards becoming a dementia-friendly organisation by making our site and programming content more accessible for people living with dementia and their carers.
Apply Here
Please feel free to contact our Visitor and Volunteer Coordinator for more information! Email Clara at volunteering@stmarylebone.org.
Alternatively, please register your interest and fill in this online application.