Brittany King-Volunteer Communications Assistant
Brittany is a postgraduate student at King’s College London. She is studying World History & Cultures. Brittany started volunteering because she is interested in cultural heritage. As she enjoys history (obviously!) and writing, becoming a communications volunteer at Fulham Palace just made sense!
When did you first come to Fulham Palace?
I began as a volunteer at the end of 2014. I was part of a group assisting with the launch of the new volunteers’ website.
What is your role as volunteer?
I am a communications volunteer. Chiefly, this entails researching and writing posts for the volunteers’ website blog. As the new website was being rolled-out to volunteers, I also co-led a training session on how to navigate the page.
How often do you volunteer?
As a full-time postgraduate student, my availability waxes and wanes according to paper deadlines. However, my line manager has been extremely accommodating. Since blogging only requires computer access, I primarily work from home during my free-time.
What do you enjoy most about volunteering?
Volunteering at Fulham Palace, I most enjoy the opportunity to meet other volunteers and members of staff. I particularly like hearing about everyone’s various responsibilities. I am interested in pursuing a career in heritage, and volunteering has provided me the chance to discover what possible avenues may be open to me.
What is your favourite thing about Fulham Palace?
My favorite aspect of Fulham Palace is it’s rich history. Recently, I wrote a blog post, ‘America’s Lost Literary Treasure,’ about the palace’s connection to Pilgrim William Bradford. At present, I am researching and writing a post on Catherine of Aragon, who briefly stayed at Fulham Palace. Blogging for the volunteers’ website has allowed me to indulge and share my passion for history.