Join the team and be a part of something special!
The city of Ely has built up around the historical monastic buildings which date back over a thousand years. Today the Cathedral remains at the centre of a vibrant community serving both the City and Diocese of Ely and the local area.
We are delighted to have 350 + volunteers, from a wide variety of backgrounds, who support our ongoing mission and work.
Below are the various opportunities we currently have available. Please spend some time looking through and reading the relevant role descriptions. The first stage in the process is to submit a digital application. Once received, we will then invite you in for an 'informal chat'. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Available Volunteer Opportunities
Guide **APPLICATIONS OPENING SOON**
Please keep checking this page of our website, as applications for the 2027 Guide Training Course will be opening soon.
We kindly ask that you wait to apply until all course details have been officially announced, rather than submitting a speculative application.
In the meantime, you’re very welcome to apply for any other available roles.
Shop
Provide a warm welcome in this visitor facing retail role, sharing the stories behind our products and supporting the smooth operation of the Cathedral Shop.
We require people for specific shift patterns:
- Wednesdays - 14.00 - 16.30
- Saturdays - 14.00 - 16.30
For a copy of the full role description please click here.
Flower Guild Member
Join our wonderful team of flower arrangers and enjoy using your artistic talent to create beautiful displays throughout the building.
For a copy of the full role description please click here.
Biodiversity Team
Having been awarded A Rocha Eco Church Gold in August 2024, this is an exciting role as we seek to support and increase biodiversity across the cathedral precinct. Join a dedicated and friendly team who maintain our very own orchard in the Dean's Paddock, as well as help tend and monitor other areas with the aim of improving biodiversity.
For a copy of the full role description please click here.
Welcome Team Member
Become a member of our Welcome Team and provide a well-informed and hospitable welcome to our many and varied visitors. Be a visible presence, ready to engage, inform, and assist, helping people feel confident during their visit.
For a copy of the full role description please click here.
Learning
Support our busy, vibrant and creative Learning Team in delivering sessions to school groups (primary and secondary). Moreover, help provide engaging family activities during school holidays and weekends.
For a copy of the full role description please click here.
Broderer
For more information about the work of the Broderers, do check out the dedicated page on our website: Ely Cathedral Broderers - Ely Cathedral
For a copy of the full role description please click here.
Ely Cathedral Octagon Singers
Ely Cathedral Octagon Singers (ECOS) is our adult voluntary choir. Those with choral experience and good vocal skills are especially suited for this role.
As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to undergo an informal friendly audition.
For a copy of the full role description please click here.
Our Mission Statement
Joyfully Proclaiming the love of God in Worship, Outreach, Welcome and Care.
