Description
Kirkcaldy Old Kirk Trust are responsible for preserving and maintaining Kirkcaldy Old Kirk as a community venue, heritage centre and community music hub. They are looking for volunteers to help maintain and restore the buildings.
As a Building Volunteer you can be involved in tasks such as general maintenance and repair work in sympathy with the requirements of an ancient building. The role involves tasks such as replacing lightbulbs, replacing door handles, minor decorating and maintaining high standards of presentation. The volunteer may carry out repairs in the Old Kirk, the Kirk Hall or Hunter Hall. If you enjoy fixing problems and finding solutions this may be the role for you.
Organisation aims and objectives
We are a building preservation trust with responsibility for preserving and maintaining Kirkcaldy Old Kirk, now in our ownership, as a community venue, heritage centre and community music hub. We aim to develop it as an inspirational setting for a wide range of performance and creative arts and heritage activities.
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To be discussed but likely 5 hours per event. More events tend to be held in the summer months.
Restrictions
Experience required: Flexible with an interest in or experience of carrying out maintenance work and the ability to follow guidelines and instructions. Ability to work unsupervised.
Travel details: The Old Kirk is situated in Central Kirkcaldy on Kirk Wynd within easy reach of bus and train stations.
Minimum age: 16
Support
Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Travel expenses will be paid monthly however individual agreements for payment can be agreed. Public transport rates of 40p per mile apply.
Training details: There is an induction for all volunteers and ongoing training will be provided as required. The induction will cover a brief history of the KOKT and the roles and responsibilities of volunteers, the policies and procedures as they appertain to the volunteers and an introduction to the named person for their role. The procedure for claiming expenses will be explained and a tour of the Kirk/Gardens will be provided.
Support:
Named Contact For Volunteer,
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet