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Technical Assistant

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The volunteer will work with the technical service...

Technical Assistant

Published: 06/02/2007 Updated: 29/06/2010
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Technical Assistant

About Opportunity

The volunteer will work with the technical services department to maintain the museum site. It is a varied postition with opportunties to get involved in helping to preserve historic parts of the colliery such as the winding engine and large objects store. The site is large so there's always a lot of work to be done both inside and out. We have a large garden at the museum and an ongoing programme to develop and maintain it so volunteers with an interest in gardening would be most welcome. Mining knowledge is not essential, all that's required is an interest in helping the museum preserve an important part of Scotland's industrial history. The museum has a dedicated team of volunteers who help out in many areas of the museum including curatorial and library work, answering enquiries, gardening and maintenance.

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About Scottish Mining Museum

The museum aimns to preserve and provide access to the history of the Scottish Coal Mining Industry

Skills & Experience

Mining knowledge is not essential to this position, all that's required is an interest in helping the museumpreserve an important part of Scotland's industrial history. Practical skills and an ability to work unsupervised would be advantageous.

Travel Details

The opportunity will be based at the Scottish Mining Museum, Lady Victoria Colliery, Newtongrange. The museum is situated on the A7 and is accessible from the Borders (No. 95 bus) and from Edinburgh and Midlothian (Lothian buses 3A and 29 stop outside the museum)

Training and Induction Details

Once the volunteer has started they will receive induction into safety procedures and trained on requirements of the position. Mentored throughout and will work closely with staff members. Ongoing training available as required.

Restrictions

No restrictions

Requirements

Induction/Training, Informal Chat

Work Type

Practical /DIY

Client Group

Museums / galleries / heritage

Expenses Detail

No expenses

Accessibility Details

Wheelchair Access
Disabled Toilet

Frequency & Commitment

4 hours per month as a minimum

Minimum Age

No minimum age has been specified for this opportunity

Opportunity Provided By

Volunteer Centre Midlothian

Reference Code

47-371

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Contact Details

David Newton
Lady Victoria Colliery
Newtongrange
Scotland
EH22 4QN


Tel: 0131 663 7519
Email: enquiries@scottishminingmuseum...
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