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The Devil's Porridge Museum is based at Eastriggs in the Annandale and Eskdale area of Dumfries and Galloway. There are different opportunities to meet and greet visitors to the Museum or help in the café or play your part behind the scenes

To become a Member of The Dobbie Hall Trust which runs and maintains a historic building used by the local community and beyond for classes, shows, weddings, dances, etc. We are registered with Companies House and are a charity registered with OSCR. We meet monthly on a Wednesday evening to discuss any maintenance issues, works having been done, and future works to be done. We facilitate the use of the hall to lets but do not organise or run classes and events. We employ four members of staff as caretakers/cleaners, one of whom being a hall manager. We have a beautiful hall with a stage, and various smaller rooms and lounges within the building.

The Floating Stage is a brand new initiative to provide a unique entertainment venue on the Scottish Lowland Canal network from Edinburgh to Glasgow,(and all points in between) The Floating Stage will be predominantly run by volunteers, for the benefit of local communities, social enterprise and 3rd sector organisations, as well as up and coming and established performers of all genres of entertainment . Full details of Our Vision and Proposals are detailed on our web site ~ www.thefloatingstage.co.uk. and the concept document therein. We are currently forming a management team to oversee the many aspects required to set up, organise, and operate this innovative concept, and are now looking for a treasurer (or someone with a financial background) to lead and advise the management team on all financial matters as we apply for and obtain charitable status, (SCIO or similar), and all financial aspects of the project going forward. As the project becomes established, it is envisaged there will be considerable liaison with the fundraising team, membership secretary, marketing team & procurement teams among others.

The Floating Stage is a brand new initiative to provide a unique entertainment venue on the Scottish Lowland Canal network from Edinburgh to Glasgow,(and all points in between) The Floating Stage will be predominantly run by volunteers, for the benefit of local communities, social enterprise and 3rd sector organisations, as well as up and coming and established performers of all genres of entertainment . Full details of Our Vision and Proposals are detailed on our web site ~ www.thefloatingstage.co.uk. and the concept document therein. We are currently forming a management team to oversee the many aspects required to set up, organise, and operate this innovative concept, and are looking for a secretary (or similar person) to lead and advise the committee in the formation of the organisation, applying for and obtaining charitable status, (SCIO or similar), and all necessary licencing / regulatory aspects of the project.

A fantastic opportunity to join our exciting lock keeping project and experience the 'canal magic' for yourself. As a member of our enthusiastic team of volunteers you will be working in the unique setting of the Forth and Clyde Canal and around famous landmarks such as the Falkirk Wheel and The Kelpies. Working with our volunteer lock keeping team based at Lock 16 in Camelon, the role will involve assisting with boat movements on the Forth and Clyde Canal between Lock 3 at the Kelpies and Lock 20 near Banknock. Go Forth and Clyde volunteers assist with every boat movement between these locks 7 days per week during the lock keeping season, so there is ample opportunity to get involved. Volunteers can use their own bicycles to travel between the locks, and Go Forth and Clyde also provides bicycles for volunteers to use whilst on lock keeping duty. The required tools, life jackets and hi-vis clothing will also be provided.

Moffat Museum is looking to recruit additional volunteer team members to offer a warm welcome to this museum of local interest. Volunteers ensure that the museum is opened to the public, provide basic information to visitors and generally manage the museum. Volunteers work in pairs and are supported by the museum trustees.

We are looking for a motivated volunteer to join our reception team. The role will focus on being a friendly face of the centre. Duties will include welcoming new and existing users of the centre. This includes helping to answer enquiries about the centre and its facilities. The role would also include answering the door and phone. The role has the potential to expand into some light administrative duties.

Our building sub-committee oversees maintenance and building projects at the centre. We need a volunteer to help us make the right decisions to take care of our beautiful listed building so that it thrives long into the future. Do you have experience of building projects, trades, architecture or quantity surveying and would you like to give your time and knowledge to help a community building? We would love to hear from you! We particularly welcome people from a diverse range of backgrounds

To preserve local history for the future, volunteers required to either interview people about their stories or to come forward to talk about being part of the Town in the past, In relation to Wick and surrounding area. Volunteers willing to interview individuals and edit the recording in a timely manner for uploading onto the Wick Voices page. Training provided

To Invigilate the museum space, operate the reception desk and sell museum tickets to visitors. You'll provide information about the exhibition and activities, talk to visitors and answer any queries (in person, online and over the phone) Collect feedback from visitors. You should have an interest in David Livingstone’s story and an interest in bringing history to life and sharing stories.