Sound financial controls and management play a critical role in good governance at the museum and we are looking for individuals to become an integral part in helping the museum achieve this You will work closely with the treasurer and finance committee to help ensure the smooth financial running of the museum. You will assist in the inputting of invoices, credit notes etc into the SAGE accounting software. You maybe asked to get involved in the everyday financial operation of the museum reviewing such things as banking, till receipts, gift aid and general duties associated with running a successful charity operation. This is a great opportunity to learn new skills or rebuild existing ones the Dundee Museum of Transport is a small charity that has big ambitions. During CoVid restrictions it should be possible for the candidate to work remotely from home where necessary.

Are you passionate about volunteering? Do you want to help others? How about joining PKAVS Third Sector Interface as a Volunteer Opportunities Assistant and combine the two? We are currently looking for a volunteer to provide administrative support to our Volunteer Support Service. We are looking for an enthusiastic volunteer who would be willing to help the local TSI with the following tasks: • Gathering volunteer opportunities • Making sure volunteering opportunities are up to date. • Support online Volunteer Drop-in when necessary If you have any questions about this opportunity, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

More than just a Museum, the Gordon Highlanders Museum offers first-rate conference facilities. Do you have the skills or willing the learn to help at conferences? The Gordon Highlanders Museum is committed to preserving and sharing the legacy of the world famous Gordon Highlanders Regiment for future generations. A Gordon Highlanders Museum Guide brings to life the extraordinary 200 year story of ‘The Finest Regiment in the World’. (Sir Winston Churchill 1900). A Hospitality Volunteer makes and serves tea and coffee at breaks, helps with food and drink preparation, serving at lunch time and clearing and cleaning of crockery and cutlery. A fantastic opportunity to help at an award winning Museum. All help is greatly appreciated. For more information please contact Bryan Snelling at email bryan.snelling@gordonhighlanders.com or call 01224 311200. Details also available on our website at http://www.gordonhighlanders.com/Volunteering

Are you able to inspire young people? Do you have a skill that you may be able to use? The Education Volunteer role may suit you. The Gordon Highlanders Museum is committed to preserving and sharing the legacy of the world famous Gordon Highlanders Regiment for future generations. A Gordon Highlanders Museum Guide brings to life the extraordinary 200 year story of ‘The Finest Regiment in the World’. (Sir Winston Churchill 1900). An Education Volunteer delivers WW1 or WW2 workshops as 3 x 30 minute sessions to school children as part of their course work. You will show handling items, talk about the exhibitions involving the children and helping them by giving them the information to complete their workbooks. You may prefer helping the Learning Officer with holiday craft workshops; involved in workshops where you can use your skills; story-telling, play acting, face painting and crafts. A fantastic opportunity to help at an award winning Museum. All help is greatly appreciated. For more information please contact Bryan Snelling at email bryan.snelling@gordonhighlanders.com or call 01224 311200. Details also available on our website at http://www.gordonhighlanders.com/Volunteering

We are really excited to be putting a call out for people to help us. As our Transport Museum grows, we are creating and promoting new exhibitions, and events for everyone in the community, BY the community and we want you to get involved! Typical roles include, Front of House Assistant- meet and greet customer service advisers, Admin Assistants with several roles to choose from, Archivists, Social Media Leads, Writers for our magazine, Artists, Retail Assistants, Exhibition Researchers, Education Assistants and so much more! If you are looking to change career and learn new skills, or indeed teach us some, get in contact! You just might want to do something different or just enjoy lending your spare time helping our community. There's something here for everyone so please do get in touch.

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.

Purpose of the role The purpose of this role is to assist and enthuse visitors as they explore the house and the unique collections on display. Room Stewards also support us with maintaining public safety and security within the historic house and caring for the collections during our annual period of closure and behind the scenes activity. Our Room Stewards are the face of Abbotsford and play an important part in welcoming visitors from all around the world and making their visit memorable and informative. Tasks involved • Welcoming visitors to the house • Orientating visitors with tour access on their mobile • Offering information on the history of the rooms and objects within the house • Caring for collections and looking out for their security and welfare • Encouraging visitors to complete feedback forms at the end of their visit • Promoting upcoming events and activities to visitors • Providing directions and guidance to visitors (including other attractions within the Borders) • Promoting excellent customer service • Assisting in monitoring visitor flow, social distancing and capacities in the historic rooms Skills and Experience • A reasonable level of mobility is required as the role involves using a steep spiral staircase and periodic walking through the ground floor rooms. • Excellent time management and punctuality. • Commitment to excellent customer service. • An interest in and willingness to develop own knowledge of Sir Walter Scott and his descendants, Abbotsford and the Borders. • As the public face of the Abbotsford Trust, volunteers are requested to present themselves in a manner of dress and footwear appropriate to their role. Requirements • Interested applicants will be asked to complete a Volunteer Registration form. • Applicants will be invited for an interview about the role. • Details of two references will be requested. • If accepted, you will be invited to attend some days on site for induction, briefing and training, including a tour of the site. • All volunteers undertake a trial period of one month.

