Do you have an interest in Angus’ local history? Angus Archives are looking for volunteers to help with the following tasks: • Scanning old photographs and documents. • Indexing genealogical sources. • Tidying and shelving local history books. If you would like to know more contact Craig Pearson at Angus Archives, Restenneth Priory, Forfar on 01307 468644 or craig.pearson@angusalive.scot.

Dunbeath is developing community projects within the Centre linked to heritage, education and archives. and the wider community. They are working in partnership with other groups to deliver projects. They are looking for Volunteers to help the development worker. If you want to meet people, develop skills and support this fragile community, you can volunteer occasionally for events, seasonally [garden work] or help in the centre . Get in touch to discuss further

Our mission is to conserve, enhance and celebrate the beautiful town of North Berwick and its setting. We are a very active and growing charity, with several exciting projects on the go, and would love you to join our lively and friendly Committee! We are looking for someone to become our Chair. This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape the charity as we apply for SCIO status, and to make a real contribution to the community and townscape of North Berwick. Please check out our website or get in touch directly if you'd like further information. Welcome aboard!

ANGUSalive offers a range of traditional and innovative library services through its network of seven full-time burgh libraries, two mobile library vehicles, a home delivery service and an extensive outreach programme. ANGUSalive library members can select from a stock collection of over 210,000 items that includes fiction, non-fiction, local history and reference material for all ages in print, digital and e-resource formats. Each library also offers residents and visitors access to the People’s Network computers for internet, email, online learning and Microsoft Office software as well as free guest Wi-Fi for customers with their own devices. A programme of regular activities is designed to engage people with reading, literacy, culture and each other. Special events and promotions throughout the year tap in to local and national literary and literacy initiatives. Libraries also provide Angus Council’s face-to-face customer contact service, ACCESS. Volunteers will assist staff in delivering a high quality library service for ANGUSalive customers. Tasks may include: • Organising and shelving returned books, ensuring they're in the correct order. • Keeping the shelves neat and tidy, creating an inviting atmosphere for all visitors. • Helping maintain the library's tidiness by clearing out-of-date leaflets. • Participating in stocktaking to ensure our collection is up-to-date. • Assist host a Brew and Blether group in the library. • Assist carry out the Local History collection audit. • Any other tasks which may be identified over time. Volunteers will report to the library manager and work alongside Information Advisors.

To preserve local history for the future, volunteers required to either interview people about their stories or to come forward to talk about being part of the Town in the past, In relation to Wick and surrounding area. Volunteers willing to interview individuals and edit the recording in a timely manner for uploading onto the Wick Voices page. Training provided

We are looking for friendly, sociable people who will be able to help us out with our events and activities on board HMS Unicorn, including our talks, holiday activities, pirate fun days and school groups. You will assist with the organisation and running of these events, as well as contributing ideas for future events and activities. You will develop excellent communication, organisational and public engagement skills as well as a creative flair. Volunteers will be given relevant training and support by the Volunteering, Engagement and Learning Officer. The key tasks will include: • Working with people of all ages, especially children • Being friendly and helpful to our visitors to give them a great experience at our events • Assisting the Volunteering, Engagement and Learning Officer in the design and delivery of diverse activities and materials To apply get in touch with our Volunteering, Engagement and Learning Officer, Caroline Taylor, at caroline@hmsunicorn.org.uk (preferred) or 01382 200900. You will be asked to fill out a short application form followed by a quick informal interview.

We’re looking for friendly, sociable people to bring HMS Unicorn’s history to life for our visitors. We’re the oldest ship in Scotland so there’s lots of stories to tell about our past! You will be trained to give tours of HMS Unicorn to our visitors and answer their questions. You’ll develop an understanding of and enthusiasm for our historic ship combined with excellent customer service and communication skills. Volunteers will be given relevant training and support by the Volunteering, Engagement and Learning Officer. Giving tours will involve being able to move between decks using the ladderways (only ways of access) around the ship. The key tasks will include: • Learning about the history of HMS Unicorn. • Working with members of the public – giving tours and answering questions in a helpful and friendly way. • Supporting the Museum staff in acting as the main point of welcome for all visitors to HMS Unicorn. To apply get in touch with our Volunteering, Engagement and Learning Officer, Caroline Taylor, at caroline@hmsunicorn.org.uk (preferred) or 01382 200900. You will be asked to fill out a short application form followed by a quick informal interview.

Volunteers taking up an opportunity to help in the Visitors Centre have a variety of activities to choose from: Welcome visitors including visitors from coaches. Do you have good local knowledge? Share it with visitors and advise on the visitors information resources. Help in the Café. Help provide an enjoyable experience for 12,000 visitors coming to the centre annually. Local people mingle with visitors, browsing the visitors' information or the Shetland crafts on sale and the displays of local heritage

The Swan is an important part of Shetland's maritime heritage and a community asset, through which the Trust offers a wide range of sailing and volunteering opportunities. Maintenance and refit work is ongoing November to March and includes: Removing rig, sails, equipment from boat in Scalloway to store in Lerwick. Organising and maintenance of equipment at stores in Lerwick - including cleaning, varnishing, painting and storage. On board maintenance, at boat in Scalloway - includes cleaning, varnishing and painting as well as engineering maintenance on all on board systems.

Volunteers would be taken through how to use the Atom database system and talked with about what goes in the index. They would then be able to go and read the papers on the microfilm machine (which they'll also be taught to use) and record the contents so that others can find information more easily. Someone will always be on hand to help.

We are looking to expand our team of enthusiastic and reliable volunteers to run our new museum, based in Prestonpans Town Hall. From running the reception and small gift shop, to guiding guests around the exhibitions, from running family-friendly craft activities to supporting historical research projects, we are looking to build a team which is involved and engaged in what we do. The main task of our volunteer is to support the museum being open at weekends, giving as many or as few days as you can.

