A city with a history that cannot be understated, Gloucester has a culture steeped in the relics and stories of the past that must continue to be showcased. This is where the new Gloucester Ambassadors initiative is crucial in retaining the cultural core of our city. In offering a warm welcome to visitors and providing directions to the places that give Gloucester its unique mix of historic significance and modern culture, Gloucester ambassadors are the friendly faces and positive first impressions that highlight the rich culture that gives Gloucester its charm.
A key reason for getting involved with the initiative is the opportunity it provides to gain experience of working with a team and supporting others. Key skills will be cultivated when volunteering as an Ambassador, skills which will benefit both the city and our volunteers in their day-to-day lives. Our younger ambassadors gain hugely valuable content for their personal statements that highlights their abilities to be a friendly face in social settings along with displaying an intuition to volunteer as an Ambassador to help make a difference in the city.
The role of being a ‘warm welcome’ in the city also naturally boosts the confidence of our ambassadors in social settings. In sharing their knowledge of Gloucester, our ambassadors feel a certain sense of fulfillment embedded within each interaction. This feeling can grow into everyday life, and is a perfect example of how volunteering can be a great way to develop your interpersonal skills.
Volunteering is always sure to provide personal growth, but our ambassadors also enjoy a range of incentives from local businesses throughout Gloucester who recognise their contribution to making the city a welcoming place for everyone. Fantastic local businesses such as The Fountain Inn, Aroma, Coro Lounge and Norville Opticians all offer our ambassadors great discounts, along with a collection of businesses in Gloucester’s Food Dock. These deals are ideal for anyone who enjoys spending their time in Gloucester, and are clear examples of the respect the community has for those who volunteer as ambassadors.
Furthermore, taking part in the Gloucester Ambassador initiative involves keeping up to date with the events, deals and activities that are regularly on offer in Gloucester. In doing so, our ambassadors regularly learn of events that interest them, as well as gaining a strong knowledge of key locations and information that gives them a core understanding of the city as a whole.
Whoever you are, volunteering as a Gloucester Ambassador will undoubtedly lead to personal growth in social interactions along with various other incentives and opportunities for new experiences. But most importantly, it creates the opportunity to get involved in Gloucester in an effort to make it a warmer, more welcoming place for newcomers and residents alike.
