Alexandra Palumbo - Volunteer Events Assistant
When did you first come to Fulham Palace?
I just arrived in Putney three months ago, so when I caught sight of the park I thought it must have been a nice place to go visit in the future, but I didn’t have a clue it was so large and important in the area. This summer, as I was looking for things to do and visit around here, I ended up on the website talking about Fulham Palace and I went to have a walk and see with my own eyes! It’s through the website I saw there were volunteering vacancies and I decided to apply.
What is your role and what does that involve?
I started as an Event assistant, which means I will be involved in the administrative and practical tasks to prepare this season’s events. I would also like to have a go at learning activities, and why not communication if I can do some time.
How often do you volunteer?
I try and come at least once a week, but I hope to come twice on the weeks I have more free time.
What is your favourite thing about Fulham Palace?
I like the fact it is completely quiet and you have a feeling as if you were out of the city for a moment. It is a beautiful place, and the Palace itself as well as its garden and outdoors, so it is difficult to say one favourite thing. It would either be the history of the place which I find really interesting or the walled garden.
What do you enjoy most about volunteering?
The fact that I feel like participating to a good cause, which is protecting and bring out a piece of the English / London heritage, meeting new people and learning things for myself.
Would you like to share anything else about your experience?
I have just started so I cannot say I have already a huge experience of the place and the work here, but I am looking forward to it!