We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to inspire the people of Aberdeen about Greyhope Bay and our plans for a new marine experience centre that will connect the city to our marine world! As part of this we are seeking a tactical Social Media Marketing Officer(s) to come and join our close-knit team and help get the word out about Greyhope Bay and our exciting plans for Aberdeen. This role will involve: *implementing online and offline marketing campaigns that drive engagement with Greyhope Bay across our social media channels. *Manage social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, MailChimp and Instagram) for marketing Greyhope Bay activity, fundraiser and events. * Ad-hoc administration An ideal opportunity to gain fantastic work experience and meet new people whilst contributing towards an exciting and innovative project for Aberdeen. For further information please contact Fiona McIntyre at email: fiona.mcintyre@greyhopebay.org.uk or Tel: 07531826302 or visit https://spark.adobe.com/page/ZT0ryLNHocglw/

Dumfries & Galloway Aviation Museum is a small independent museum and is entirely run by volunteers. We are looking to recruit volunteers for our retail team. We are looking for friendly and customer focused people who want to work in a caring, friendly and supportive environment. You don’t have to be interested in aviation or heritage but we do ask that you are enthusiastic and have a willingness to learn. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking for work experience, looking to get back into the workplace or someone who just has a few hours to spare. You can volunteer as little as a few hours per week and if you feel that the shop is not the place for you, we have many volunteering opportunities throughout the museum. Your role as a retail assistant: Welcoming visitors to the museum Taking admissions Working the till Replenishing stock Keeping the displays tidy

Help bring the history of the Museum and its collections to life in the galleries. Volunteers will be trained to engage visitors in specific galleries in the museum. They will tell visitors about the gallery and answer any questions they may have. Gallery Guides will be present at pre-advertised times to enhance the visitors experience and enjoyment of the museum. You will learn about the history of the Museum and its collections, as well as developing customer service and interpersonal skills. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to gain experience, develop skills and confidence. The key tasks will include: -Learning about the history of the Museum and its collections. -Giving visitors a warm and friendly welcome to the gallery space. -Bringing the theme of the gallery to life by highlighting key objects on display. -Responding to questions and queries to the best of your knowledge

No matter how good our services are, we can't properly support our community well if we don't have good Support people in the team. If this sounds like you?... we would love you to consider volunteering with us for a few hours per week. Providing a number of services to support ex-service men and women and family members from the Navy, Army, Royal Air Force, and the Merchant Navy. These include giving advice and information about benefits, financial support and social activities to assist them adapting to civilian life. If we are unable to help them then we signpost them to other agencies through local contacts. We require an enthusiastic, computer literate individual to work alongside the office co-ordinator within out office. We are looking for someone who is able to keep our records up to date, keeping and maintaining data, updating social media pages regularly, work on and issue the bi-monthly newsletter, looking up service records and greeting members of the public and dealing with their inquiry. Tasks can be flexible and the volunteer would need to be flexible to completing other tasks such as updating the display cabinets and helping in the Heritage Centre

*About Bud: Bud is Poppyscotland’s brand new vehicle for exploration and learning, a truck that transforms into a mobile community space, comprising a mini poppy factory, micro-museum and with interactive learning opportunities. Bud is an interactive experience that encourages visitors to create their personal remembrance journey through exploring the exhibits. It is helping us keep remembrance relevant all year round. *About the opportunity: As a Bud Heritage Volunteer, you will support the delivery of the Bud project when Bud is in your area. This could see you supporting in one of the key tasks below: -Welcome members of the public and groups (schools, girl guides, brownies, cubs, cadets etc.) visiting Bud on their arrival -To deliver activities both indoor and outdoor as planned by the Bud team -To assist with evaluation of Bud by encouraging feedback and collecting data -To be flexible in the performance of the post and undertake duties requested by the Bud team -Support the staff team in set up and take down at visits and events. Support staff in the delivery of activities with schools, groups and public visitors *Benefits for you: -Having access to appropriate training for the role -You will have the opportunity to meet a wide range of new people -Building on your existing skills and developing new ones -Being part of a friendly, committed team -Attending local events A fantastic opportunity to help PoppyScotland and be part of the exciting Bud Project. All help makes a difference and is greatly appreciated. *What’s next? For further information or to express your interest in this opportunity, please get in touch either *Online – www.poppybud.org.uk/volunteer , * Email – volunteer@poppybud.org.uk or *Phone – Sandra Comrie – 0141 773 6221.

St Giles' Cathedral is a site of significant spiritual, historical and architectural interest. Each year it attracts over 1,000,000 visitors from all over the world. We welcome folks of all ages, interests and faith backgrounds to volunteer with us. With over 900 years of history to share, we are always keen for more voices to help us to share it. Our volunteer guides are the first point of contact for most visitors and play a a crucial role in ensuring the quality of their experience - each encounter with the guides has the potential to make someone's visit. Apply now and give a few hours a week to volunteer in one of the most beautiful buildings in Edinburgh.

This wonderful railway is operated entirely by volunteers and maintenance work to keep this railway in top shape has not stopped during the pandemic. Throughout the year a vast programme of work is undertaken by volunteers, ranging from working on the track, running the trains to rolling stock maintenance and building maintenance… and the list goes on. In fact, many of our volunteers try their hand at most of these various jobs as and when required – and a significant number started volunteering without having specialist skills in these areas in the first place. If you would like to lend a hand at the Railway, spend some time doing something truly hands-on, let us know.

