Chester Cathedral relies heavily on its volunteers who give generously of their time to assist in keeping the door open to welcome all of our visitors and help to meet the spiritual and financial aims of this wonderful establishment.

We are looking for energetic and dynamic volunteers, with proven customer service and administrative skills to help support our staff in all areas of the Cathedral life.

Admin Support

Team Leader – Carmella De Lucia

Based in the beautiful surroundings of Abbey Square, the role of Admin Support Worker encompasses all that you would expect from a vibrant and busy office.

Primary Tasks:

• Receiving visitors ensuring the visitors’ log is maintained
• Answering telephone calls and directing to the appropriate person if required
• Processing incoming and outgoing mail

Secondary Tasks:

• Secretarial support to members of the Cathedral team
• Data entry
• Copying & printing

Volunteers will work alongside the Dean and Chapter Secretaries in the Cathedral Office, ensuring that the office is staffed throughout the day and presents an excellent image to visitors and callers.

The following skills are essential:

• Excellent customer service and telephone manner
• Excellent written and verbal communications
• Willingness to be flexible and to assist members of the Cathedral Team with any reasonable tasks

Experience in the following is desirable but not essential as training will be given if required:

• IT skills: Word, Excel, Data Entry
• Photocopying and Printing

Some aspects of work in the office will necessitate access to confidential information, which must be handled with sensitivity in the appropriate manner.

Apply with CV and covering letter to Carmella De Lucia, 12 Abbey Square, Chester, CH1 2HU or call 01244 324756 for more information.

Other Volunteer opportunities

The list below indicates the areas in which we are seeking volunteers - it is not exhaustive and if you have any particular skills, which you think would be appropriate, please do get in touch:

Shop Sales
Refectory Café
Welcoming
Admissions and Box Office
Event Front of House and Stewarding
PR & Marketing
Office Administration and Reception
Helping with Worship
Grounds Maintenance
Cleaning
Litter collecting
Painting, Decorating, General Maintenance

Volunteers must be able to commit to regular shifts, and when on duty are considered full representatives of the Cathedral and therefore complicit with all Cathedral policies. 

Click here to download a volunteer enquiry form
If you need assistance in completing the form, please call in at the Cathedral Office.

Please complete and return the form to:
The Volunteer Coordinator
Chester Cathedral Office
12 Abbey Square
Chester
CH1 2HU

Volunteers in many roles will be subject to a CRB check, before being permitted to work.