More volunteers needed!
 Volunteers launch 'Richmond Walks'
RIC is run by volunteers. We came together as a group when the District Council closed the old Richmond Tourist Information Centre and laid off the staff. We just felt it wrong that a town like Richmond, a gateway to the Dales, should be without a hub for information about this special bit of Yorkshire.
From a tiny desk at the back of Richmond Library, by way of a slightly larger desk near the front of the Library, we have grown and relocated to a purpose-built booth in Richmond's Victorian Market Hall. We now have nearly 30 volunteers, of all ages and backgrounds, who can advise visitors and residents on places to eat, places to stay, local walks, attractions, events, bus timetables, boarding kennels, wild-swimming spots, places to charge an electric car, estate agents, Bonfire Night celebrations, vegan caterers... You get the idea! If we don't know the answer, we know how to find it. Over the last three years we have also expanded into publishing, with two very popular walking guides and a fascinating and quirky book on the history of Richmond (details on the SHOP page). Please join us, and put your knowledge, enjoyment of meeting people and love of Richmondshire to good use! Some of us volunteer a few hours each week; others come in less often or more often. Shifts are usually three hours or less and if you have to miss one, that's fine, we can always find cover. You will need to be comfortable with the use of computers, but we provide training, and promise friendly support. For more information, chat to Bev Lawrence on 07951 662 946 or 01748 826654, or complete the form and we'll get back to you. We ask for your email address and phone number for operational purposes, but will not store them without your permission, nor share them outside our own group of volunteers. Thanks, and we hope to welcome you as one of our friendly team! |
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RIC is a volunteer-run non-profit organisation
Richmond Information Centre Market Hall, Richmond DL10 4QL, N. Yorks ric@richmond.org 01748 826468 (International prefix +44) |