We are looking for practical people who will help us to maintain the general upkeep of HMS Unicorn for our visitors now and in the future. This will be done through cleaning and other practical tasks on board the ship and on the dockside and approach to the ship. There will also be the opportunity to assist the Maintenance Officer with longer ongoing projects on board the ship. You will develop an enthusiasm for our historic ship and knowledge of its layout and structure as well as practical skills in keeping it clean and presentable. Volunteers will be given relevant training and supported in these activities. The key tasks will include: • Sweeping the decks • Weeding and maintaining the garden areas in the dockside • Maintaining the windows and gun ports • Cleaning out different areas of the ship • Carrying out other practical tasks as directed by staff To apply get in touch with our Volunteering, Engagement and Learning Officer, Caroline Taylor, at caroline@hmsunicorn.org.uk (preferred) or 01382 200900. You will be asked to fill out a short application form followed by a quick informal interview.

As a Community Outreach and Events Volunteer, you will work alongside staff to: Provide a warm, friendly welcome and help visitors to navigate the site. Ensure visitors have a memorable, informative, and safe experience that is accessible to all. Assist with the delivery of a varied programme of community-based events and activities, e.g. guided tours/object handling sessions. Have fun as part of an award-winning team!

As a Community Outreach and Events Volunteer, you will work alongside staff to: Provide a warm, friendly welcome and help visitors to navigate the site. Ensure visitors have a memorable, informative, and safe experience that is accessible to all. Assist with the delivery of a varied programme of community-based events and activities, e.g. guided tours/object handling sessions. Have fun as part of an award-winning team!

We have a great volunteer opportunity to join our excellent team of volunteers as a Cathedral Caretaker is responsible for the general upkeep and presentation of the Cathedral and associated properties. Duties will include: *Routine maintenance and heavier-duty cleaning, supporting the existing cleaning team when appropriate; *Conducting scheduled safety checks and tests in accordance with statutory requirements; *Being a responsible key-holder for emergency access to the buildings *Preparing venues and providing access to buildings for external-hire events; securing premises after the event; *Being the primary contact and providing access to buildings for contractors and officials visiting the Cathedral; *Ensuring all boilers / radiators are working efficiently and boilers are regularly inspected/serviced by a qualified tradesperson. *Setting of heating in accordance with Cathedral diary of events Relevant training and good support is provided to all volunteers, with all help greatly appreciated. For further details please contact Lynda Johnston, Cathedral Administrator at E Mail: office@standrewscathedralabereen.org.uk or Tel.: 01224 640119

A range of volunteering opportunities available including: - staffing the front desk - showing people around our Discovery Centre - maintaining the display tanks - DIY & maintenance of grounds - campaigning

Interested in inspiring young people in the STEM subjects? Join a national network of 32,000 STEM Ambassadors in the UK and 5,000 in Scotland! STEM Ambassadors volunteer to inspire the next generation and help young people to develop the skills, confidence and mindset to build successful futures in STEM. You can volunteer as a STEM Ambassador to give career talks, run STEM clubs, provide advice on STEM subjects, run STEM workshops, help young people with STEM competitions - anything really which will ignite their imagination. STEM Ambassadors can find their own opportunities to volunteer or can search the STEM Ambassador digital platform for both face to face and online requests placed by teachers and community groups. The platform will connect you with the teacher/community group making the request and you can message to arrange the activity. All of your volunteering can be recorded on the platform to build a detailed summary of what you have been involved with. All STEM Ambassadors undergo a PVG Disclosure check and undertake online induction training before being authorised to work with young people. The programme is funded through the UK Government, with SSERC being the local Scottish delivery partner. SSERC will provide you with regular updates, training sessions and networking opportunities to keep your knowledge up to date and relevant for working in schools and community groups.

The Coastal Communities Museum Trust is tasked with raising funds, establishing exhibition programmes, maintaining community outreach and day-to-day running of the museum. This is achieved with support from volunteers in many roles. The Coastal Communities Museum is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation and is volunteer run with a Board of Trustees. We reopen on Wednesday 3 April 2024. Open 11.00am – 4.00pm Wednesday – Saturday Wednesday 3 April until Saturday 26 October 2024.

The successful candidate will take the lead on all day-to-day operational aspects of the museum’s service delivery and act as duty manager. We are trialling a free guided tour model this season to increase engagement with visitors to the town as well as encourage local residents to visit the museum more often. In addition we want to make the changes to meet a wider range of accessibility needs. Tours will be delivered by trained volunteers and we will be using action research to adapt and improve the offer throughout the year. The seasonality of the post reflects the seasonal opening of the museum to the public from April to October. You will be line managed by the Manager/Curator and work closely with, and be responsible for, the volunteer team. Key tasks for this position include: ● Supervising the visitor experience and identifying ways to improve it. ● Managing bookings for tours and events on Eventbrite. ● Managing the retail operation including stock management, supplier relationships, leading on developing bespoke product lines, and merchandising. ● Volunteer management and planning volunteer rota. ● Weekly and monthly reporting to compile and monitor operational data. ● Weekly banking and basic financial administration. ● Overseeing cleaning, maintenance and H&S. ● Supporting the development and delivery of both community and fundraising events. ● Directly supporting visitor experience at the height of the season or delivering guided tours if a volunteer is unavailable. ● Act as a keyholder. ● Occasional out of hours working could be required. ● Any other duties commensurate with the role.

Our building sub-committee oversees maintenance and building projects at the centre. We need a volunteer to help us make the right decisions to take care of our beautiful listed building so that it thrives long into the future. Do you have experience of building projects, trades, architecture or quantity surveying and would you like to give your time and knowledge to help a community building? We would love to hear from you! We particularly welcome people from a diverse range of backgrounds

Our mission is to celebrate, conserve and enhance the beautiful town of North Berwick and its setting! We are growing as a charity and have decided to split the role of Secretary, so now we are seeking a Membership Secretary and a Minutes Secretary to join our friendly and active Committee.

