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National Museum of Rural Life
- VO103826
National Museums Scotland is currently looking for Volunteer Farmhouse Guides at our National Museum of Rural Life (near East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire).
We are looking for enthusiastic, creative, honest and friendly individuals to join our Visitor Experience team in making people feel welcome at Wester Kittochside farmhouse.
Volunteer guides are learn about the the house, the era and the original family so they can be on hand for curious visitors.
This opportunity would be perfect for you if you are interested in Scottish rural life or history, enjoy learning about new things and you are friendly and approachable.
Apply on our website: https://careers.nms.ac.uk/Apply/Vm97dd18sdW50ZWVyIEZhcm1ob3VzZSBHdWlkZSBBcHBsaWNhdGlvbiBGb3JtfDYwfDc0NjEyNnwxfHxGYWxzZXwyMzkxfDQxOTgyODd8MA%3d%3d?i=uNtgLoo9YA8%3d
Experience required
No Expertise, Good Communicator,Sociable,
Travel details
The opportunity takes place at multiple location across South Lanarkshire
Across South Lanarkshire
Travel expenses
Reasonable travel expenses refunded by arrangement
Date
11 August 2025
Support
Training details
includes shadowing shift
Taster available
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
No Gender Restriction, 18 years or above
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.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Farmhouse Guide (Weekends) with National Museum of Rural Life
Your email address and phone number will only be used by the organisation/TSI you are contacting to discuss in more detail the opportunity you are enquiring about.
Your details and message will be sent to:
Fiona Boyle, National Museum of Rural Life
Fiona Boyle, National Museum of Rural Life
Email address: f.boyle@nms.ac.uk
A copy will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in South Lanarkshire:
Contact name: Volunteer@VASLan
Email address: volunteer@vaslan.org.uk
Phone: 01698 300390
Thank you for registering your interest in Farmhouse Guide (Weekends) with National Museum of Rural Life.
National Museum of Rural Life and National Museum of Rural Lifehave both been sent your details and message, they will respond to you at the email address you provided.
Something has gone wrong, please let us know about this issue at milosupport@scvo.scot quoting reference #VO103826.