Pier Volunteer Interviews – 1

Question 1– How Long Have You Been Volunteering for Clevedon Pier?

Sue- 8 years

Linda- 9 years

Question 2– What Did You Do Before Volunteering for Clevedon Pier?

Sue- A PE teacher and Careers Advisor before retirement.

Linda- Before retiring, a Team Leader for Wessex Water.

Question 3– Why Did You Become a Clevedon Pier Volunteer? 

Sue- Very interested in educating herself about the pier and the opportunity to meet new people, both on shift, and visitors.

Linda- Wanted to feel useful and have a purpose, as well as the excitement of being with people.

Question 4– What Does Your Volunteering at Clevedon Pier Involve? 

Sue- Welcoming visitors in through the Tollhouse and Gift Shop, and assisting at weddings.

Linda- Assisting at functions, as well as working in the Pagoda Cafe and Tollhouse.

Question 5– What Do You Enjoy Most About Volunteering? 

Sue- Meeting a selection of different people and conversing with visitors about their visit. Days working at the Pier are varied and never the same. 

Linda- When working in the Pagoda Cafe, there is opportunity to have in-depth and interesting conversations with visitors from afar.

Question 6– What are the Benefits of Volunteering? 

Sue- Contributing to the ongoing life of the Pier and enabling it to prosper.

Linda- To feel worthwhile and occupied for the day.

Question 7– What Interests You Most About Clevedon Pier?

Sue- Witnessing the ongoing maintenance of the Pier to keep it Grade I listed.

Linda- Having the privilege to work on a Grade I listed structure that cannot be compared to anywhere else.

Question 8– What Would You Say to Someone to Become a Clevedon Pier Volunteer? 

Sue- Contributing to keep such a special feature of Clevedon ongoing.

A very flexible role, allowing you to volunteer when it benefits you, and something worthwhile to do with your time.

Linda- Fulfilling the feeling of being in a community and part of something, as well as being in the presence of different characters.