The Scottish Fisheries Museum is seeking a new Chair and Trustees to shape and guide the organisation’s future direction. They are looking for people who are committed to using their expertise and networks in support of their charitable objectives and goals. The Board is responsible for leadership, direction, and oversight to a small team of nineteen, mostly part time, paid staff, plus significant volunteer support, which is vitally important to the museum. Located in Anstruther, the Scottish Fisheries Museum was founded in 1969 to collect, record and interpret the history of the fishing industry in Scotland. The charity holds over 65,000 artefacts, including historic fishing vessels and two operational vessels, recognised as a collection of national significance. The museum has come through the difficult post Covid period, but there are undoubtedly ongoing challenges. They are looking to develop their resilience, combining their local context and national significance.

Help to create fun and engaging learning experiences for museum visitors at the Scottish Fisheries Museum, by helping with workshops and outreach activities tied. Volunteers will support museum staff deliver and create learning activities aimed at schools, families and other visitors. The museum is keen to learn from volunteers and encourage them to share any arts or crafts expertise they have. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to gain experience, develop skills and confidence. Previous experience is not required as training and support will be given. The museum is happy to chat with volunteers about their needs and adapt roles to suit them. The key tasks will include: -Supporting Museum staff develop and deliver activities. -Providing visitors with a positive learning experience. -Supporting Museum staff to welcome visitors to events/activities. -Encouraging and helping event participants to take part in activities. -Helping set up and tidy away events.

Are you passionate about preserving a piece of Aberdeen's history while shaping its future? Bon Accord Baths is looking for dedicated individuals to join our board of trustees. As a trustee, you'll play a key role in revitalising this iconic building, driving the project forward, ensuring its legacy for generations to come. If you have expertise in governance, finance, operations or a deep love for heritage, we'd love to hear from you. A fantastic opportunity to be part of an exciting project to shape the future of the beloved Bon Accord Baths. All help is greatly appreciated. For more information please contact Ross McKirdy , Trustee at email: ross@bonaccordbaths.org.uk

Elgin Museum is Scotland’s oldest continuously independent museum and run entirely by volunteers. Would you be interested in joining us as a visitor service volunteer? This very rewarding work includes welcoming visitors and helping visitor's orientate themselves to the museum, so they can make the most of their visit! A willingness to learn about the Museums collections, and ability to explain to visitors how and where to access information, are essential for the volunteer role. (Looking at the displays and their interpretation is the best way to familiarise yourself – and you can always ask questions of more seasoned volunteers on duty with you!) The ability to serve in the shop, including the use of a (very simple) card reader and to communicate with the front desk via walkie would also be helpful. Full Training will be given with an induction to the Museum’s workings. Volunteers will need to be comfortable and able to work independently after being given initial training. If you feel this volunteering role is for you, please email: curator@elginmuseum.org.uk or visit our website https://elginmuseum.org.uk/volunteering/

Get involved with Garden Club In 2021 Hospitalfield’s Walled Garden, designed by the horticulturalist Nigel Dunnett, opened to the public. The scheme was developed to reveal the unique horticultural history of the site at Hospitalfield, which has been tended as a garden for over 800 years. The garden and grounds at Hospitalfield are maintained, made fruitful and more beautiful with the fantastic support of our volunteers who meet regularly at Garden Club. Garden Club support the development of the garden from helping weed the gardens, sowing seeds, potting up plants and assisting with seasonal projects. Our next garden project is the development of the medicinal garden. The site at Hospitalfield has been populated since the 13th century when the monks who ran Arbroath Abbey established their hotel or hospital, here where we believe that they must have grown a medicinal garden and brewed potions as medicines to improve the health and wellbeing of those who they cared for. From January 2023 we are inviting a medicinal plant specialist to design the garden with Garden Club volunteers, Hospitalfield’s grounds keeping team and soon to be appointed Community Gardener. The new medicinal garden will be planted in a large area within the walled garden at Hospitalfield. As part of our upcoming Garden Club sessions we’ll be planning, preparing, and planting this new medicinal garden. Garden Club Volunteers meet regularly from 10am to 12pm on Fridays at Hospitalfield. We’re looking for volunteers to come along and get involved in the new medicinal garden at Hospitalfield. For full information on how to get involved and accessibility notes please see our website https://hospitalfield.org.uk/support/volunteer/garden-club/ or contact us at volunteer@hospitalfield.org.uk Minimum age: 18

Borders Family History Society researches and publishes information for anyone interested in family or local history in the Scottish Borders. Our projects include recording Monumental Inscriptions, transcription and indexing of 19th century records and family trees for use in research of family and local history. If you have design, drawing, word processing, spreadsheet or database skills, you can work in the comfort of your own home with projects tailored to your skills. Any version of MS Word or Excel is suitable; however Access needs to be MS Access 2000 or later. Other word processing / spreadsheet packages may be used. You can help -To record the relevant information from digitised images or photographs, into a word document, spreadsheet or into a database. -To transcribe and proof read documents

A Young Carer is someone up to the age of 18 who provides unpaid support to a relative, friend or neighbour who due to illness or disability cannot manage to live independently without the carer’s help. Responsibilities may include practical support such as personal care, cooking, housework, or emotional support. Aberdeen Young Carers are looking for volunteers to spend some quality time with a child or young person between the ages of 5-18 on a regular basis, getting to know them, and building up a positive relationship by being reliable and non-judgemental when listening to them. A befriender volunteer will support the Young Carer to enjoy activities and experiences within the Aberdeen community to reduce isolation, and promoting self-esteem and confidence. This is a flexible opportunity and you can commit to meeting with a Young Carer for a few hours on a fortnightly or monthly basis depending on what time you have available. This would take place out with school hours, predominately over evenings or weekends. To be a befriender volunteer we ask for a minimum time commitment of six months, so that the child or young person benefits from consistent visits and has time to build a professional relationship with the volunteer. To apply, please visit: https://volunteer.barnardos.org.uk/opportunities/16050-befriender-aberdeen-young-carers-2020-11-24 or contact the Volunteer Coordinator below: Andrew McGettigan E-Mail: andrew.mcgettigan@barnardos.org.uk Phone: 07724287057

Assisting the Operations Team to do tasks such as weeding, painting, and mending furniture. Provide a warm, friendly welcome to all visitors. Signpost and help visitors to navigate the site. Answer questions and provide information to visitors on any preservation/maintenance underway.

