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Technical Assistant
When We Need You
From 06/02/2007 onwards
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 National 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 museum preserve 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)
Restrictions
No restrictions
Requirements
Induction/Training, Informal Chat
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.
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
Volunteers Required
1
Reference Code
47-371
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
Lady Victoria Colliery
Newtongrange
Scotland
EH22 4QN
Contact: David Newton
Tel: 0131 663 7519
Email: enquiries@nationalminingmuseum...
Website: http://www.national minin...
