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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
CVS Falkirk & District are curating an exhibition 'Capturing Volunteer Stories, 1984-2024' which will be hosted at Arnotdale House between the 10th and 20th of September 2024! The exhibition showcases the amazing contributions made by volunteers over the last forty years, and the impact that they continue to make across Falkirk and District.
To help with the running of the exhibition, we are looking for volunteers who share our passion for heritage and the third sector! Exhibition volunteers will support us by: meeting and greeting visitors to our temporary exhibition; offering further information and guidance; directing visitors to activities and information; helping supervise our tuck shop (pay what you can, to be donated to Cyrenians).
As a volunteer you will add that extra spark to our exhibition and be part of a team that will contribute to enhancing our visitors’ experience!
This is also a great opportunity to: develop your skills in teamwork, customer service and communication; gain experience in a heritage/visitor attraction; to meet like-minded people and be in a great team.
If you would like further information then please do get in touch!
The OpenSpace Trust is a charity (SC036920) and registered not-for-profit company (SC292077). It owns the former East Kirk of St Nicholas, including the under croft (known as St Mary’s Chapel) parts of which date back to at least the 11th century. The purpose is to convert the interior to create spaces which will enhance that part of the city centre and make a ‘must visit’ venue for residents and visitors alike. To date we have undertaken a major archaeological dig, carried out extensive external fabric work and will shortly be completing the restoration of St Mary’s Chapel, the latter including creation of disabled access.
The Trust is governed by a Board elected by members, which meets at least quarterly in Aberdeen and operates through a series of sub-committees, mostly using on-line facilities. All those involved are volunteers.
The next stage of our work will involve creating a 4-storey building within the shell of the former East Kirk. It will have a total area of more than 1600m2 with a focus on heritage of the building and of the city. In addition, there will be a cafe and a large, flexible meeting space with the possibility of some smaller meeting rooms. To achieve all this, we need to develop a very clear description of what it will be used for and to raise the necessary funding (estimated at £7+ million). The current OST board has a variety of skills and experience however, the Board is of the opinion that additional expertise in fundraising, feasibility studies, networking and project management would be advantageous.
There is no particular requirement for these skills to be in one person, we are looking for the skills no matter how many people. It is also possible that a greater level of involvement in the work of Trust would be possible. Do you have any of these skills to help achieve this and which you would be willing to volunteer, or perhaps you are person approaching retirement and looking for an opportunity to give back to society.
For more information please contact Arthur Winfield, Project Leader and Trustee at email: arthurjwinfield@yahoo.com or telephone: 01224 314286.
More information about the OpenSpace Trust is also available at: http://www.openspacetrust.org.uk/
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Home-based volunteering, Suitable for groups
At Nourish, our new project looks at researching the ‘British restaurants’ government initiative of the 1940s to develop a Public Dining concept that will support local communities today.
British Restaurants were created to provide a hot, healthy, and cheap meal (9p equivalent to £1.50 today) to those who needed it such as those who had homes destroyed by bombings, ran out of food rations, were desperate for support and a place to socialise and to feel a part of a community. By 1943 there was more than 2,000 restaurants serving 500,000 meals a day. Restaurants were set up by local councils in safe spaces from town halls to local churches, they also featured artwork to make the space engaging and joyful- not just a simple soup kitchen but a proud place for community.
We want individuals from all backgrounds, anywhere in Scotland, with a range of skills and abilities to join us on researching this forgotten history!
We are also interested in learning from international examples of state-subsidized dining experiences as further inspiration for our framework of Public Diners. Our current community researchers have found examples all over the world such as: Milk Bars (Poland), Hawker Centres (Singapore), Langar’s (Sikh Gurdwara), Peoples Commune Kitchens (China) and many more.
This is a mostly at home role, where volunteers can access online collections and archives for anything relating to British Restaurants in Scotland. Volunteers are encouraged, if able, to visit local museums, archives, and libraries for this research also. We will provide support and training for volunteers for accessing these materials.
The role also includes interviewing members of the public who may have visited/ used these restaurants during World War Two and after. We will also be interviewing individuals who also used international examples of state subsidised restaurants. This will involve the actual interviewing but recording and transcribing the session. We will also provide support and training (through a separate group) on this. This means that occasionally a volunteer may need to travel to interviewing locations. Volunteers will be reimbursed for travel and related costs, this will be further explained during onboarding. Volunteers can also be involved with outreach strategies to find interviewees.
All these resources and materials will be used to create a touring exhibition on British Restaurants as evidence and inspiration to how they would work today; Public Diners. Volunteers also have the opportunity to assist in the curation of this exhibition.
This is a great opportunity for those interested in advancing their academic journey or career in the heritage sector or even if you are interested in local history!
For more information about the project and the type of research we are looking for please visit our website: https://www.nourishscotland.org/projects/public-diners/
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Home-based volunteering, Suitable for groups
At Nourish, our new project looks at researching the ‘British restaurants’ government initiative of the 1940s to develop a Public Dining concept that will support local communities today.
