Exhibition Engagement Volunteer - Kirkcaldy

• OnFife

• VO101562

We are OnFife, a registered charity, and we know how valuable creativity is to our communities. Our spaces are some of Fife’s favourite places: museums, theatres, galleries, libraries, and archives.

We are looking for volunteers to support a new exhibition: “Before and After Coal” from 7th December 2024 – 13th April 2025 in Kirkcaldy Galleries, to help us create a warm, welcoming environment for visitors.

The Exhibition Engagement volunteer opportunity involves welcoming visitors, sharing information about the fascinating exhibits and gathering valuable feedback. If you are interested in heritage and culture and would like to make a difference by inspiring visitors, this might be the role for you. You will have the opportunity to enhance your confidence, widen your knowledge of Fife’s heritage as well as gaining experience of cultural engagement.

Whether you can join us for the entire exhibition duration, or part of it, your contribution will be greatly appreciated.

Experience required

-Friendly and Outgoing: Enjoy interacting with visitors and making them feel welcome.
-Interest in Arts and Culture: A passion for arts, heritage, history, and culture.
-Communication Skills: Confidence in engaging with visitors, starting conversations, and sparking their interest.
-Survey Support: Comfortable asking visitors to complete evaluation surveys and using our iPads to facilitate this. (We provide all the training you’ll need!)

Travel details

The opportunity takes place in Kirkcaldy Galleries, War Memorial Gardens, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1YG. The exhibition galleries are located on upper floor, where there is a lift and accessible walkways to galleries.

The opportunity takes place in Kirkcaldy Galleries, War Memorial Gardens, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1YG. The exhibition galleries are located on upper floor, where there is a lift and accessible walkways to galleries.

Kirkcaldy Galleries is next to Kirkcaldy Train Station and a short walk from the bus station. There is free parking at the venue and nearby. OnFife can help volunteers to make travel arrangements such as providing directions, parking and public transport information

Travel expenses

Travel expenses are reimbursed at the end of each month on receipt of a completed travel expenses claim form with receipts and are paid directly into your bank account within two weeks, at a rate of at 45p per mile for cars 25p per mile for motorcycles and 5p per passenger per mile within Fife’s local authority area.

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Dates

7 December 2024 - 13 April 2025

Support

Training details

When you join their volunteer team, they ensure you’re fully prepared and supported every step of the way:

• Welcoming Induction: Meet their friendly staff, enjoy a tour of the venue and facilities.


• Ongoing Support: Your volunteer supervisor and their dedicated venue staff will be there to support and guide you throughout your time with them.


• Engage with Curators: Interact with their knowledgeable curators and learn more about the exhibitions.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

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

This volunteering opportunity is also advertised across Fife.

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