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• Museum Tour Guide with Scottish Fisheries Museum Trust Volunteer Opportunity No. VO97790 - Created/last updated: 18/03/2024

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  About this opportunity:	Help bring the history of the Museum and its collections to life by leading engaging tours of the museum. Volunteers will be trained to give full Museum tours to groups, telling them about the history of the Scottish fishing industry. You will learn about the history of the Museum and its collections, as well as developing customer service and interpersonal skills. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to gain experience, develop skills and confidence. The key tasks will include: -Learning about the history of the Museum and its collections. -Give visitors a warm and friendly welcome. -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.
  Takes place:	mornings afternoons evenings Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays
  Minimum age:	16
  Maximum age:	100
  Training provided:	Volunteers will be given an induction and training for all aspects of the role by the Scottish Fisheries Museum Team. They will be supported in their role by the Learning and Engagement Officer as a key point of contact. We are happy to chat with volunteers about their needs and adapt roles to suit them.
  Out of pocket expenses paid?	Yes - The Museum will reimburse pre-approved travel expenses. This is capped at £8 a week
  Experience required:	No specific experience required, just a willingness to learn, an interest in working with the public and Scottish history. The museum has visitors from all around the world and are happy to hear from volunteers who speak another language, but this is not essential to the role.
  Restrictions on who can volunteer	No restrictions were specified.
  Application process:	Application Form; Informal Chat; References
  Taster available?	No, not for this opportunity.
  Travel Details	The Scottish Fisheries Museum, Harbourhead, Anstruther, Fife, KY10 3AB. Hourly buses to/from Anstruther at bus stop directly outside the museum, Two public Pay & Display car parks April to September, free the rest of the year, within 150 yards of the museum with disabled spaces.
  Saltire Award	This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.

  
  

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