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• Exhibition Engagement Volunteer - Dunfermline with OnFife Volunteer Opportunity No. VO100894 - Created/last updated: 15/10/2024

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  About this opportunity:	We are OnFife, a registered charity, and we know how valuable creativity is to our communities. Our spaces are some of Fife's favourite places: museums, theatres, galleries, libraries, and archives. We are looking for volunteers to support a new exhibition: efore and After Coal from 7th December 2024 - 13th April 2025 in Kirkcaldy Galleries, to help us create a warm, welcoming environment for visitors. The Exhibition Engagement volunteer opportunity involves welcoming visitors, sharing information about the fascinating exhibits and gathering valuable feedback. If you are interested in heritage and culture and would like to make a difference by inspiring visitors, this might be the role for you. You will have the opportunity to enhance your confidence, widen your knowledge of Fife's heritage as well as gaining experience of cultural engagement. Whether you can join us for the entire exhibition duration, or part of it, your contribution will be greatly appreciated.
  Takes place:	mornings afternoons evenings Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays
  Minimum age:	18
  Maximum age:	100
  Training provided:	When you join our volunteer team, they ensure you're fully prepared and supported every step of the way: - Welcoming Induction: Meet their friendly staff, enjoy a tour of the venue and facilities. - Ongoing Support: Your volunteer supervisor and their dedicated venue staff will be there to support and guide you throughout your time with them. - Engage with Curators: Interact with their knowledgeable curators and learn more about the exhibitions.
  Out of pocket expenses paid?	Yes - They cover public transport costs. Mileage is calculated at 45p per mile for cars 25p per mile for motorcycles and 5p per passenger per mile.
  Experience required:	Volunteers should be friendly and outgoing, enjoying interacting with visitors and making them feel welcome. You should have an interest in arts, heritage and culture, and should be confident in engaging with visitors, starting conversations and asking visitors to complete evaluation surveys.
  Restrictions on who can volunteer	No restrictions were specified.
  Application process:	Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; References
  Taster available?	No, not for this opportunity.
  Travel Details	Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries. OnFife can help volunteers to make travel arrangements such as providing directions, parking and public transport information.
  Saltire Award	This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.

  
  

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