Ida May Griffiths - Admin Assistant and Volunteer Communications Assistant
Ida joined the volunteer team at Fulham Palace in December 2012 and started working on the newsletter right away. She is a singing teacher by profession, but has always loved to write so being involved with the newsletter, both contributing written pieces and also editing, was the perfect role.
Then in the autumn last year Beth Bishop asked Ida to be part of the volunteer team that will now manage the new volunteer website. She is now officially a Volunteer Communications Assistant, along with three other new volunteers.
When did you first come to Fulham Palace? I more or less stumbled upon it about 3 years ago when I was out for a walk. It’s very hidden! But I loved it and kept coming back and a few months later I applied to become a volunteer.
What is role as volunteer? They needed help with managing the volunteer newsletter and as someone who loves to write it was perfect. I also help out at events, usually tearing tickets or taking photos. From February this year I will be one of four volunteers who will manage the new volunteer website and I can’t wait to get started. I think it will be great!
How often do you volunteer? I come in once a week, on a Friday morning.
What do you enjoy most about volunteering? I really like the people I work with, both volunteers and staff. I feel valued and that the work I put in is appreciated. I also feel that the volunteers are given and trusted with a lot of responsibility and I like that. And of course, Fulham Palace is a very nice place to come to once a week.
What is your favourite thing about Fulham Palace? It has to be the gardens. Especially in the summer. You forget that you are in the middle of one of the world’s busiest cities.