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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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Doors Open Days Regional Co-ordinator

As a regional co-ordinator you are responsible for:


  • Canvasing prospective venues

  • Local programme development

  • Supplying the national team with programme details

  • Local programme promotion


The role takes place annually from April - October. From April onwards you will contact venues and develop your local programme. In July your programme will be finalised and submitted to the national office for publication, allowing you time to promote your events. In September, your local Doors Open Days festival will take place on one weekend.

You will be supported by a national network of Doors Open Days co-ordinators, with regular online meetings held throughout the year. You will also receive support documents to help you with approaching venues, supporting their event design and promoting your programme.


Benefits & perks:



  • Helping people in local area freely access sites and events that usually charge a fee, are inaccessible or are closed to the public

  • Networking with professionals across Scotland’s heritage, architecture, culture, community engagement and tourism sectors

  • Developing skills in project management, communications skills and more


Travel details

This is a digital opportunity, with some optional in-person meetings.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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