Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Durham Cathedral.
We are blessed to be receiving a high volume of applications and enquiries about volunteering at present, which does mean our processing times are a little longer than usual.
If you apply now to volunteer, we will do our best to reply within two weeks of you submitting your online application form.
Thank you so much for your patience.
Durham Cathedral is the Anglican Cathedral church of the Diocese of Durham. It is the Shrine of St Cuthbert and the Venerable Bede, the Seat of the Bishop of Durham and a focus of pilgrimage and spirituality in North-East England.
Inspired by our saints, Cuthbert and Bede, the mission of Durham Cathedral is to offer everyone the opportunity to encounter God and know God’s love in Jesus Christ.
We welcome volunteers from any background, of all faiths and none, and those who in turn show respect and sensitivity towards all nationalities, religions, beliefs, cultures, backgrounds, and the ethos of the Cathedral as a working church.
Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In applying to volunteer with us you will be asked to read and commit to our Safeguarding policies and to complete online Safeguarding training prior to starting your volunteering.
Provide a warm welcome in this visitor facing retail role, sharing the stories behind our products and supporting the smooth operation of the Cathedral Museum Shop and Undercroft Cathedral Shop.
We welcome volunteers from any background, of all faiths and none, and those who in turn show respect and sensitivity towards all nationalities, religions, beliefs, cultures, backgrounds, and the ethos of the Cathedral as a working church. Inspired by our saints, Cuthbert and Bede, the mission of Durham Cathedral is to offer everyone the opportunity to encounter God and know God’s love in Jesus Christ.
Join us on weekdays or Saturdays to provide a well-informed and hospitable welcome to our many and varied visitors. Be visible and available to engage, inform, delight and assist visitors, helping them to feel safe and confident within our spaces. Be part of the visitor experience in the Cathedral, Museum, Chapter House and temporary exhibitions including the Magna Carta in Summer 2025.
We welcome volunteers from any background, of all faiths and none, and those who in turn show respect and sensitivity towards all nationalities, religions, beliefs, cultures, backgrounds, and the ethos of the Cathedral as a working church. Inspired by our saints, Cuthbert and Bede, the mission of Durham Cathedral is to offer everyone the opportunity to encounter God and know God’s love in Jesus Christ.
Join us on Sundays to provide a well-informed and hospitable welcome to our many and varied visitors. Be visible and available to engage, inform, delight and assist visitors, helping them to feel safe and confident within our spaces. Be part of the visitor experience in the Cathedral, Museum, Chapter House and temporary exhibitions including the Magna Carta in Summer 2025.
We welcome volunteers from any background, of all faiths and none, and those who in turn show respect and sensitivity towards all nationalities, religions, beliefs, cultures, backgrounds, and the ethos of the Cathedral as a working church. Inspired by our saints, Cuthbert and Bede, the mission of Durham Cathedral is to offer everyone the opportunity to encounter God and know God’s love in Jesus Christ.
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Support our busy, vibrant and creative Learning & Engagement Team in delivering sessions to school, college and uniformed groups. Help to deliver engaging and hands-on family activities during school holidays or weekends. Volunteers in this role typically gift up to 4 days of their time a month, either as 8 half days or 4 full days. In busy periods we might offer additional opportunities, but we appreciate any gift of your time and you will set your own time commitment.
We welcome volunteers from any background, of all faiths and none, and those who in turn show respect and sensitivity towards all nationalities, religions, beliefs, cultures, backgrounds, and the ethos of the Cathedral as a working church. Inspired by our saints, Cuthbert and Bede, the mission of Durham Cathedral is to offer everyone the opportunity to encounter God and know God’s love in Jesus Christ.
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