Volunteering

The SS Great Britain Trust is extremely grateful to its wonderful team of volunteers who give their time to contribute to our charitable work and to ensure that everyone who visits has a fantastic time. 

We have lots of different volunteer roles, meaning there is something for everyone! If you are curious about whether you would like to volunteer with us, then have a look at some of the wonderful testimonials that we have below. 

If you enjoy meeting people, want to be involved in the work of one of the UK’s leading visitor attractions and share our belief that learning at any age can be fun, then find out more about volunteering below.

Volunteering at SS Great Britain

Volunteer Opportunities

Register your interest

Register your interest for future opportunities, on 0117 462 3126 or email our friendly team at volunteering@ssgreatbritain.org.
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Volunteer Role Descriptions

Interested in volunteering with us? We have lots of exciting roles to suit your interests!
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Current Opportunities

Bookshop

We are currently looking for a bookshop volunteer who is interested in helping us run our small volunteer book nook that is a new addition to the SS Great Britain shop.

 

Within the nature of this role, it would be great to get a volunteer who is committed to coming back multiple times.
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Musicians

We are currently looking for a musical volunteer who is interested in playing for small audiences on the ship. Within this role you will be performing some small pieces for those on the ship, helping to add to the atmosphere of the ship.

Learn more about the role by clicking here. This role will be fairly ad-hoc but will be require at least a few hours a week.

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Groundskeeper

We are currently looking for someone who is physically fit and interested in keeping the area tidy and nice around the SS Great Britian. Within the role you will be doing some weeding and general upkeep of the site.

This role will ideally be once a week and will be fairly routine, please get in contact with our team to learn more about this new role.

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Apply

Hear what our volunteers have to say!

Caroline – Volunteer Testimonial

“I’ve been volunteering at the SS Great Britain as a Visitor Experience volunteer for three years. I started volunteering after retiring, as I wanted to do something that involved working with people. I’ve met the most amazing individuals from almost every corner of the globe. I also deliver the Botany discovery talks on board the ship, which I really enjoy. The ship and its volunteering programme offer just about everything.”

David – Volunteer Testimonial

“It is a real privilege to be part of the SS Great Britain team, supporting and promoting such an important piece of our local and national heritage, and helping to ensure its survival for future generations. I have the chance to truly engage with our visitors, bringing the ship to life for them on a very human and personal level, and hopefully enhancing their experience with us as a result.”

Andy – Volunteer Testimonial

“I thoroughly enjoy my time at the SS Great Britain, meeting such an interesting range of visitors, and it’s amazing to see how many people are keen to experience one of Bristol’s main tourist attractions. The staff and fellow volunteers are incredibly welcoming and supportive, and it has been really rewarding to feel part of such a friendly team.”

Volunteer Favourites: SS Great Britain