Underfall Yard was built in the 1880s as a purpose-built docks maintenance facility. The Yard is a collection of scheduled and listed Victorian industrial buildings, the centrepiece of which is the Hydraulic Power House, completed in 1887 to power a network of locks, cranes and swing bridges. The 1907 hydraulic pumps were decommissioned in 2010 and the building opened to the public in 2016 as a Visitor Centre to tell the story of the Yard’s role in the development of Bristol’s Floating Harbour. Underfall Yard is not a museum. It is a working environment with maritime businesses, an operational slipway, the Docks Engineer and Harbour Master’s teams all contributing to the working nature of the site. We provide education activities for many audiences, including: schools, youth engagement charities, adult learning groups and community groups.
Purpose of Role
- Deliver safe, informative and engaging activities in the Visitor Centre, around the site and in the education room
- Lead interactive tours around the site
Anticipated Time Contribution
This is a very flexible opportunity. Educational visits can be booked 7 days a week, mornings, afternoons and occasionally evenings. Visits can last between 30 minutes to six hours. Volunteers complete shifts ranging from one to four hours. Once you are fully trained you will be added to our list of Education Volunteers. You will receive emails with details of bookings and we will ask you to sign up for shifts depending on your preferences and availability.
Who we are looking for
- Experience of working with school, youth, community groups or in an educational role, or an ambition to do so.
- Engaging, friendly and approachable manner
- Good time keeping skills
- Education Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.
Benefits
- Develop skills and experience. Trust staff are committed to helping volunteers develop their skills in areas including heritage management, education, volunteer management, event management and community programming.
- The chance to spend time in a beautiful location.
- Expand knowledge of the harbour’s history and its operation
- Opportunity to meet new people and work as part of the team
Notes
Education Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.