Hospitality volunteer roles

Our dedicated team of Welcomer volunteers, provide a warm reception to Cathedral visitors during public hours. Welcomers offer information, answer queries, and cater to individual visitor needs. If you enjoy meeting new people and sharing the Cathedral's rich history, this volunteer role may be perfect for you.

WELCOMER ROLE DESCRIPTION

Contribute to the seamless experience of Cathedral services and events as a Steward. Engage in a public-facing role, welcoming congregation members and visitors to various Cathedral functions. Be a vital part of creating a positive and enjoyable experience for all.

STEWARD ROLE DESCRIPTION

Assist the Clergy and Vergers during the 11.00am Sunday Eucharist and at other occasional services,including helping to prepare for the service (arriving at least fifteen minutes before or earlier if a rehearsal is required) and processing the choir and clergy in and out of the Cathedral and other duties during the service.

SERVER ROLE DESCRIPTION

The Day Chaplain role aligns with the Worship, Pastoral, Missional, and Evangelistic aspects outlined in the Cathedral’s Vision. It involves being prominently present on the Cathedral floor, offering pastoral support to visitors, volunteers and employees. Day Chaplains may engage in confidential conversations, following the guidelines set in the Safeguarding Policy. Additionally, they are lead hourly prayers and provide assistance during services.

day chaplain role description

A varied role, Retail Assistants acts as an ambassador for the Cathedral, welcoming and serving customers, providing information, operating the tills, selling tickets to Guided Tours and more. Find out more in the role description below.

RETAIL ASSISTANT ROLE DESCRIPTION

Outreach volunteers play an important role in supporting families to learn about and engage with the Cathedral, past and present. Working with our team they undertake a variety of tasks to support the range of activities and workshops offered as part of the wider Cathedral programme; getting involved in different activities, encouraging families to have a go at drawing, reading, listening, dressing up and more.

outreach role description

Chichester Cathedral is committed to supporting people of all ages to learn from and engage with this unique and rich environment. Schools’ volunteers play an important role in supporting children to learn about and engage with the Cathedral past and present. They undertake a variety of tasks to support the range of activities and workshops offered as part of the programme for schools.

schools' role description