Assisting the Operations Team to do tasks such as weeding, painting, and mending furniture. Provide a warm, friendly welcome to all visitors. Signpost and help visitors to navigate the site. Answer questions and provide information to visitors on any preservation/maintenance underway.

Become part of the long and wonderful volunteering history at Thirlestane Castle by being a member of the team that brings its heritage to life for everyone to share. Thirlestane Castle is open to the public for guided tours from May to September, and for private guided tours the rest of the year. We receive five-star reviews for our guided tours which are delivered with passion and often humour by our guides who help to bring to life the castle’s long history. If you have an interest in history and enjoy engaging with the public, you may like to become a tour guide. Any time that our guides can give is appreciated but as a guideline, we recommend committing to a minimum of two sessions per month – each session lasting up to 4 hours. However, this is totally flexible and will depend upon your own commitments.

Become part of the long and wonderful volunteering history at Thirlestane Castle by being a member of the team that brings its heritage to life for everyone to share. Thirlestane Castle is open to the public for guided tours from May to September, and for private guided tours the rest of the year. We receive five-star reviews for our guided tours which are delivered with passion and often humour by our guides who help to bring to life the castle’s long history. If you have an interest in history and enjoy engaging with the public, you may like to become a tour guide. Any time that our guides can give is appreciated but as a guideline, we recommend committing to a minimum of two sessions per month – each session lasting up to 4 hours. However, this is totally flexible and will depend upon your own commitments.

Become part of the long and wonderful volunteering history at Thirlestane Castle by being a member of the team that brings its heritage to life for everyone to share. Thirlestane Castle is open to the public for guided tours from May to September, and for private guided tours the rest of the year. We receive five-star reviews for our guided tours which are delivered with passion and often humour by our guides who help to bring to life the castle’s long history. If you have an interest in history and enjoy engaging with the public, you may like to become a tour guide. Any time that our guides can give is appreciated but as a guideline, we recommend committing to a minimum of two sessions per month – each session lasting up to 4 hours. However, this is totally flexible and will depend upon your own commitments.

Become part of the long and wonderful volunteering history at Thirlestane Castle by being a member of the team that brings its heritage to life for everyone to share. Thirlestane Castle is open to the public for guided tours from May to September, and for private guided tours the rest of the year. We receive five-star reviews for our guided tours which are delivered with passion and often humour by our guides who help to bring to life the castle’s long history. If you have an interest in history and enjoy engaging with the public, you may like to become a tour guide. Any time that our guides can give is appreciated but as a guideline, we recommend committing to a minimum of two sessions per month – each session lasting up to 4 hours. However, this is totally flexible and will depend upon your own commitments.

Become part of the long and wonderful volunteering history at Thirlestane Castle by being a member of the team that brings its heritage to life for everyone to share. Thirlestane Castle is open to the public for guided tours from May to September, and for private guided tours the rest of the year. We receive five-star reviews for our guided tours which are delivered with passion and often humour by our guides who help to bring to life the castle’s long history. If you have an interest in history and enjoy engaging with the public, you may like to become a tour guide. Any time that our guides can give is appreciated but as a guideline, we recommend committing to a minimum of two sessions per month – each session lasting up to 4 hours. However, this is totally flexible and will depend upon your own commitments.

Become part of the long and wonderful volunteering history at Thirlestane Castle by being a member of the team that brings its heritage to life for everyone to share. Our volunteer helpers are friendly and welcoming of our visitors. They support tour guides and then provide hospitality to visitors in the tearoom and gift shop. We are looking for people who enjoy engaging with a range of different people and who are good communicators. We ask our helpers to commit to a minimum of two days a month with each day lasting up to four hours. However, this is totally flexible and will depend upon your own commitments.

Become part of the long and wonderful volunteering history at Thirlestane Castle by being a member of the team that brings its heritage to life for everyone to share. Our volunteer helpers are friendly and welcoming of our visitors. They support tour guides and then provide hospitality to visitors in the tearoom and gift shop. We are looking for people who enjoy engaging with a range of different people and who are good communicators. We ask our helpers to commit to a minimum of two days a month with each day lasting up to four hours. However, this is totally flexible and will depend upon your own commitments.

Become part of the long and wonderful volunteering history at Thirlestane Castle by being a member of the team that brings its heritage to life for everyone to share. Our volunteer helpers are friendly and welcoming of our visitors. They support tour guides and then provide hospitality to visitors in the tearoom and gift shop. We are looking for people who enjoy engaging with a range of different people and who are good communicators. We ask our helpers to commit to a minimum of two days a month with each day lasting up to four hours. However, this is totally flexible and will depend upon your own commitments.