The purpose of this role is to greet, serve & assist visitors at the reception desk and gift shop within the visitor centre at Abbotsford. Our Visitor Services Volunteers are the face of Abbotsford and play an important part in welcoming visitors from all around the world, ensuring the best possible visitor experience. This role involves a variety of customer service tasks based in and around the reception desk. Visitor Services Volunteers are also involved in events at Abbotsford. As an exceptional visitor attraction, public events at Abbotsford play an important role in our commitment as a charitable trust to engage with the local community. In addition to providing retail and customer service support during events, volunteers can help with a range of other activities as a Volunteer Events Assistant (see separate role description). Whether giving a hand with the set-up arrangements before an event starts, helping with family craft activities or welcoming visitors, our volunteers will enjoy a huge variety of activities within a close team. Our events mostly take place at weekends and evenings. Tasks involved • Greeting visitors at the reception desk • Ensuring safety and wellbeing of visitors and staff by adherence with good health and safety practice and any mitigating measures during Covid-19 pandemic • Processing admission tickets upselling gift aid, guidebooks, garden tours and any other events on site • Offering directions and guidance to visitors on the shop floor and in VC including giving information on other places of interest within the Borders • Handling cash and credit card transactions • Promoting Abbotsford membership schemes, promotional offers & cafe • Assisting with retail display; cleaning, tidying and restocking Skills and experience • Excellent communication skills. • Friendly, helpful and welcoming approach to all. • An interest in meeting and speaking to people from all walks of life and all around the world. • Commitment to excellent customer service. • Confidence with cash handling, credit card processing and sales (previous experience is desirable, but not essential as full training will be provided). • Confidence with operating an EPOS till system (previous experience is desirable, but not essential as full training will be provided). • An interest in and willingness to develop own knowledge of Sir Walter Scott and his descendants, Abbotsford and the Borders. • As the public face of the Abbotsford Trust, volunteers are requested to present themselves in a manner appropriate to their role. Requirements • Interested applicants will be asked to complete a Volunteer Registration form. • Applicants will be invited for an interview about the role. • Details of two references will be requested. • If accepted, you will be invited to attend some days on site for induction, briefing and training, including a tour of the site. • All volunteers undertake a trial period of one month.

Do you like to be kept busy? A Tea Room Volunteer Role may be for you. The Gordon Highlanders Museum is committed to preserving and sharing the legacy of the world famous Gordon Highlanders Regiment for future generations. A Gordon Highlanders Museum Guide brings to life the extraordinary 200 year story of ‘The Finest Regiment in the World’. (Sir Winston Churchill 1900). A Tea Room Volunteer creates a warm welcome to visitors and regular customers. This can be a busy and varied role as you will make hot drinks, take orders, meet and greet, use the coffee machine, operate the till, use the dishwasher and prepare orders. A fantastic opportunity to help at an award winning Museum. All help is greatly appreciated. For more information please contact Bryan Snelling at email bryan.snelling@gordonhighlanders.com or call 01224 311200. Details also available on our website at http://www.gordonhighlanders.com/Volunteering

Do you have a welcoming manner? Like varied tasks? The Shop Reception Volunteer role may suit you. The Gordon Highlanders Museum is committed to preserving and sharing the legacy of the world famous Gordon Highlanders Regiment for future generations. A Gordon Highlanders Museum Guide brings to life the extraordinary 200 year story of ‘The Finest Regiment in the World’. (Sir Winston Churchill 1900). A Shop/reception Volunteer is the first point of contact for Visitors to the Museum whether they are interested in going round the exhibitions, meeting with a volunteer or member of staff or visiting the tea room. Stocking the shop shelves, dealing with enquiries, operating the till, cash handling and credit card sales are all part of this busy role. A fantastic opportunity to help at an award winning Museum. All help is greatly appreciated. For more information please contact Bryan Snelling at email bryan.snelling@gordonhighlanders.com or call 01224 311200. Details also available on our website at http://www.gordonhighlanders.com/Volunteering