Collections Care Volunteers

• Aberdeen Archives, Gallery and Museums

• VO104089

We are committed to a programme of activity relating to the care and conservation of the collections, with the aim of ensuring that objects on display and in storage are cared for following museum sector best practice standards. As a collections care volunteer, you will be assisting and supporting the Care & Conservation Officer to carry out conservation cleaning of artworks and museum objects, conduct condition assessments of the collection, and maintain an appropriate museum environment. This is all part of best practice in museum preventative conservation.

-You will be involved in:
• Regular deep cleans of artworks and museum objects on display at Aberdeen Art Gallery, Maritime Museum, Provost Skene’s House (carried out during opening hours as ‘conservation in action’)
• Regular deep cleans of artworks, museum objects and secure storage areas at museum storage facility, Aberdeen Treasure Hub
• Conducting condition reports to improve catalogue records, identify deterioration and improve storage
• Identify future needs relating to remedial conservation, both in house and conducted by external conservators
• You will be volunteering once or twice a quarter.

-What will you do?:
• Object handling and moving
• Object cleaning
• Object marking
• Supporting & carrying out condition assessments
• Museum store cleaning

-We will provide:
• Object handling training
• Basic collections care training
• What's in it for you
• Learn new skills
• Expand connections and meet new people.
• Contribute to your local community and inspire future generations.

To volunteer with us/for further details please contact Amy Thomson, Volunteer Liaison Officer at email: amythomson@aberdeencity.gov.uk

Travel details

At AAGM venues (Aberdeen Treasure Hub, Maritime Museum, Aberdeen Art Gallery, Provost Skenes House)

You will be volunteering once or twice a quarter.

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Support

Training details

Excellent support and relevant training is provided to all volunteers.

Taster available

Restrictions

Minimum age: 16

Frequency & commitment

You will be volunteering once or twice a quarter. All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated.

Volunteers (aged 16-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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This volunteering opportunity is also advertised across Aberdeen.

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