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IT Support Volunteer

  • Caledonia Housing Association
  • Home-based volunteering, Suitable for groups, One-off volunteering

We are looking for volunteers who are competent in their IT skills to support some of our Retirement Housing tenants in using their digital devices. You do not need to be an expert in using devices, we just ask that you are confident in the basic skills necessary to use devices such as laptops, an iPad or chromebooks. This volunteering can be done in person, via telephone/video call, on a one-off basis, or as part of a group. IT Support Volunteers help our elderly tenants to: - set up an email address - show them how to use video calling - show them how to shop online - teach them basic online safety skills We are looking for volunteers in Dundee, Angus (Montrose, Monifieth, Birkhill), Perth and Fife.
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Social Media Assistant

  • Shetland Bereavement Support Service
  • Home-based volunteering

We are looking for an enthusiastic person with a real interest in and knowledge of social media apps (in particular Facebook), to update our page on a regular basis with relevant posts. There is also an opportunity to work with our website such as adding/updating pages as required. Experience of making short videos+ films (basic editing) would be a real advantage.
Last updated 3 days ago
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Village Website and Archives Developer

  • Tong Community hall

Needed to work with the website developer in order to get the website up and running with appropriate content. A knowledge of the community would be an advantage. This opportunity would also ask for support to help archive all the wonderful photos that include past and present folk within the community
Last updated 5 days ago
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Walking Guide Development Volunteer

  • Museums Northumberland - Union Chain Bridge: Crossing Borders, Connecting Communities
  • Home-based volunteering

To research and develop content and interpretation materials for walking routes near the Union Chain Bridge. These walking guides will be published on the project website and to inform volunteer-led walks around the area. The main focus of the role will involve: • Researching and developing content and interpretation materials for the proposed walking routes in the vicinity of the Union Chain Bridge; • Researching examples of good practice and popular local walking trails; • Co-creating online walking resources with professional interpretation experts to create a public walking guide resource. • Although not an essential requirement of the role, volunteers may be interested in walking the suggested routes, testing and recording detail about them. Skills and Experience required: An interest in history, natural history and local culture Ability to work on your own and in a team Attendance at appropriate training to develop your skills Capacity to walk for 3 miles at your own pace (if testing walking routes). Through this role you will gain: Experience of working with maps and interpreting them. The opportunity to develop your knowledge of local history, geography, natural history and culture with a focus on the Union Chain Bridge. Experience of working independently, yet as part of a bigger team.
Last updated 9 days ago
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Walking Guide Development Volunteer

  • Museums Northumberland - Union Chain Bridge: Crossing Borders, Connecting Communities
  • Home-based volunteering

To research and develop content and interpretation materials for walking routes near the Union Chain Bridge. These walking guides will be published on the project website and to inform volunteer-led walks around the area. The main focus of the role will involve: • Researching and developing content and interpretation materials for the proposed walking routes in the vicinity of the Union Chain Bridge; • Researching examples of good practice and popular local walking trails; • Co-creating online walking resources with professional interpretation experts to create a public walking guide resource. • Although not an essential requirement of the role, volunteers may be interested in walking the suggested routes, testing and recording detail about them. Skills and Experience required: An interest in history, natural history and local culture Ability to work on your own and in a team Attendance at appropriate training to develop your skills Capacity to walk for 3 miles at your own pace (if testing walking routes). Through this role you will gain: Experience of working with maps and interpreting them. The opportunity to develop your knowledge of local history, geography, natural history and culture with a focus on the Union Chain Bridge. Experience of working independently, yet as part of a bigger team.
Last updated 9 days ago
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Walking Guide Development Volunteer

  • Museums Northumberland - Union Chain Bridge: Crossing Borders, Connecting Communities
  • Home-based volunteering

To research and develop content and interpretation materials for walking routes near the Union Chain Bridge. These walking guides will be published on the project website and to inform volunteer-led walks around the area. The main focus of the role will involve: • Researching and developing content and interpretation materials for the proposed walking routes in the vicinity of the Union Chain Bridge; • Researching examples of good practice and popular local walking trails; • Co-creating online walking resources with professional interpretation experts to create a public walking guide resource. • Although not an essential requirement of the role, volunteers may be interested in walking the suggested routes, testing and recording detail about them. Skills and Experience required: An interest in history, natural history and local culture Ability to work on your own and in a team Attendance at appropriate training to develop your skills Capacity to walk for 3 miles at your own pace (if testing walking routes). Through this role you will gain: Experience of working with maps and interpreting them. The opportunity to develop your knowledge of local history, geography, natural history and culture with a focus on the Union Chain Bridge. Experience of working independently, yet as part of a bigger team.
Last updated 9 days ago
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Walking Guide Development Volunteer

