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Volunteer recruitment is currently paused due to the ongoing Pandemic. However, we still encourage you to register your interest in future volunteering opportunities, and we will be in contact once volunteer recruitment recommences. We look for volunteers to get involved in every exhibition at the Gallery as Volunteer Exhibition Assistants. Our team of volunteers are crucial in the success of our exhibitions and provide essential and valued support. All volunteers receive training for their role and a high level of support from the Gallery team throughout their time volunteering with us. We offer practical experience of working in a contemporary gallery space, public engagement and the opportunity to meet artists.

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. Falkland Palace, one of Scotland’s finest Renaissance buildings, is set within approximately nine acres of grounds which include ornamental gardens, a glasshouse, an orchard and woodland. The main ornamental garden was designed by renowned garden designer, Percy Cane, in the mid-20th century. Our volunteer garden assistants help our small team of gardeners look after all aspects of these large gardens, maintaining them to the highest standard possible for the enjoyment of our visitors Main Duties: • General garden maintenance including weeding, mulching, planting, leaf clearing, edging, cutting back, pruning and other regular, seasonal gardening tasks • Occasional involvement in special projects and events, should this be of interest • Being welcoming to visitors and helping them to enjoy their visit to the gardens • Ensuring the people working at and visiting the property remain safe at all times

The main part of the WW100 Exhibition is a visual interpretation of 100 stories of people and events for the first world war, created by 100 young people from across Scotland. The exhibition uses traditional printmaking techniques, combined with innovative technology. As a WW100 Volunteer you will support the delivery of the WW100 exhibition when it's in your area. This could see you any of: welcoming members of the public and groups visiting the exhibition on arrival; dealing politely and professionally with queries from those visiting; identifying any problems (both potential and actual) and informing the staff as they arise; maintaining and replenishing resources as required; assisting with evaluation of WW100 exhibition by encouraging feedback and collecting data; undertaking duties ad-hoc as requested by the exhibition team; supporting the staff team in setting up and down each day.

The National Trust Property Guides explain the castle's long history to their visitors from all around the world, helping them understand more about the families who lived there and the collections on display. The castle was first built in the 14th century, and has been extended and added to over the centuries, and today features magnificent interior decoration from the 19th century, including a long-hidden Arts and Crafts mural by Phoebe Anna Traquair. Volunteers can to attend special events such as training sessions and are recognised for their work through our national 'thank you' programmes. Due to the volunteering time pattern needed for this role, the Trust is looking for volunteers who are regularly available at specific times. The first time you meet with the Trust's Volunteer Manager, they will be happy to discuss any help that you might need to volunteer, including adapting the role or assisting with volunteer expenses. Their Equality and Diversity policy means that their volunteering opportunities are open to anyone to apply and they offer an initial chat to help you understand more about the volunteering role and see if it's right for you.

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. If you are passionate about heritage and education, why not get in touch and help to bring the 16th century alive for a range of visitors, school groups, adult learners and families. Under the guidance of the Learning Officer, you will help to deliver the school visits and workshops in the Palace and Garden, donning one of our fantastic costumes and sharing the stories of Falkland as you do so. If you would like to get involved, we would love to hear from you! Main Duties: • Welcoming and leading learning groups around the Palace and Garden (in conjunction with school teachers and the Learning Officer) • Learning about the history of the property, its previous inhabitants and its artefacts, and sharing that knowledge with others • Using and maintaining educational resources and equipment, ensuring that they are returned to their proper storage place • Helping to take due care for pupils’ and visitors’ welfare while on Trust premises • Providing other educational assistance as may be reasonably requested by the Learning Officer and property staff

Volunteer Retail and Admission Assistants welcome visitors and introduce them to the castle, assist visitors with selecting the most appropriate membership or ticket option and promote the Trust and its conservation work. Dating back to the 14th century, Kellie Castle has been extended and added to over the centuries. Kellie Castle now features magnificent interior decoration from the 19th century, including a long-hidden Arts and Crafts mural by Phoebe Anna Traquair. This role gives you the opportunity to meet people from around the world and help them learn about the Trust, membership of the Trust and to assist with retail sales. Volunteers at Kellie Castle can also get involved in other opportunities which arise from time to time. Trust volunteers can attend special events such as training sessions and are recognised for their work through our national thank you programmes. The Trust are looking for volunteers who are regularly available at specific times. The volunteer managers will be happy to discuss any help that you might need to volunteer, including adapting the role or assisting with volunteer expenses.

Bud is Poppyscotland's brand new vehicle for exploration and learning - a truck that transforms into a mobile community space, comprising a mini poppy factory, micro-museum and with interactive learning opportunities. Bud is an interactive experience that encourages visitors to create their personal remembrance journey through exploring the exhibits. It is helping us keep remembrance relevant all year round. As a Bud Heritage Volunteer, you will support the delivery of the Bud project when Bud is in your area or visiting schools, voluntary groups, etc. This could see you participating in one of these key tasks: talks to groups (schools, guides, brownies, cubs, cadets, etc), members of the public and community organisations who are visiting Bud, or who you are visiting; actively engage with small groups of visitors, answering questions about Bud and remembrance; group discussions about the challenges - both positive and negative - faced by the Armed Forces community. You will also need to be flexible in the performance of the role and undertake duties requested by the Bud team; encourage people to complete the on-board evaluation at the end of the visit; inform people of volunteering opportunities available through Bud project; support the staff team in both set up and take down at visits and events, and the delivery of activities with schools, groups and public visitors.

The museum has a craft area and offers craft activities for children from 5 years old, to adults of all ages. All the sessions are run by volunteers. The groups are a maximum of 10 people and run for 1 and a half to 2 hours plus tidy up.

The Scottish Fisheries Museum, based in Anstruther, Fife, established in 1959, has reached an exciting stage in development, poised to consolidate and extend its outreach as a premier educational and tourist attraction in the East Neuk. Due to the retirement of the present Chairman in May, the Trustees are inviting applications for a successor to this appointment, candidates with senior leadership experience, 'networking' skill, comfortable in strengthening links with government agencies, NGO's, funding institutions and other supporters, and acting as an active champion for the Museum. Persons who would like to register an interest in this appointment should complete the web form at the bottom this page.

To provide a warm welcome to visitors as part of a small team in an informal but busy café Duties will include: - Taking orders - Serving food and drinks - Clearing tables and keeping the café clean and tidy. After initial training, to be involved simple food preparation, cash handling and till operation.