Become part of the long and wonderful volunteering history at Thirlestane Castle by being a member of the team that brings its heritage to life for everyone to share. Our volunteer helpers are friendly and welcoming of our visitors. They support tour guides and then provide hospitality to visitors in the tearoom and gift shop. We are looking for people who enjoy engaging with a range of different people and who are good communicators. We ask our helpers to commit to a minimum of two days a month with each day lasting up to four hours. However, this is totally flexible and will depend upon your own commitments.

Become part of the long and wonderful volunteering history at Thirlestane Castle by being a member of the team that brings its heritage to life for everyone to share. Our volunteer helpers are friendly and welcoming of our visitors. They support tour guides and then provide hospitality to visitors in the tearoom and gift shop. We are looking for people who enjoy engaging with a range of different people and who are good communicators. We ask our helpers to commit to a minimum of two days a month with each day lasting up to four hours. However, this is totally flexible and will depend upon your own commitments.

We are one of Dundee’s premier visitor attractions (3 Star Visit Scotland award) with visitor numbers increasing year on year. We have a Trip Advisor rating of 2nd out of 120 things to do in Dundee that we are proud of and want to maintain. The Museum is looking for motivated individuals to join our visitor services team for the coming season. The role offers the individual a chance to gain retail experience in visitor friendly environment. As part of the visitor services team you will assist with meeting and greeting our visitors, working on reception, helping out in the café or acting as a guide to ensure a first class experience. No experience is necessary and training will be given.

Gardening outside some historic buildings, including digging over ground. This is a volunteering opportunity suitable for families too.

The role is to run the social media presence for the Caithness Broch Project, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Ideally the role will also include preparation of (approximately) monthly newsletters

• To sell and promote retail products in the David Livingstone Birthplace Shop (EPOS). • To merchandise products. • Talking to visitors. • Collecting feedback from visitors. • To manage and monitor cash transactions. • To help with the cleaning of the shop (particularly at the end of the day) - e.g. brushing and mopping the floor.

Dunbeath Heritage Trust is situated in the old schoolhouse in Dunbeath and was two walled gardens as well as many other areas in the village owned by the Trust. They are looking for volunteers with an interest in gardening to help maintain and/or develop some of the community spaces. This is an opportunity to help this community organisation while doing something you enjoy. Support and guidance for all volunteers is readily available to help you join the team.

The Camera Obscura and Cafe Obscura are open Saturday, Sunday and Monday, April to October and they need your help in both the Camera and Cafe. Volunteer roles include greeting visitors and serving in the Cafe, and/or operation of Camera Obscura and guiding visitors through the experience. Can you commit to 3 hours a week, a fortnight or even a month? Shifts are 10.30am -1.30pm and 1.30 - 4.30pm Please get in touch or come along and find out what it's all about from volunteers on duty to find out more with no obligation. It's interesting - It's worthwhile - It's fun and it's for the community.

Help bring the history of the Museum and its collections to life by leading engaging tours of the museum. Volunteers will be trained to give full Museum tours to groups, telling them about the history of the Scottish fishing industry. You will learn about the history of the Museum and its collections, as well as developing customer service and interpersonal skills. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to gain experience, develop skills and confidence. The key tasks will include: -Learning about the history of the Museum and its collections. -Give visitors a warm and friendly welcome. -Lead guided tours for pre-booked groups, bring the history of fishing to life by sharing stories linked to the museum collection. -Respond to questions and queries to the best of your knowledge.

The Board of Almond Valley Heritage Trust is responsible for the strategic direction of our charity. It sets and monitors policy, and provides oversight of operations and activities that are implemented by our professional team. Board members (Trustees) bring a diverse range of interests and experiences to the Board, represent a fair balance of views and perspectives, and are able to draw on many skills and strategic insights. We’re always happy to hear from individuals with appropriate interests and experiences who may be interested in joining the Board, and at present have a special interest in recruiting Board members who have insight into legal matters. The minimum commitment sought is attendance and contribution to Board meetings that are held six times a year, normally on a Wednesday evening.

Become part of the long and wonderful volunteering history at Thirlestane Castle by being a member of the team that brings its heritage to life for everyone to share. We’re really excited to introduce this new volunteer role. If you love being outdoors, Thirlestane Castle has over 500 acres of parkland to enjoy. As you can imagine with an estate of that size, much work goes into its upkeep to ensure it always looks its best for our visitors. This role includes planting and weeding, grass cutting and general grounds maintenance.

Become part of the long and wonderful volunteering history at Thirlestane Castle by being a member of the team that brings its heritage to life for everyone to share. We’re really excited to introduce this new volunteer role. If you love being outdoors, Thirlestane Castle has over 500 acres of parkland to enjoy. As you can imagine with an estate of that size, much work goes into its upkeep to ensure it always looks its best for our visitors. This role includes planting and weeding, grass cutting and general grounds maintenance.

Become part of the long and wonderful volunteering history at Thirlestane Castle by being a member of the team that brings its heritage to life for everyone to share. We’re really excited to introduce this new volunteer role. If you love being outdoors, Thirlestane Castle has over 500 acres of parkland to enjoy. As you can imagine with an estate of that size, much work goes into its upkeep to ensure it always looks its best for our visitors. This role includes planting and weeding, grass cutting and general grounds maintenance.

Become part of the long and wonderful volunteering history at Thirlestane Castle by being a member of the team that brings its heritage to life for everyone to share. We’re really excited to introduce this new volunteer role. If you love being outdoors, Thirlestane Castle has over 500 acres of parkland to enjoy. As you can imagine with an estate of that size, much work goes into its upkeep to ensure it always looks its best for our visitors. This role includes planting and weeding, grass cutting and general grounds maintenance.

Become part of the long and wonderful volunteering history at Thirlestane Castle by being a member of the team that brings its heritage to life for everyone to share. We’re really excited to introduce this new volunteer role. If you love being outdoors, Thirlestane Castle has over 500 acres of parkland to enjoy. As you can imagine with an estate of that size, much work goes into its upkeep to ensure it always looks its best for our visitors. This role includes planting and weeding, grass cutting and general grounds maintenance.

