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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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Tour Guide

Giving guided tours of the oldest Primary School in Edinburgh (1844) and learning and talking about Victorian education, the fishing industry around Edinburgh and the history of Newhaven village. Tours will be offered on Wednesday and Saturday mornings from 24th May.

Travel details

HoN is in the Old Victoria Primary School on Annfield, Newhaven. Easily accessible by tram to Newhaven terminus and Lothian buses numbers 7,11 and 16.
Building has 3 floors and guide will be expected to take visitors up 3 flights of stairs so must be able to do this.

Travel expenses

A claim form will be issued to trained volunteers.

Support
Training details

Ongoing training and support will be offered. You can try out guiding with a more experienced tour guide.

Taster available
Restrictions

Minimum age: 16

Availability
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Tue
Wed
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Fri
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Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Volunteers (aged 16-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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