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HMS Unicorn
- VO90732
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.
Experience required
• An interest in working with members of the public
• The ability to talk to everyone from all walks of life
• Creativity
• Being organized and reliable
Travel details
HMS Unicorn, Victoria Dock, Dundee, DD1 3BP
Travel expenses
Please note: No expenses are paid for this opportunity
Support
Training details
Training will be given in orientation around the ship, as well as in what our learning and activities programme involves and how to work with different groups of people. Once a volunteer has gone through the initial training they can sign up to volunteer at specific events and activities for which there will be specific training/meetings beforehand.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 16
For safeguarding purposes
Frequency & commitment
Varied depending on learning programme
Volunteers (aged 16-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Activities and Events Volunteer with HMS Unicorn
Your email address and phone number will only be used by the organisation/TSI you are contacting to discuss in more detail the opportunity you are enquiring about.
Your details and message will be sent to:
Caroline Taylor, HMS Unicorn
Caroline Taylor, HMS Unicorn
Email address: caroline@hmsunicorn.org.uk
A copy will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in Dundee:
Contact name: Dundee Volunteer & Voluntary Action
Email address: volunteer@dvva.scot
Phone: 01382 305705
Thank you for registering your interest in Activities and Events Volunteer with HMS Unicorn.
HMS Unicorn has been sent your details and message, they will respond to you at the email address you provided.
Something has gone wrong, please let us know about this issue at milosupport@scvo.scot quoting reference #VO90732.