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voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
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with Falkland Palace And GardenVolunteer Opportunity No. VO48471 - Created/last updated: 25/07/2024
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OpportunityAbout this opportunity: Falkland Palace and Garden welcomes over 44,000 visitors every year and there's something here for everyone, from the Palace with a working Chapel Royal, apartments for kings and queens, stunning gardens, an orchard and the oldest tennis court in the country.
Volunteers play a key role in helping to maintain Scotland's heritage. Welcoming our visitors with a friendly smile, and helping them with stories and information about the Palace, gardens and tennis court is vital to an enjoyable visit. This is where you can help. Whether it's explaining the role of the Keeper of the Palace or relating stories about past inhabitants, your enthusiasm and love of talking to visitors will really make their day.
Main Duties:
* Provide a warm welcome to all visitors
* Share information and stories about the history of the palace and its inhabitants with our visitors
* Help to maintain the security of the collection
* Ensure adherence to health & safety requirements for visitorsTakes place: mornings afternoons evenings Mondays 
Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays Minimum age: 16 Maximum age: no upper age limit has been specified Training provided: Generally, you'll be working with a small team of other volunteers and Palace staff. We'll provide an induction and training for you (about the Trust, its values and your role) to get started, and we'll help you to keep learning while you're volunteering with us. You'll also have free access to all of the courses in our online e-learning system. Out of pocket expenses paid?
Yes - Public transportExperience required: No specific experience required, just a willingness to learn and engage with visitors from all backgrounds and cultures, and a passion for history and the preservation of Scotland's heritage Restrictions on who can volunteer
No restrictions were specified.Application process: Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; References Taster available? No, not for this opportunity. Travel Details Saltire Award This opportunity is not suitable for 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: You can print these opportunity details.
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