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We support everyone in Scotland to volunteer with history, culture and nature organisations. Find an opportunity near you: volunteer.makeyourmark.scot. For inclusive volunteering resources & events for volunteer organisers, see @VolOrganisers.bsky.social
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Hi Bluesky! 👋

Make Your Mark supports everyone in Scotland to volunteer with history, culture and nature organisations.

Search our volunteer portal to see what opportunities are available at museums, nature reserves, zoos, archives and historic sites near you: volunteer.makeyourmark.scot
The Scottish Fisheries Museum is looking for an enthusiastic Library Volunteer to help care for their reference library and assist visitors with research enquiries!

Develop new skills, meet new people & explore Scotland’s fishing heritage: volunteer.makeyourmark.scot/volunteers/o...
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Meet Donald and Peggy!

As two of Comunn Eachdraidh Nis's volunteers they share their experience of working with the archive and why they enjoy doing it!

Read the full blog: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/community-ar...
We’re at the Edinburgh Volunteer Recruitment Fair today!

If you want to volunteer with history, nature & culture organisations, check out our volunteer portal.

Try out visitor engagement, archaeology, archives, climate action, digital roles & more: volunteer.makeyourmark.scot/index-classic
Looking to enhance your communication skills?

As a Visitor Centre Volunteer at New Lanark World Heritage Site, you’ll:

🎟️ Sell tickets to visitors
❓Respond to visitor queries
📚 Collect feedback from visitors
🗣️ Give tours, if desired

Learn more: volunteer.makeyourmark.scot/volunteers/o...
Want to learn new skills & celebrate local history?

Clydesider's In Peace and Revolution project is looking for volunteers to help record stories of community activists by creating films, recording oral histories, digging into archives and more.

➡️ volunteer.makeyourmark.scot/volunteers/o...
Our friends at New Lanark are looking for Tour Volunteers!

If you’re friendly, love history and enjoy meeting people, this could be perfect for you. Training and support are provided!

Learn more: volunteer.makeyourmark.scot/volunteers/o...
Do you enjoy being outdoors? Want to meet new people and learn new skills?

Forgan Arts Centre hosts volunteer gardening sessions on the 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month. From planting vegetables to repairing raised beds, there’s plenty to do!

Learn more: volunteer.makeyourmark.scot/volunteers/o...
We had another fab day volunteering with the Scottish Stonemasons' Marks Project and Access to Industry in Dalmeny!

We had a mooch about the church, ate some lovely cakes, spotted countless masons' marks and recorded them for the national digital record.
Want to make a difference in Scotland’s museum sector?

The Scottish Museums Federation are looking for volunteer committee members!

Don't miss this chance shape a national network, build new skills & support Scotland’s museum professionals.

Learn more: volunteer.makeyourmark.scot/volunteers/o...
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Calling all nature lovers, history buffs & curious kids!

Join the Biodiversity Blitz at Arbroath Abbey on 23 & 24 August. Just show up on the day & join any activities you like!

Every plant, bird & bug recorded helps nature thrive.

Learn more: volunteer.makeyourmark.scot/volunteers/o...
🏰 Be the reason someone falls in love with Elgin Cathedral.

Join Historic Environment Scotland as a Visitor Connector. They'll train you, support you and welcome your stories.

No forms. No pressure. Just a great experience!

Learn more: volunteer.makeyourmark.scot/volunteers/o...
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🌟Trustees!🌟

Our board is predominantly male, and we’re keen to broaden the range of voices around the table. We especially encourage women, non-binary people, and others with backgrounds or experiences which are underrepresented in community leadership.

More info www.mbht.org.uk/join-the-board
🚨 Trustee call out!

Portobello Town Hall is looking for volunteers to help them thrive. If you've got experience in fundraising, HR, strategy or buildings, they'd love to hear from you.

No charity background? No problem. Training provided!

Learn more: volunteer.makeyourmark.scot/volunteers/o...
🎶 Love music and museums?

Volunteer as a Gallery Guide at St Cecilia’s Hall during the Edinburgh Fringe!

Greet visitors, give short tours and share the story of beautiful historic instruments. Training provided!

Apply now: volunteer.makeyourmark.scot/volunteers/o...
We were at Edinburgh Zoo yesterday with @aminamwrc.bsky.social, Amphibian & Reptile Conservation & the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland! 🤗

AMINA's Women's Friendship Group have been exploring different ways to support reptiles & amphibians, culminating in a workshop to create mini bug hotels.
Are you interested in trying out archaeology?

The #ScotlandDigs2025 campaign from our friends at Dig It! is promoting a range of opportunities for engaging with archaeology this summer, including volunteering, site visits, tours, open days and more: www.digitscotland.com/scotlands-su...
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🔊 To close out #VolunteersWeek we want to say a huge 'Thank you!' to all our wonderful #Volunteers.

📽️ Here's a peek at some amazing people, doing amazing things, for the love of trees. 🌳

👉 Want to join the team? Find out more here buff.ly/vzRDgZV
Have you given your time to a history, culture or nature organisation in Scotland? Your voice matters! 🎯

Help us build a stronger, more inclusive future for heritage volunteering by taking 10 minutes to complete our survey: bit.ly/MYMvolsurvey
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For all your incredible work for the birds, the beasties, the trees, the sand dunes, the peatlands...for the early mornings, the late nights, the mucky clothes and the endless commitment.

You are amazing💚
#VolunteersWeek

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Shoutout to the amazing volunteers at Historic Environment Scotland's National Collection of Aerial Photography! 🙌

In the past 6 months, they've dedicated 400+ hours to helping geolocate aerial imagery from across the globe.

Read more: www.ncap.org/news/2025/vo...

#VolunteersWeek
Are you part of Scotland’s amazing community of people who volunteer with heritage, culture or nature organisations?

Help us understand what works and what could be better -take our quick heritage volunteer survey today: bit.ly/MYMvolsurvey

#VolunteersWeek
Thinking about volunteering? Heritage sites are a great place to start.

James, who recently tried out volunteering, said "It’s good for mental health… helping me feel more comfortable in myself.”

Hear more from the volunteers themselves: youtu.be/wDKAq3fQE-Q?...

#VolunteersWeek
Volunteering with the Scottish Stonemasons' Marks Project
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Want to try something new, build your CV, meet new people and/or make a difference?

Provan Hall in Easterhouse are looking for to recruit volunteers for various activities:

✅ Tour guiding
✅ Gardening
✅ Researching the site's history

Learn more: www.provanhall.org/opportunitie...

#VolunteersWeek
📣 Do you volunteer with a history, culture or nature organisation in Scotland?

We want to hear from you!

Take our short survey and help shape a more inclusive and rewarding volunteering experience: bit.ly/MYMvolsurvey

#VolunteersWeek