  • Museums Northumberland - Union Chain Bridge: Crossing Borders, Connecting Communities
  • Home-based volunteering

To research and develop content and interpretation materials for walking routes near the Union Chain Bridge. These walking guides will be published on the project website and to inform volunteer-led walks around the area. The main focus of the role will involve: • Researching and developing content and interpretation materials for the proposed walking routes in the vicinity of the Union Chain Bridge; • Researching examples of good practice and popular local walking trails; • Co-creating online walking resources with professional interpretation experts to create a public walking guide resource. • Although not an essential requirement of the role, volunteers may be interested in walking the suggested routes, testing and recording detail about them. Skills and Experience required: An interest in history, natural history and local culture Ability to work on your own and in a team Attendance at appropriate training to develop your skills Capacity to walk for 3 miles at your own pace (if testing walking routes). Through this role you will gain: Experience of working with maps and interpreting them. The opportunity to develop your knowledge of local history, geography, natural history and culture with a focus on the Union Chain Bridge. Experience of working independently, yet as part of a bigger team.
Last updated 9 days ago
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Heritage Database Entry for Tweedsmuir Eco Museum

  • Tweedsmuir Community Company

Taking a wide range of information relating to Tweedsmuir, that is in various forms (files, photographs, video) and inputting it into a custom-made Database. This database stores all the material for Tweedsmuir Eco Museum. This role will allow the opportunity to gain new skills and gain confidence in using technology. Role Description : Tweedsmuir Community Company has developed a database to store all the heritage from our community from ancient times to present day. This database allows files, photographs, video and music files to be stored and saved for the future. The materials within the database will be accessible to everyone, through the Eco museum that will be located on the website. We require volunteers to load material that we have collected onto the database and apply the relevant categories to the contents. Skills/Experience Required: Candidates will require a reasonable internet connection, access to a laptop or desktop computer, and have email and internet browser (Chrome is preferred) Candidates will need to be computer literate, and have good reading and writing skills. They would need to be conscientious and have experience of using word processing packages. Full training will be given on how to use the database, and support will be available.
Last updated 9 days ago
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Heritage Research Volunteer

  • Tweedsmuir Community Company

This role is a research-based opportunity to discover heritage materials to be stored within the Tweedmuir Eco Museum. It will be an opportunity to investigate some of the fascinating history of Scotland that has connections to Tweedsmuir, and uncover some of the characters that have played a part in the community of Tweedsmuir. This role will require research online and in other heritage archives to locate new information about the heritage of Tweedmuir. We have already identified various themes that need to be explored, and there are opportunities for individuals to explore their own particular area of interest. There is also the opportunity to interview local residents and collect stories and stories to be included within the database. The database has the functionality to store the recordings of the interviews. Skills & Experience required: Candidates will require a reasonable internet connection, access to a laptop or desktop computer, and have email and internet browser (Chrome is preferred) Candidates will need to be computer literate, and have good reading and writing skills. They would need to be conscientious and have experience of using word processing packages. Candidates would benefit from having some historical knowledge, particularly relating to Scottish Borders History. Experience of online research would be an advantage. Skills in referencing materials. People keen to be involved in interviewing would need to have good personal skills, and an engaging manner. Full training will be given on how to use the database, and support will be available.
Last updated 9 days ago
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Creating Heritage Stories for “Discover Tweedsmuir” Website

  • Tweedsmuir Community Company

This role provides an exciting opportunity to write short stories to be used on the “Discover Tweedsmuir” website, helping to preserve and promote the areas’ history and heritage. Role Description : This role involves researching various events and accounts associated with Tweedsmuir’s history and distilling these into short, engaging stories. These stories will be used on the new “Discover Tweedsmuir” website to provide locals, the wider community and visitors with information on the history, and heritage of Tweedsmuir. These stories will sit within descriptions for local walks to enhance the experience for walkers. They will also be used to give people a flavour of our heritage, encourage people to visit Tweedsmuir, or to explore further using the Eco museum. Much of the information required to write these stories will already be stored within the Heritage database, but candidates may need to do further research. A number of key stories and events have already been identified, but there is scope for candidates to explore topics that particularly interest them, and discuss new ideas within the group. Skills/Experience Required: Candidates will require a reasonable internet connection, access to a laptop or desktop computer, and have email and internet browser (Chrome is preferred) Candidates will need to be computer literate with experience of using word processing packages. They will have an interest in reading, give attention to detail and be able to write clearly and concisely way. An interest in local history and heritage is essential and some knowledge of Scottish Borders History would be advantageous. Full training will be given on how to use the database, and support will be available, including working in small groups.
Last updated 9 days ago
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