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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

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Volunteer Room Guide

As a volunteer room guide you'll be interacting with international visitors of Gladstone's Land directly, telling them of the property's fascinating history and helping them gain insight into what life was like on Edinburgh's Lawnmarket throughout the last 400 years.
We also offer additional research or guiding opportunities, if requested.

Experience required

Essential: good communication skills, friendly and personable.
Desirable: history or heritage knowledge, but information on the house will be provided.

Travel details

We are located on the Lawnmarket in Edinburgh's Old Town, the property is a 17th century tenement with turnpike stairs and low doors. There are no parking spaces but we can store a bike or two. 5 minute walk from Waverly Station, Princes Street or the Bridges, closes bus stops for #23, 27, 41, 42.

Travel expenses

Travel expenses paid.

Support
Training details

After an induction session we offer a shadowing shift which you would spend with other volunteers, familiarising yourself with the house. You are also welcome to join our tours for more information. Your first shift will be with one a staff member of seasoned volunteer (or solo if you feel confident)

Taster available
Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

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