Volunteer For Us

Welcome to our volunteering page and thank you for visiting! Over 600 volunteers keep the Cathedral running day to day and are a vital part of the organisation.

Why volunteer

There are many reasons to volunteer at St Albans Cathedral including:

contributing to the community
gaining experience
meeting people
preserving the Cathedral for generations to come

What volunteering involves

There are many different ways to volunteer at the Cathedral, including but not limited to:

Welcoming visitors
Bell ringing
Flower arranging
Parish Singers
Parish Orchestra
Textile Guild
Youth work
Concert stewarding
Helping at Cathedral services
Cathedral Guides

If you know you would like to volunteer, but you aren't sure how, please contact us and we would be happy to help!

Contact us

If you are interested in volunteering, please email [email protected] or call 01727 890210

Current opportunities

Welcome Team Assistants

We are looking for welcoming and friendly volunteers to join our Welcome Team.

This role plays an integral part in the overall Welcome offered at St Albans Cathedral. You will have a large impact on the visitor experience and enjoy high level of interaction with our visitors through answering questions, handing out information, helping in the shop and assisting in the interactive exhibition areas. More details can be found here

We are particularly looking for weekend volunteers but any day throughout the week will also be accepted. If you are interested in finding out more about this role please contact [email protected]

Photo credit: Emma Collins Photography

Latest

Doctor Who - A Voyage in Space and Time

Join us for a rollercoaster voyage through time, space and six decades of The Doctor! With opportunities to meet real daleks and other special guests
Mass on the Moon

Join us in a special candlelit service, Mass on the Moon, as we welcome you to reflect about the mystery of the universe
Poetry Evening: ‘Then felt I like some watcher of the skies’

A poetry evening exploring themes of Creation and Cosmos.
Ovid in a Day

A chance to explore the Latin works of Ovid - no Latin required!

Visiting soon?

An update for visitors on the building work taking place at St Albans Cathedral.

Monthly Music List
Space Voyage at St Albans Cathedral

Take a journey to the moon and stars this autumn with a spectacular space themed son-et-lumiere installation. Tickets available now.
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Daily What's On

A daily schedule of services, guided tours and other events taking place at St Albans Cathedral this week.
Regular Services

All are welcome to attend regular services at St Albans Cathedral.
Values and mission

St Albans Cathedral is the shrine to Britain's very first saint, Alban, who died for this beliefs around the year 300. It is one of the most significant buildings in British history, visited over the centuries by pilgrims, travellers and royalty.
Visiting soon?

An update for visitors on the building work taking place at St Albans Cathedral.
Summer Pop Up Talks

Hear about the history of the Cathedral from key historical characters in these 10 minute pop up talks.
Access

Accessibility for our all our visitors is an important part of our welcome and mission. We are currently working to improve access at the Cathedral as part of our National Lottery Heritage funded project, which means that building work will be taking place onsite until Summer 2019.
Make a donation

Your support, whether a regular or one off donation, helps protect the Cathedral for generations to come, thank you. Please add gift aid if you can, to maximise the value of your donation at no extra cost to you. If you would like to speak to someone about your donation, please contact the Development Office on 01727 890231 or [email protected]