House Guide - Neutral Bay - # 17551

Nutcote is the former historic home and garden of May Gibbs, Australia’s foremost children’s author and illustrator, best known for The Complete Adventures of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie. Now a house museum, Nutcote’s daily operations are supported by a dedicated team of volunteers.

In this role volunteer House Guides welcome visitors and are entrusted with telling May’s story as they guide groups around May Gibb’s house.

Full training provided. We are looking at a 6-month minimum commitment for this position.

Duties include:

• Leading groups of visitors through the historic house

• Preparing house for presentation to visitors

• Provide a public presence for security of house and contents

• Impart information in an interesting and engaging manner.

Skills and Attributes:

• Excellent communications skills

• Comfortable leading groups

• Ability to withstand the physical exertion of standing and talking for extended periods

• Previous guiding experience desirable, not essential

• Well presented

• Reliable

Benefits:

• Social role

• Working in a friendly team

• Gaining skills