Falkland Palace and Garden welcomes over 44,000 visitors every year and there’s something here for everyone, from the Palace with a working Chapel Royal, apartments for kings and queens, stunning gardens, an orchard and the oldest tennis court in the country. Volunteers play a key role in helping to maintain Scotland’s heritage. Welcoming our visitors with a friendly smile, and helping them with stories and information about the Palace, gardens and tennis court is vital to an enjoyable visit. This is where you can help. Whether it’s explaining the role of the Keeper of the Palace or relating stories about past inhabitants, your enthusiasm and love of talking to visitors will really make their day. Main Duties: • Provide a warm welcome to all visitors • Share information and stories about the history of the palace and its inhabitants with our visitors • Help to maintain the security of the collection • Ensure adherence to health & safety requirements for visitors

Do you like to be kept busy? A Tea Room Volunteer Role may be for you. The Gordon Highlanders Museum is committed to preserving and sharing the legacy of the world famous Gordon Highlanders Regiment for future generations. A Gordon Highlanders Museum Guide brings to life the extraordinary 200 year story of ‘The Finest Regiment in the World’. (Sir Winston Churchill 1900). A Tea Room Volunteer creates a warm welcome to visitors and regular customers. This can be a busy and varied role as you will make hot drinks, take orders, meet and greet, use the coffee machine, operate the till, use the dishwasher and prepare orders. A fantastic opportunity to help at an award winning Museum. All help is greatly appreciated. For more information please contact Bryan Snelling at email bryan.snelling@gordonhighlanders.com or call 01224 311200. Details also available on our website at http://www.gordonhighlanders.com/Volunteering

More than just a Museum, the Gordon Highlanders Museum offers first-rate conference facilities. Do you have the skills or willing the learn to help at conferences? The Gordon Highlanders Museum is committed to preserving and sharing the legacy of the world famous Gordon Highlanders Regiment for future generations. A Gordon Highlanders Museum Guide brings to life the extraordinary 200 year story of ‘The Finest Regiment in the World’. (Sir Winston Churchill 1900). A Hospitality Volunteer makes and serves tea and coffee at breaks, helps with food and drink preparation, serving at lunch time and clearing and cleaning of crockery and cutlery. A fantastic opportunity to help at an award winning Museum. All help is greatly appreciated. For more information please contact Bryan Snelling at email bryan.snelling@gordonhighlanders.com or call 01224 311200. Details also available on our website at http://www.gordonhighlanders.com/Volunteering

Do you have a welcoming manner? Like varied tasks? The Shop Reception Volunteer role may suit you. The Gordon Highlanders Museum is committed to preserving and sharing the legacy of the world famous Gordon Highlanders Regiment for future generations. A Gordon Highlanders Museum Guide brings to life the extraordinary 200 year story of ‘The Finest Regiment in the World’. (Sir Winston Churchill 1900). A Shop/reception Volunteer is the first point of contact for Visitors to the Museum whether they are interested in going round the exhibitions, meeting with a volunteer or member of staff or visiting the tea room. Stocking the shop shelves, dealing with enquiries, operating the till, cash handling and credit card sales are all part of this busy role. A fantastic opportunity to help at an award winning Museum. All help is greatly appreciated. For more information please contact Bryan Snelling at email bryan.snelling@gordonhighlanders.com or call 01224 311200. Details also available on our website at http://www.gordonhighlanders.com/Volunteering

Are you able to inspire young people? Do you have a skill that you may be able to use? The Education Volunteer role may suit you. The Gordon Highlanders Museum is committed to preserving and sharing the legacy of the world famous Gordon Highlanders Regiment for future generations. A Gordon Highlanders Museum Guide brings to life the extraordinary 200 year story of ‘The Finest Regiment in the World’. (Sir Winston Churchill 1900). An Education Volunteer delivers WW1 or WW2 workshops as 3 x 30 minute sessions to school children as part of their course work. You will show handling items, talk about the exhibitions involving the children and helping them by giving them the information to complete their workbooks. You may prefer helping the Learning Officer with holiday craft workshops; involved in workshops where you can use your skills; story-telling, play acting, face painting and crafts. A fantastic opportunity to help at an award winning Museum. All help is greatly appreciated. For more information please contact Bryan Snelling at email bryan.snelling@gordonhighlanders.com or call 01224 311200. Details also available on our website at http://www.gordonhighlanders.com/Volunteering

Under direction of the Ship’s Crew, you will: Assist with an array of preservation and maintenance tasks. Provide a warm, friendly welcome to all visitors. Signpost and help visitors to navigate the site. Answer questions and provide information to visitors on any preservation/maintenance underway.

As an Education Volunteer, you will work alongside staff to: Assist with setting up and preparing resources for Learning visits. Support the delivery of fun and engaging curricular-based activities, including guided tours and interactive workshops. Learn more about our award-winning Learning programme, with the potential to lead on elements of our tours and workshops. Have fun as part of an award-winning team!

As an Education Volunteer, you will work alongside staff to: Assist with setting up and preparing resources for Learning visits. Support the delivery of fun and engaging curricular-based activities, including guided tours and interactive workshops. Learn more about our award-winning Learning programme, with the potential to lead on elements of our tours and workshops. Have fun as part of an award-winning team!

