voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Seasonal Museum Gallery Guide Volunteer Opportunity No. VO105942 - Created/last updated: 04/06/2026 | ![]() Opportunity |
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| Minimum age: | 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maximum age: | 100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Training provided: | The volunteer will be given a brief tour of the Scottish Fisheries Museum. They will be introduced to key staff and shown on site facilities. The volunteer will be given access to our online '˜Volunteer Knowledge Base' where our policies and procedures are kept. The volunteer will be inducted into the specifics of the role on their first day and provide ongoing training and support. Ongoing training and support will be provided by the Fleet & Volunteer Coordinator. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Out of pocket expenses paid? | Yes - Public Transport is capped at a Northeast Fife Stagecoach Day Rider. Fuel is reimbursed at 45p per mile and capped at 15 miles per trip. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Experience required: | -An interest in history and sharing it with others.
-An interest in museum collections and how they can tell a story.
-An interest in working with members of the public.
-The ability to talk to everyone from all walks of life.
The Scottish Fisheries Museum welcomes volunteers from all backgrounds, including those facing barriers to volunteering, people living with disabilities and with additional support needs, people from ethnic minority backgrounds, refugees, and those who identify as LGBTQI+. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restrictions on who can volunteer | No restrictions were specified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Application process: | Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; Interview; References | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Taster available? | No, not for this opportunity. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Saltire Award | This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. |
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