Job Description for Volunteer Visitor Engagement Officers

Role:

• Usually 2-3 hour slot per week – this is flexible and dependant on availability
• Welcome visitors and pilgrims to the building
• Respond to requests for information
• Support the Children’s, Youth and Families Worker projects as required
• Be able to offer a basic tour of no longer that 15 minutes.
• Knowledge of important features within the building.
• Able to share information about the congregation and its activity.
• Support Historic Environment Scotland staff when asked.
• Willing to suggest that donations are helpful to maintain the building, supporting Youth Work, or any initiative that is being encouraged within the building.

Dress:

• Smart casual.
• An item of uniform will be provided 
• Volunteer Badge

Training:

• An example of a tour
• Induction with HES
• Required Safeguarding training when invited.
• There are basic history sheets, and those volunteering are encouraged to add to this knowledge.  HES will also offer advice when asked.

All volunteers are required to have a PVG certificate as the role involves meeting children and vulnerable adults.