Volunteering Opportunity: VO101129

• Technical Volunteer
  with Lathalmond Railway Museum.

  Created/last updated: 09/09/2024

  
  

  About this opportunity:	Dunfermline and West Fife's very own Heritage Railway project, Lathalmond Railway Museum, is looking for volunteers within their newly refurbished museum  •  By becoming a Technical Volunteer, you will join an enthusiastic team preserving the railway heritage of Fife  •  As a Technical Volunteer, you can take part in activities including: - Train maintenance - Building maintenance - Equipment restoration - DIY activities - And more Volunteers can choose which activities they would like to engage with and are welcome to bring any existing skills to help maintain, restore and promote the museum to allow local people to learn about Dunfermline and West Fife's rich railway heritage  •  Whether you have existing technical skills, or would like to learn, Lathalmond Railway Museum would like to hear from you!
  Takes place:	mornings afternoons evenings Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays
  Minimum age:	18
  Maximum age:	100
  Training provided:	Volunteer will receive induction training and ongoing support from trustees.
  Out of pocket expenses paid?	Yes - Expenses can be discussed on an individual basis.
  Experience required:	No previous experience is needed for this role. Volunteers will be enthusiastic and interested in learning about the history of the museum and ideally will have some technical skills which can be applied to the restoration and maintenance of the railway museum.
  Restrictions on who can volunteer	No restrictions were specified.
  Application process:	Application Form; Informal Chat
  Taster available?	No, not for this opportunity.
  Travel Details	The museum is at M90, Commerce Park, Lathalmond, Dunfermline. It has parking available.
  Saltire Award	This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.