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Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

Orkney Folk Festival

Charity registered in Scotland SC027280

To promote a viable annual festival of ethnic, traditional and contemporary folk music in Orkney. Through a programme of quality events and community activities, we showcase the talents of local artists and expose them to highest calibre of visiting artists for the enjoyment of locals and visitors alike. In doing so we enhance the reputation of Orkney as a centre of cultural excellence for the social and economic benefit of the whole community.

Current opportunity

Our festival is entirely run by volunteers. It is planned by a volunteer committee, overseen by a board of trustees. Additional volunteers are taken onboard for the week of the festival to help us set...