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  • Technical Volunteer
    with Lathalmond Railway Museum

    Volunteer Opportunity No. VO101129 - Created/last updated: 09/09/2024



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    About this opportunity:Dunfermline and West Fife's very own Heritage Railway project, Lathalmond Railway Museum, is looking for volunteers within their newly refurbished museum. By becoming a Technical Volunteer, you will join an enthusiastic team preserving the railway heritage of Fife.
    As a Technical Volunteer, you can take part in activities including:
    - Train maintenance
    - Building maintenance
    - Equipment restoration
    - DIY activities
    - And more
    Volunteers can choose which activities they would like to engage with and are welcome to bring any existing skills to help maintain, restore and promote the museum to allow local people to learn about Dunfermline and West Fife's rich railway heritage.
    Whether you have existing technical skills, or would like to learn, Lathalmond Railway Museum would like to hear from you!

    Takes place:
    morningsafternoonsevenings
    Mondays
    Tuesdays
    Wednesdays
    Thursdays
    Fridays
    Saturdays
    Sundays
    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 will be enthusiastic and interested in learning about the history of the museum and ideally will have some technical skills which can be applied to the restoration and maintenance of the railway museum.

    Restrictions on who can volunteer
    No restrictions were specified.

    Application process:Application Form; Informal Chat

    Taster available?No, not for this opportunity.

    Travel DetailsThe museum is at M90, Commerce Park, Lathalmond, Dunfermline. It has parking available.

    Saltire AwardThis 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:

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