We are recruiting for volunteer guides for when we resume full opening at Traquair House and visitors will be allowed to free roam the house at timed intervals. Room Guides are stationed on each floor and at the front door to welcome visitors, answer any questions about the history of the house and objects within the rooms. Role Description 1. To welcome Visitors to Traquair and ensure they have an enjoyable and memorable experience. 2. To provide information about the history of the house and answer any questions visitors may have. 3. To be aware of security. Observe where objects are in the room, observe visitors closely and take note of any suspicious activity. 4. To be aware of the security and fires safety procedure in the house. In addition, guides may be asked to lock up and open the house. The procedure for this will be carefully explained and you will not be asked to do this until you have some experience. There will be an opportunity to undertake training on given guided tours if you wish. As a volunteer you will receive the following: Induction into the role which includes the following: • Guided tour of the house with senior guide. • Guidebook and Handbook with additional information. • Health and Safety induction. • Fires Safety induction. • Security induction. • Opportunity to take a First Aid Qualification. In addition we will offer you the following: • All travel expenses reimbursed. • A Traquair branded fleece. • 2 free tickets to the house for friends and family per year. • Discounts in café shop and café. • Events and masterclasses when restrictions are eased. • Annual outing to a neighbouring attraction.

>About Bud Bud is Poppyscotland’s brand new vehicle for exploration and learning, a truck that transforms into a mobile community space, comprising a mini poppy factory, micro-museum and with interactive learning opportunities. Bud is an interactive experience that encourages visitors to create their personal remembrance journey through exploring the exhibits. It is helping us keep remembrance relevant all year round. >About the opportunity: As a Bud Veteran Volunteer, you will support the delivery of the Bud project when Bud is in your area. This could see you supporting in one of the key tasks below: -Carrying out talks to groups (schools, girl guides, brownies, cubs, cadets etc.) members of the public and community organisations who are visiting Bud, or who you are visiting -Actively engage with small groups of visitors, answering questions about Bud and remembrance -Taking part in group discussions about the challenges – both positive and negative - faced by the Armed Forces community -To be flexible in the performance of the post and undertake duties requested by the Bud Team -Encourage people to complete the on-board evaluation at end of visit -Inform people of volunteering opportunities available through Bud project -Support the staff team in set up and take down at visits and events. Support staff in the delivery of activities with schools, groups and public visitors >Benefits for you: -Carrying out a range of interesting and rewarding duties -Having access to appropriate training for the role -You will have the opportunity to meet a wide range of new people -Building on your existing skills and developing new ones -Being part of a friendly, committed team -Attending local events A fantastic opportunity to help PoppyScotland and be part of the exciting Bud Project. All help makes a difference and is greatly appreciated. For more details please contact Sandra Comrie, Bud Volunteer Support Coordinator at E Mail: s.comrie@poppyscotland.org.uk or tel. 07808261076.

>About Bud Bud is Poppyscotland’s brand new vehicle for exploration and learning, a truck that transforms into a mobile community space, comprising a mini poppy factory, micro-museum and with interactive learning opportunities. Bud is an interactive experience that encourages visitors to create their personal remembrance journey through exploring the exhibits. It is helping us keep remembrance relevant all year round. >About the opportunity: As a Bud Heritage Volunteer, you will support the delivery of the Bud project when Bud is in your area. This could see you supporting in one of the key tasks below: -Welcome members of the public and groups (schools, girl guides, brownies, cubs, cadets etc.) visiting Bud on their arrival -To deliver activities both indoor and outdoor as planned by the Bud team -To assist with evaluation of Bud by encouraging feedback and collecting data -To be flexible in the performance of the post and undertake duties requested by the Bud team -Support the staff team in set up and take down at visits and events. Support staff in the delivery of activities with schools, groups and public visitors >Benefits for you: -Having access to appropriate training for the role -You will have the opportunity to meet a wide range of new people -Building on your existing skills and developing new ones -Being part of a friendly, committed team -Attending local events A fantastic opportunity to help PoppyScotland and be part of the exciting Bud Project. All help makes a difference and is greatly appreciated. For more details please contact Sandra Comrie, Bud Volunteer Support Coordinator at E Mail: s.comrie@poppyscotland.org.uk or tel. 07808261076.

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.

This role involves editing and proof-reading documents and files within Tweedsmuir Heritage Database. It would be an interesting role for anyone interested in Scottish History, as there is a lot of interesting documents and information stored on our database. Role Description : This role involves checking and editing the materials stored within the heritage database. It will require a structured approach to proof reading and correcting text within documents. It will also require some simple typesetting procedures to allow the information to be easier to read and understand. 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 proof reading or copywriting skills Full training will be given on how to use the database, and support will be available.

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.

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.

To use archaeological research and field work to research the bridge locale, land use for agriculture and industry and the river economy. This will inform the project archive, educational and exhibition materials and time capsules. We seek people to help us use archaeology to uncover the untold stories of the Union Chain Bridge, crossing the River Tweed in the Borders. We welcome interest from people with all levels of prior experience from expert to novice and all shades between, as training will be given. The main focus of the role will involve: interpreting historic maps, aerial photographs, scientific surveys and other resources; historic building and landscape recording and analysis; on-site excavation. The content will be held in the project archives and will inform educational materials and public exhibition materials including the project website. Some content will be included in the time capsules to be buried at each end of the bridge.

We seek archive research volunteers to help us uncover untold Union Chain Bridge stories. The research results will be made available to the public in exhibitions, the Union Chain Bridge website and educational resources. Archive volunteers will carry out research using documents held at Berwick Record Office, Paxton House, and the National Records of Scotland. Using digital copies at home, or real copies held in the archives, volunteers will read, transcribe and interpret the contents of the documents. Once the original archive and online resources have been consulted, we will ask volunteers to extract and analyse information from their contents and collate information on specific themes. This information will contribute to educational and public exhibition materials, as well as forming a legacy archive for the project on the history of the Chain Bridge and the neighbouring communities in Scotland and England. For further information about the project generally please see www.unionchainbridge.org

We seek archive research volunteers to help us uncover untold Union Chain Bridge stories. The research results will be made available to the public in exhibitions, the Union Chain Bridge website and educational resources. Archive volunteers will carry out research using documents held at Berwick Record Office, Paxton House, and the National Records of Scotland. Using digital copies at home, or real copies held in the archives, volunteers will read, transcribe and interpret the contents of the documents. Once the original archive and online resources have been consulted, we will ask volunteers to extract and analyse information from their contents and collate information on specific themes. This information will contribute to educational and public exhibition materials, as well as forming a legacy archive for the project on the history of the Chain Bridge and the neighbouring communities in Scotland and England. For further information about the project generally please see www.unionchainbridge.org