Volunteer at Barley Hall
Barley Hall Room Guides welcome visitors to Barley Hall, providing information on everyday life for the Hall’s late medieval inhabitants and the reconstruction of this incredible building.Who Does the Role Suit?
Involvement in the guiding role offers a fun and engaging way to share an interest in history, gain rewarding experience of historical interpretation, spend time in a beautiful and unique surrounding, and support the work of York Archaeology. It suits anyone with an interest in late medieval and early Tudor domestic and social history or with an interest in medieval buildings and architecture. It is ideal for both those seeking career experience and those looking to explore a love of heritage as a hobby or pastime.
Where Will I Be Volunteering?
Barley Hall (www.barleyhall.co.uk) is a stunning medieval town house that has been restored to its former glory after being rediscovered in the 1980s, boasting stunning high ceilings, beautiful exposed timber frames and a magnificent Great Hall. Barley Hall offers a chance to explore what life was like in the home of the 15th-century Mayor of York, William Snawsell, and discover more about life in the late medieval city.
Skills & Interests
You don’t need guiding or historical knowledge but volunteers should:
* Have an interest in medieval and Tudor domestic and social history, or vernacular architecture and buildings archaeology
* Be confident engaging and sharing information with a wide range of visitors
* Be willing to learn historical and archaeological information from the Trust’s training material and teams
* Enjoy being part of a team with other staff and volunteers
Volunteer Tasks
* Encourage visitor interaction by room guiding to tell the story of the Hall’s past and the wider medieval and Tudor history of York.
* Provide a warm welcome to visitors to Barley Hall.
* Inspire and engage visitors in the history of Barley Hall.
How Do I Apply
Through our volunteering portal at https://bttr.im/py3aa or visit https://www.barleyhall.co.uk/get-involved/volunteering/ for more details and a full role description.
