voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Events Assistant Volunteer Opportunity No. VO100915 - Created/last updated: 15/08/2024 | Opportunity |
About 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 Events Assistants. The museum hosts lectures throughout the year on a variety of topics, and engages in outreach activities in schools, clubs and societies in the local community. As an Events Assistant, you can get involved with planning and hosting lectures, or with arranging and attending outreach events. Recent lectures have included Commonwealth War Graves and D-Day, and typically include historical topics and the role of communication within them. If you would like to gain experience of events, have an interest in history, or are passionate about engaging local people in learning, this is the perfect role for you. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Experience required: | Museum of Communication is looking for volunteers that are confident in communicating with members of the public and are willing to learn about the museum. No previous experience is needed. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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. Lectures will take place within the museum, and outreach events will take place in various locations within the local community. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Saltire Award | This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. |