We really value our dedicated and talented team of volunteers who all bring something different to helping preserve the historic ship HMS Unicorn. Opportunities include helping with visitor services, tour guide, archiving, painting, gardening, dressing up on pirates days, face painter, admin assistant, social media, bar, school groups…. There’s something for everyone so let us know what you can bring to the team. We have regular volunteer meetings and email updates and are open to the Saltire Awards. We have regular training and as a volunteer you can attend our live music and events free of charge. And, of course, the kettle is always on!

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 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 and checking tickets upon entry  Issuing audio tour handsets and advising visitors on their use  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

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.  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.

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.  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.

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.  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.

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 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 and checking tickets upon entry  Issuing audio tour handsets and advising visitors on their use  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

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

>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.

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. Falkland Palace, one of Scotland’s finest Renaissance buildings, is set within approximately nine acres of grounds which include ornamental gardens, a glasshouse, an orchard and woodland. The main ornamental garden was designed by renowned garden designer, Percy Cane, in the mid-20th century. Our volunteer garden assistants help our small team of gardeners look after all aspects of these large gardens, maintaining them to the highest standard possible for the enjoyment of our visitors Main Duties: • General garden maintenance including weeding, mulching, planting, leaf clearing, edging, cutting back, pruning and other regular, seasonal gardening tasks • Occasional involvement in special projects and events, should this be of interest • Being welcoming to visitors and helping them to enjoy their visit to the gardens • Ensuring the people working at and visiting the property remain safe at all times

An amazing place to volunteer! Help this landmark and heritage centre take pride of place in community life by volunteering at Covesea Lighthouse. The Lighthouse needs people to join their volunteer team. They looking for volunteers for a variety of roles including: volunteer guides, help at the adjoining RAF Hertiage Centre, grounds maintenance and fundraising. Contact them to see how you can get involved.