Working behind the scenes to record the artefacts in the archive section of the Folk Museum

We are looking for volunteers to get involved in every exhibition at the Talbot Rice Gallery as Volunteer Exhibition Assistants. Our team of volunteers are crucial in the success of our exhibitions and provide essential and valued support. All volunteers receive training for their role and support from the Gallery team throughout their time volunteering with us. We offer practical experience of working in a contemporary gallery space, public engagement and the opportunity to meet artists. For more information, please check our website about this opportunity: https://www.trg.ed.ac.uk/get-involved/opportunities

Dunbeath Preservation Trust are looking for some new Trustees to help oversee the running of this important Dunbeath Trust. The Trustees are responsible for the good governance of the organisation as well as supporting two part time staff. Trustees have regular meetings [usually evenings] and review the strategic workplan to develop and maintain the aims and objectives of the organisation for the benefit of the local community. If you have a background in management, business, finance or the voluntary Sector, this would be an advantage, but a willingness to get involved and work in a team are excellent qualities.

We are looking for a tech-savvy person to help us reach out to our community in new and exciting ways. Our mission is to conserve, enhance and celebrate the beautiful town of North Berwick and its setting. We are a very active and growing charity, with several exciting projects on the go, and would love you to join our lively and friendly Committee! We are looking for someone to manage and develop our website to make it even more attractive and informative, and to create and post items regularly on a variety of social media platforms. This is an important role and will suit an energetic and creative person. Please check out our website or get in touch directly if you'd like further information. Welcome aboard!

Resonate Together is a local charity which has been running for over 13 years. Resonate run various groups dependant on the skills individuals bring, from various art groups to chess club & gardening. They also provide meeting rooms for outside organisations. They have grown not only in size, resulting in a larger premises, but also their model of working. Many who come to Resonate Together start by saying they do not have any skills. This can be for so many reasons, and one of the core challenges being personal confidence. Over the last decade, they have listened, learned and experienced the incredible development of so many people - they know that ‘skills’ can be learned and we know that every individual that comes to Resonate Together has inner qualities that will benefit our community. Resonate Together's Customer Service Volunteer role includes meeting members, new and old. Based at the Coffee & Tea area you would not only be welcoming members but inviting them to have a cuppa, and quite often in Resonate, a piece of cake! This gives you a chance to get to know the members in a relaxed informal setting. 1-1 support & training is provided. Minimum of 3 hours per week. Wednesday and/or Thursday Morning & Afternoon. They are expanding into Friday, & Saturday sessions too. As the Customer Service Volunteer, you may be the first person new members meet as they come through the door. They would therefore like you to be welcoming, friendly, and positive. As Resonate welcomes people from all walks of life discrimination is not tolerated. Good listening skills are a must, as well as of course, knowing your way round a kettle! As with any member of Resonate we welcome adults from all walks of life, as long as you have the skills and/or the experience (through work, volunteering or life) to take on the role. References will be taken. During your time with Resonate you may be interested in taking on a role requiring a PVG. Please do not hesitate to ask for further information on police checks.

The Museum of Scottish Railways at the Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway explores the past, present and future of Scotland’s railways and is recognised as being of national significance through the Scottish Government Recognition Scheme. Please visit our new website for further information at: https://museumofscottishrailways.org.uk/. As we prepare for another busy season, the museum is currently looking for volunteers to assist with exhibitions, curating, maintaining and documenting the museum collection and welcoming visitors to Scotland’s largest railway museum. The role is suitable for anyone interested in heritage, museum studies, the railway, and more! If you are interested, then please reach out.

Event Makers Co. are a group of four final year RGU students who are fundraising for Erskine Veterans Charity. We are putting on a large makers market and workshop event and require a few volunteers to help the day run more smoothly! It is a pop-up event that aims to raise as much money as possible for Erskine, and raise awareness of the charity and their Forres Activity Centre project, which will support the large number of Veterans across the North East. The North East has a large number of Veterans, and the new activity centre will provide life-changing, and likely life-saving, support for our Veterans. Their existing activity centre in the Erskine's Veterans Village (near Paisley) has proven this. Erskine have been supporting our Veterans since 1916, and support over 1,000 Veterans across Scotland every year. Roles include: - Refreshment stand - Fundraising stand - Car parking attendants / giving directions - General assistants (floating) - Wearing the Erskine mascot costume! Similar events have attracted a few hundred people in the past. We're also happy to provide verification of volunteering hours if required for personal development, CV and so on. We are so grateful for any help in ensuring this event runs smoothly and helps us raise as much as we can for Erskine Veterans! We are fully backed by Erskine and RGU to host the event.

At Brodie Castle, depending on the season, tasks outside in the garden vary -- and you can be matched to a role that will suit what you would like to do in the garden. It is a team effort, so gardening can also be a bit of a social too, if that's what you like. There is also the ability to learn and enhance your own gardening and conservation skills.

Our Visitor Engagement Volunteers are the highlight of a visit to Verdant Works or Discovery Point, making all the difference between a good and great day! As a Visitor Engagement Volunteer, you will work alongside staff to: Provide a warm, friendly welcome. Signpost and help visitors to navigate the site. Enhance the visitor experience with your enthusiasm and expertise, whether this is encouraging visitors to engage with our interactive exhibits, answering questions, or providing additional context. Provide information to visitors on the Trust, membership, fundraising, volunteering opportunities, and events & activities. Have fun as part of an award-winning team!

Our Visitor Engagement Volunteers are the highlight of a visit to Verdant Works or Discovery Point, making all the difference between a good and great day! As a Visitor Engagement Volunteer, you will work alongside staff to: Provide a warm, friendly welcome. Signpost and help visitors to navigate the site. Enhance the visitor experience with your enthusiasm and expertise, whether this is encouraging visitors to engage with our interactive exhibits, answering questions, or providing additional context. Provide information to visitors on the Trust, membership, fundraising, volunteering opportunities, and events & activities. Have fun as part of an award-winning team!