voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Volunteering Opportunity Details
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Visitor Guide
with Museum of CommunicationVolunteer Opportunity No. VO100912 - Created/last updated: 15/08/2024
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OpportunityAbout this opportunity: The Museum of Communication aims to study, collect, preserve and exhibit items that tell the story of communication from the days of pre-electric telegraph to the latest state-of-the-art technology. The museum is run entirely by volunteers, and they are looking to grow their team with Visitor Guides.
As a Visitor Guide, you will speak with members of the public that come to the museum, guide them through and explain exhibitions, and answer any questions that they have about items in the museum. The museum has permanent exhibitions as well as new temporary exhibitions every summer. Visitors come from across Fife and beyond to see their collections and guides have the opportunity to speak to a wide range of visitors.
If you would like to gain experience in a museum environment and enjoy engaging with people and history, this is the perfect role for you.Takes place: mornings afternoons evenings Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays 
Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays Minimum age: 16 Maximum age: 100 Training provided: Volunteers will be given a full induction to the museum, and will be able to shadow an existing volunteer. Out of pocket expenses paid?
NoExperience required: Museum of Communication is looking for volunteers who are confident communicating with members of the public and willing to learn about the exhibitions within the museum. Restrictions on who can volunteer
No restrictions were specified.Application process: Informal Chat Taster available? Yes: Volunteers are invited to visit the museum ahead of signing up to volunteer. Travel Details Museum of Communication, 131 High Street, Burntisland, KY3 9AA. The museum is approximately 300 metres from both the public car park and the railway station. Saltire Award This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. What Now?
To enquire/register an interest in this opportunity call us (FVA) on 0800 389 6046, e-mail us, or fill out this form: You can print these opportunity details.
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Other Opportunities
Here are some shortcuts to other, similar opportunities:Museum of Communication has the following, additional volunteering opportunities:
- Exhibition Volunteer
- Events Assistant
- Museum Collections Volunteer
- Marketing Volunteer
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