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• Heritage Visitor Guide with Kirkcaldy Old Kirk Trust Volunteer Opportunity No. VO101160 - Created/last updated: 29/04/2026

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  About this opportunity:	The Scottish Fisheries Museum is looking for people to bring the history of the museum and its collections to life. Museum Gallery Guides will be trained to engage visitors in specific galleries within the museum. They will tell visitors about the gallery and answer any questions they may have. Gallery Guides will be present at pre-advertised times during the summer season to enhance visitors’ experience and enjoyment of the museum. The key tasks will include: -Learning about the history of the Scottish Fisheries Museum and its collections on display. -Give visitors a warm and friendly welcome to the museum gallery you are based in. -Enhance visitors experience with your interest and enthusiasm for the museum galleries, helping visitors get the most out of their visit. -Bring the theme of a specific museum space to life by sharing the history and highlighting key collection objects on display. -Respond to questions and queries to the best of your knowledge. -Assist Museum staff in ensuring the safety of visitors, staff, volunteers and the Museum collections, and reporting any hazards, near misses and incidents. -Adhering to the Scottish Fisheries Museum Trust’s policies and to standards of best practice. -Assist in an emergency, if necessary, which may involve the evacuation of visitors
  Takes place:	mornings afternoons evenings Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays
  Minimum age:	16
  Maximum age:	100
  Training provided:	No details were provided about the training made available to volunteers. Please contact us to find out more.
  Out of pocket expenses paid?	Yes - Travel expenses will be paid monthly however individual arrangements for payment can be agreed. Public transport rates of 40p per mile apply.
  Experience required:	Experience required: Interest in local history, good communication skills, friendly, flexible and a commitment to good customer care.
  Restrictions on who can volunteer	No restrictions were specified.
  Application process:	Application Form; Informal Chat; References
  Taster available?	No, not for this opportunity.
  Travel Details	The Old Kirk is situated in Central Kirkcaldy on Kirk Wynd within easy reach of the bus and train stations.
  Saltire Award	This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.

  
  

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