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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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Technical Volunteer

Dunfermline and West Fife's very own Heritage Railway project, Lathalmond Railway Museum, is looking for volunteers within their newly refurbished museum. By becoming a Technical Volunteer, you will join an enthusiastic team preserving the railway heritage of Fife.
As a Technical Volunteer, you can take part in activities including:


  • Train maintenance

  • Building maintenance

  • Equipment restoration

  • DIY activities

  • And more
    Volunteers can choose which activities they would like to engage with and are welcome to bring any existing skills to help maintain, restore and promote the museum to allow local people to learn about Dunfermline and West Fife’s rich railway heritage.
    Whether you have existing technical skills, or would like to learn, Lathalmond Railway Museum would like to hear from you!


Experience required

No previous experience is needed for this role. Volunteers will be enthusiastic and interested in learning about the history of the museum and ideally will have some technical skills which can be applied to the restoration and maintenance of the railway museum.

Travel details

The museum is at M90, Commerce Park, Lathalmond, Dunfermline. It has parking available.

Travel expenses

Expenses can be discussed on an individual basis.

Support
Training details

Volunteer will receive induction training and ongoing support from trustees.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Availability
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

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