Volunteer at Ely Cathedral

Ely Cathedral offers a glimpse into centuries of English heritage alongside stunningly beautiful art and architecture. Commonly known as the 'Ship of the Fens', it can be seen from miles around. Our extraordinary volunteer community works hard to serve the city and surrounding area.

Who can volunteer?

To provide the best experience for those who visit the Cathedral, we welcome volunteers from all faiths, or none, and all backgrounds, encouraging everyone to work together for the good of the Cathedral.

We require our volunteers to be:

• Open minded and friendly.
• Approachable and confident at engaging with others.
• Positive, flexible in outlook and willing to help.
• Punctual and reliable.
• Sympathetic to the Cathedral’s core mission statement.
• Supportive of our policies and procedures.
• Willing to engage with Cathedral clergy, staff, fellow volunteers and the public with courtesy and respect.

What can you expect from us?

Our volunteers are an integral part of the Cathedral team, and we want everyone’s experience to be as enjoyable as possible. You can expect:

• A clear role description, outlining the nature of your work.
• Fair, respectful treatment, and recognition of your contribution.
• A full induction with training and ongoing support.
• The equipment needed to fulfil your role effectively.
• A discount in the Cathedral Shop and Almonry Restaurant.
• Access to a limited number of free tickets for Cathedral-run events.

Equal Opportunities

We believe that diversity strengthens and enriches us, and are committed to Ely Cathedral playing our part in making the Church of England more diverse and more equal. To this end, we aim to diversify our volunteers and particularly welcome applications from anybody with a UK minority ethnic background, and from people with disabilities.

Vacancies

We're currently recruiting for several positions, for more information about the roles available and how to apply please click here.

Have a query?

If you’d like to discuss any of the roles (advertised on our Better Impact page) before applying, please contact our Volunteer Manager, Joseph Patkai on: 01353 660361 or e-mail: volunteering@elycathedral.org.