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• To sell and promote retail products in the David Livingstone Birthplace Shop (EPOS). • To merchandise products. • Talking to visitors. • Collecting feedback from visitors. • To manage and monitor cash transactions. • To help with the cleaning of the shop (particularly at the end of the day) - e.g. brushing and mopping the floor.

St Giles' Cathedral is a site of significant spiritual, historical and architectural interest. Each year it attracts over 1,000,000 visitors, drawn from many nationalities, age groups and walks of life. Our volunteer guides are the first point of contact for most visitors and play a crucial role in ensuring the quality of their experience. Feedback from visitors suggests that each encounter with the guides has the potential to make someone's visit; 'I appreciated the warm and personal tour'.

We’re looking for friendly, sociable people to bring HMS Unicorn’s history to life for our visitors. We’re the oldest ship in Scotland so there’s lots of stories to tell about our past! You will be trained to give tours of HMS Unicorn to our visitors and answer their questions. You’ll develop an understanding of and enthusiasm for our historic ship combined with excellent customer service and communication skills. Volunteers will be given relevant training and support by the Volunteering, Engagement and Learning Officer. Giving tours will involve being able to move between decks using the ladderways (only ways of access) around the ship. The key tasks will include: • Learning about the history of HMS Unicorn. • Working with members of the public – giving tours and answering questions in a helpful and friendly way. • Supporting the Museum staff in acting as the main point of welcome for all visitors to HMS Unicorn. To apply get in touch with our Volunteering, Engagement and Learning Officer, Caroline Taylor, at caroline@hmsunicorn.org.uk (preferred) or 01382 200900. You will be asked to fill out a short application form followed by a quick informal interview.

We are looking for friendly, sociable people who will be able to help us out with our events and activities on board HMS Unicorn, including our talks, holiday activities, pirate fun days and school groups. You will assist with the organisation and running of these events, as well as contributing ideas for future events and activities. You will develop excellent communication, organisational and public engagement skills as well as a creative flair. Volunteers will be given relevant training and support by the Volunteering, Engagement and Learning Officer. The key tasks will include: • Working with people of all ages, especially children • Being friendly and helpful to our visitors to give them a great experience at our events • Assisting the Volunteering, Engagement and Learning Officer in the design and delivery of diverse activities and materials To apply get in touch with our Volunteering, Engagement and Learning Officer, Caroline Taylor, at caroline@hmsunicorn.org.uk (preferred) or 01382 200900. You will be asked to fill out a short application form followed by a quick informal interview.

We are looking for practical people who will help us to maintain the general upkeep of HMS Unicorn for our visitors now and in the future. This will be done through cleaning and other practical tasks on board the ship and on the dockside and approach to the ship. There will also be the opportunity to assist the Maintenance Officer with longer ongoing projects on board the ship. You will develop an enthusiasm for our historic ship and knowledge of its layout and structure as well as practical skills in keeping it clean and presentable. Volunteers will be given relevant training and supported in these activities. The key tasks will include: • Sweeping the decks • Weeding and maintaining the garden areas in the dockside • Maintaining the windows and gun ports • Cleaning out different areas of the ship • Carrying out other practical tasks as directed by staff To apply get in touch with our Volunteering, Engagement and Learning Officer, Caroline Taylor, at caroline@hmsunicorn.org.uk (preferred) or 01382 200900. You will be asked to fill out a short application form followed by a quick informal interview.

The current Chairperson is planning to stand down in January 2023 and the Committee is looking to recruit her successor as soon as possible to allow for a handover period. The Chairperson manages a voluntary Committee of 10 friendly local people who are united by their love for the West Barns Village Hall. It is a beautiful, busy venue which provides the locals with facilities suitable for an array of different activities. The Hall is financially sustainable due to regular bookings, however, the Committee frequently applies for funding to seek further improvements and to offer new events and activities for the local people. The building has been recently refurbished and is in good condition. The Chairperson is expected to organise the Committee meetings (currently once every 4-6 weeks, prepare an agenda and chair the meetings. The role requires between 5-10 hours a month and is very flexible. Most activities can be carried out from home and good knowledge of digital communication is required. The role is satisfying and provides a great opportunity for somebody looking to hone their leadership skills and meet like-minded people.

We are looking for a Graphic Design Volunteer to support our charity in achieving our vision. The purpose of this role will be to help us engage our audiences by creating compelling digital assets for use across our website, social media, and print materials. What will you be doing? We are looking for a Graphic Designer to help with our design and creative outputs. Responsibilities may include: • Brand development including our logo • Creating image templates for social media • Info graphics to make our content visually appealing • Marketing materials such as flyers and business cards What are we looking for? We are looking for a volunteer who has experience in graphic design and marketing. The volunteer should also have/be: • Accuracy and attention to detail • Ability to quickly understand the needs of our team / organisation / users • Can ask key questions to enable us to clarify requirements • Understands the resource constraints of a small charity and is able to work with these. • Open to feedback

The Scottish Traditional Boat Festival returns to Portsoy on 18 and 19 June 2022 and we are seeking volunteers to help out during the weekend. We always need help before, during and afterwards to set up facilities, as well as stewards to ensure safety across the locations. In return for your help, you will receive free entry to the Festival.