voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Museum Guide Volunteer Opportunity No. VO101128 - Created/last updated: 09/09/2024 | ![]() Opportunity |
About this opportunity: | Dunfermline and West Fife's very own Heritage Railway project, Lathalmond Railway Museum, is looking for volunteers for their newly refurbished museum displays. By becoming a Museum Guide, you will join an enthusiastic team preserving the railway heritage of Fife. As a Museum Guide, you will greet members of the public as they arrive, show them around the museum displays, explain the history of the railways, and answer any questions that they may have. This is the ideal role if you enjoy engaging with members of the general public and would like to gain experience as a museum guide. The museum is open to the public every Sunday from April until the first weekend in October. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 should be enthusiastic and interested in learning about the history of the museum and imparting this to others. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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. |