British Restaurants were created to provide a hot, healthy, and cheap meal (9p equivalent to £1.50 today) to those who needed it such as those who had homes destroyed by bombings, ran out of food rations, were desperate for support and a place to socialise and to feel a part of a community. By 1943 there was more than 2,000 restaurants serving 500,000 meals a day. Restaurants were set up by local councils in safe spaces from town halls to local churches, they also featured artwork to make the space engaging and joyful- not just a simple soup kitchen but a proud place for community.
We want individuals from all backgrounds, anywhere in Scotland, with a range of skills and abilities to join us on researching this forgotten history!
We are also interested in learning from international examples of state-subsidized dining experiences as further inspiration for our framework of Public Diners. Our current community researchers have found examples all over the world such as: Milk Bars (Poland), Hawker Centres (Singapore), Langar’s (Sikh Gurdwara), Peoples Commune Kitchens (China) and many more.
This is a mostly at home role, where volunteers can access online collections and archives for anything relating to British Restaurants in Scotland. Volunteers are encouraged, if able, to visit local museums, archives, and libraries for this research also. We will provide support and training for volunteers for accessing these materials.
The role also includes interviewing members of the public who may have visited/ used these restaurants during World War Two and after. We will also be interviewing individuals who also used international examples of state subsidised restaurants. This will involve the actual interviewing but recording and transcribing the session. We will also provide support and training (through a separate group) on this. This means that occasionally a volunteer may need to travel to interviewing locations. Volunteers will be reimbursed for travel and related costs, this will be further explained during onboarding. Volunteers can also be involved with outreach strategies to find interviewees.
All these resources and materials will be used to create a touring exhibition on British Restaurants as evidence and inspiration to how they would work today; Public Diners. Volunteers also have the opportunity to assist in the curation of this exhibition.
This is a great opportunity for those interested in advancing their academic journey or career in the heritage sector or even if you are interested in local history!
For more information about the project and the type of research we are looking for please visit our website: https://www.nourishscotland.org/projects/public-diners/
The Friends of Arbroath promote the importance of the Arbroath Abbey within the history of Scotland for the betterment of the community and town of Arbroath.
We are looking for a secretary to provide administration support to the committee and to be the lead contact point for correspondence, take minutes at meetings and distribute information to the wider community and stakeholders. This is a flexible volunteering opportunity, evenings, weekends or to suit the volunteer. Attendance at regular meetings will be required.
Join the Adam Smith Heritage Centre as a Heritage Centre and Gift Shop Assistant! This exciting volunteer role offers a unique chance to immerse yourself in history while gaining valuable skills. You’ll greet and assist visitors, provide information about exhibits, and help support the charming gift shop. Perfect for those passionate about history, customer service, or retail, this role lets you connect with a diverse range of people and contribute to a meaningful cause. Enhance your resume, make new friends, and enjoy exclusive access to events and exhibitions. If you’re enthusiastic, friendly, and eager to learn, they’d love to have you on their team. Make a difference and be a part of preserving Adam Smith’s legacy! Apply now and join their vibrant community at the Adam Smith Heritage Centre!
The Museum of Communication aims to study, collect, preserve and exhibit items that tell the story of communication from the days of pre-electric telegraph to the latest state-of-the-art technology. The museum is run entirely by volunteers, and they are looking to grow their team with Museum Collections Volunteers.
The museum has permanent collections and temporary exhibitions that attract visitors from across Fife and beyond. Their current volunteers have interests in construction, restoration and operation of radio, telephone, television, clock and scientific electronic equipment, from real experts to complete beginners. As a Museum Collections Volunteer, you can maintain and test equipment, source and restore items, and learn from others about the collections within the museum=um.
If you would like to gain experience in a museum, meet people with interests like yours, and gain access to specialised equipment, this is the perfect role for you.
The Museum of Communication aims to study, collect, preserve and exhibit items that tell the story of communication from the days of pre-electric telegraph to the latest state-of-the-art technology. The museum is run entirely by volunteers, and they are looking to grow their team with Marketing Volunteers.
The museum has permanent collections and temporary exhibitions that attract visitors from across Fife and beyond. They also host lectures throughout the year on a variety of historical topics, and engage in outreach activities in schools, clubs and societies in the local community. As a Marketing Volunteer, you can create social media posts and stories, take photographs and create content about events, exhibitions, and items to raise awareness of the museum.
If you would like to gain experience of marketing and are familiar with social media, this is the perfect role for you.
The Museum of Communication aims to study, collect, preserve and exhibit items that tell the story of communication from the days of pre-electric telegraph to the latest state-of-the-art technology. The museum is run entirely by volunteers, and they are looking to grow their team with Events Assistants.
The museum hosts lectures throughout the year on a variety of topics, and engages in outreach activities in schools, clubs and societies in the local community. As an Events Assistant, you can get involved with planning and hosting lectures, or with arranging and attending outreach events. Recent lectures have included Commonwealth War Graves and D-Day, and typically include historical topics and the role of communication within them.
If you would like to gain experience of events, have an interest in history, or are passionate about engaging local people in learning, this is the perfect role for you.