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31 - Collections-based Volunteers
When We Need You
From 27/01/2012 onwards
About Opportunity
Assisting the Collections team with cataloguing new and backlogged items - Assisting with the reorganisation of the collection’s stores - Assisting with research as required - Assisting with data entry on to the Collection’s database - Supporting the wider curatorial work of the museum staff as required
Availability
Flexible
About Scottish Fisheries Museum
The museum exists to preserve the material history of the fishing industries of Scotland in all their aspects and to promote the understanding of their past, present and future. We do this by collecting, preserving, researching and interpretating material relating to Scottish fishing and it's associated industries, technology and communities, and by making the material accessible to as wide an audience as possible.
Skills & Experience
Skills and Experience: - Attention to detail - Good communication and teamwork skills - Some basic IT skills - No previous collection or museum based experience is necessary Personal Qualities required: - Reliable and able to commit to regular volunteering - Happy to work independently or under minimal supervision - Interest in social and industrial history an advantage, but not essential
Travel Details
Scottish Fisheries Museum, Anstruther
Training and Induction Details
Volunteers can: Gain experience working with a collection which is recognised as being of national and international significance; Experience cataloguing a range of different objects; Network and gain skills from a range of museum professionals
Work Type
Library / Information Management
Client Group
Museums / galleries / heritage
Accessibility Details
No Wheelchair Access
No Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
Ideally volunteers will be able to commit to one day a week, Monday - Friday, 10 - 4, with a break for lunch. However, more flexible hours can be arranged if needed including weekends.
Minimum Age
No minimum age has been specified for this opportunity
Volunteers Required
10
Reference Code
31-2216
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
St Ayles
Harbourhead
Anstruther
Scotland
KY10 3AB
Contact: Natalie Milor
Tel: 01333 310628
Email: natalie@scotfishmuseum.org
Website: http://www.scottish-fishe...
