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  • Room Guide
    with Kellie Castle, National Trust for Scotland

    Volunteer Opportunity No. VO101984 - Created/last updated: 10/01/2025



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    About this opportunity:Room Guides play a key role in welcoming visitors from all over the world to Kellie Castle & Garden and ensuring they make the most of their visit. From welcoming visitors and providing Guided Tours or partaking in Open Guiding, you will have the opportunity to share your knowledge and enthusiasm about the long history of the property and the talented families who once lived there. You also play an important role in promoting the National Trust for Scotland, an independent charity that speaks up for Scotland's heritage, cares for historic properties, and protects our natural landscapes and the wildlife that call them home.

    Takes place:
    morningsafternoonsevenings
    Mondays
    Tuesdays
    Wednesdays
    Thursdays
    Fridays
    Saturdays
    Sundays
    Minimum age:16
    Maximum age:100
    Training provided:Generally, you'll be working with a small team of other volunteers and staff. The Trust will provide an induction and training about the property and your role, as well as information about the National Trust for Scotland and its values. You'll be supported by the Volunteer Manager and shadow other guides until you feel confident within your role. The Trust will help you to keep learning while you volunteer, with free access to all the courses in its online e-learning system, as well as specialist talks and events.
    Out of pocket expenses paid?
    Yes - The National Trust for Scotland can reimburse travel expenses and fuel costs (45p per mile). These can be easily claimed back through the Trust's online system.

    Experience required:No experience is required, just a genuine interest in the preservation of Scottish heritage, a willingness to learn & share that information while engaging with visitors from all backgrounds & cultures, as well as an enthusiasm for the work and values of the National Trust for Scotland.

    Restrictions on who can volunteer
    People under 16 are welcome to volunteer with the NTS but need parental consent and not all roles will be suitable as supervision will be required. Please email directly to discuss options if this applies to you

    Application process:Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat

    Taster available?No, not for this opportunity.

    Travel DetailsAll opportunities are based on the property. The property is not on public transport routes but has car parking available, including accessible parking at castle, and bike racks. Nearest public transport stop is Pittenweem. A Flexibus from local villages is available by pre-booking on 01382 540624 or the Flexibus App - '˜FLEXIBUS 2.0'

    Saltire AwardThis opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.

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