Activities and Events Volunteer

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

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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.
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