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• Museum Collections Volunteer with Museum of Communication Volunteer Opportunity No. VO100917 - Created/last updated: 16/07/2024

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  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 Museum Collections Volunteers. The museum has permanent collections and temporary exhibitions that attract visitors from across Fife and beyond. Their current volunteers have interests in construction, restoration and operation of radio, telephone, television, clock and scientific electronic equipment, from real experts to complete beginners. As a Museum Collections Volunteer, you can maintain and test equipment, source and restore items, and learn from others about the collections within the museum=um. If you would like to gain experience in a museum, meet people with interests like yours, and gain access to specialised equipment, 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?	Yes - Expenses can be discussed on an individual basis.
  Experience required:	Museum of Communication is looking for volunteers with an interest in communication equipment or have practical skills. 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. 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.

  
  

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