Visitor Experience Volunteer

  • VO88373


Description

To Invigilate the museum space, operate the reception desk and sell museum tickets to visitors. You'll provide information about the exhibition and activities, talk to visitors and answer any queries (in person, online and over the phone)
Collect feedback from visitors.
You should have an interest in David Livingstone’s story and an interest in bringing history to life and sharing stories.

Organisation aims and objectives

To acquire by purchase, fee or otherwise the tenements in Blantyre, in the County of Lanark, containing the house in which David Livingstone, the Missionary and Explorer, was born or had his home as a child, together with an adjacent heritable property comprising the house and grounds known as Blantyre Lodge, and to hold, manage and administer the said properties as a Scottish National Memorial of David Livingstone, his life and achievements.

Availability

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A monthly rota broken down into 2 shifts per day (AM/PM) 7 days a week. Requesting these volunteers do a minimum of 4 hours per week.

Frequency and commitment details

Commitment 3 Months 4 Hours, Weekly

Restrictions

Some accessibility issues within the museum/shop and thus may not be suitable for a wheelchair user.
Travel details: This volunteering takes place in SOUTH LANARKSHIRE in Blantyre
Minimum age: 18

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Volunteers can claim up to £5 per shift for travel
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer