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Archives Volunteer

  • VO95070

Description

Craigmillar Now, a new arts and heritage centre based in Craigmillar, Edinburgh, is in the process of creating the first publicly-accessible, community-led Craigmillar archive. This community-built project aims to preserve, care for, and celebrate Craigmillar's history as part of a wider programme of regeneration, and seeks enthusiastic volunteers to aid in collecting, cataloguing, and promoting the archive's growing collections.

Mondays from 10am - 5pm, with free lunch included!

Organisation aims and objectives

We are a community-led cultural organisation committed to creating access to arts and local heritage in Greater Craigmillar.

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2 hours a week

Restrictions

Experience required: No prior experience or skills necessary - just an interest in and enthusiasm for history and heritage!
Travel details: Get In Touch You can contact us on info@craigmillarnow.com, and find us at 58 Newcraighall Road, EH15 3HS. How to get to the Arts Centre Car Parking is available on site. Bus: Lothian Buses 30, 400, 106 and 49. The 2 also stops at the Jack Kane Centre, which is a 5 minute walk from the centre. Train: Newcraighall Train Station Scottish Charity SC050027 (SCIO)
Minimum age: 18

Support

Taster available: Yes
Training details: Applicants will complete an application form detailing info about themselves. They will then be invited to an Induction/ Taster session, where they will meet the team and other volunteers, and run through procedures and targets. Volunteers will then complete four sessions of volunteering (non-consecutive if necessary), before committing to the archives team long term.
Support: Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet

You can't volunteer for this opportunity using this site. Please contact the organisation directly using www.craigmillarnow.com for more information.

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