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• Museum Volunteer Tour Guide with Scottish Fisheries Museum Trust Volunteer Opportunity No. VO105943 - Created/last updated: 08/06/2026

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  About this opportunity:	The Scottish Fisheries Museum is seeking volunteers to help bring the history of the museum and its collections to life. Museum Tour Guides will be trained to deliver full museum tours for pre-booked groups. Where possible, guides will be matched with the age group with which they feel most comfortable. A full museum tour may require standing and walking for up to 2 hours. This is a great opportunity for someone wishing to gain experience and develop skills and confidence. Previous experience is not required, as training and support will be provided by the Learning and Engagement Officer. The museum welcomes visitors from around the world and is pleased to hear from volunteers who speak another language, although this is not essential to the role. The key tasks will include: -Learning about the history of the Scottish Fisheries Museum and its collections on display. -Welcome visitors warmly and in a friendly manner to the museum. -Enhance visitors’ experience through interest and enthusiasm for the museum, helping them get the most out of their visit. -Lead guided tours for pre-booked groups, bring the history of fishing to life by sharing stories linked to the museum collection. -Respond to questions and queries to the best of your knowledge. -Assist Museum staff in ensuring the safety of visitors, staff, volunteers and the Museum collections, and reporting any hazards, near misses and incidents. -Adhering to the Scottish Fisheries Museum Trust’s policies and to standards of best practice. -Assist in an emergency, if necessary, which may involve the evacuation of visitors.
  Takes place:	mornings afternoons evenings Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays
  Minimum age:	18
  Maximum age:	100
  Training provided:	The volunteer will be given a brief tour of the Scottish Fisheries Museum. They will be introduced to key staff and shown on site facilities. The volunteer will be given access to our online ‘Volunteer Knowledge Base’ where our policies and procedures are kept. The volunteer will be inducted into the specifics of the role on their first day and provide ongoing training and support. Ongoing training and support will be provided by the Fleet & Volunteer Coordinator.
  Out of pocket expenses paid?	Yes - Public Transport is capped at a Northeast Fife Stagecoach Day Rider. Fuel is reimbursed at 45p per mile and capped at 15 miles per trip.
  Experience required:	No specific requirements for experience were provided by the organisation.
  Restrictions on who can volunteer	No restrictions were specified.
  Application process:	Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; Interview; References
  Taster available?	No, not for this opportunity.
  Travel Details
  Saltire Award	This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.

  
  

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