WORK WITH US: Make Your Mark Campaign Coordinator The Society is looking for a new member of staff to develop, manage and coordinate @makeyourmarkvol.bsky.social, which supports everyone in Scotland to volunteer with history, culture and nature organisations: www.socantscot.org/news/work-wi...

Happy #VolunteersWeek! 🎉 This week we're celebrating the 77,000+ people who volunteer with nature, culture & history organisations across Scotland. Whether you share your knowledge, welcome visitors, care for collections or places or help out at events, your support helps heritage thrive.

Looking for a unique volunteer experience in 2026? The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games are calling for passionate people to participate in the Opening and Closing Ceremonies. Whether you dance, act, sing or simply bring enthusiasm, there’s a place for you: www.glasgow2026.com/get-involved...

Want hands-on experience in heritage learning? New Lanark's Learning Volunteers support school visits, tours, historic classroom sessions & more, bringing the site's story to life for learners of all ages. A great opportunity to build skills & give back: volunteer.makeyourmark.scot/volunteers/o...

Do you have an eye for detail? National Museums Scotland are looking for a methodical and curious volunteer to help transcribe and digitise diary entries within their Eileen Crowford Collection. Learn more and apply now: volunteer.makeyourmark.scot/volunteers/o...

💚 We need volunteers! 🌳 Can you help plant trees later this month?🌳 ⏰ Sat 29th Nov, 10am-2pm 🆓 Booking at 👉 buff.ly/ngWMIX5 📍 Knightsridge Wood, #Livingston 📷 Credit John Banks

Enjoy uncovering hidden stories? The Kirkcaldy Old Kirk Trust is looking for volunteers to help them preserve and record their collection of historical documents, maps and church records. Learn more and apply now: volunteer.makeyourmark.scot/volunteers/o... #Volunteer #Fife

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...

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...

Join us for a #Bioblitz! 🐛 🦉 🐦 As part of Biodiversity Month with @westlothiancouncil.bsky.social, we'll be out at #Blaeberry Wood this Saturday recording wildlife 📝 📆 Sat 16th Aug, 10am-4pm 📍 Blaeberry Wood, #Livingston 🆓 Free booking at 👉 buff.ly/2E1ULLj #WestLothian #NatureEvents

Blaeberry Wildlife Recording Day

Come join Woodland Trust staff and volunteers for a drop in day of discovery and help find and record as many species as possible!

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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...

🌟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

Maryhill Burgh Halls: Join the Trust

We are looking for new board members - apply for this volunteer position and help the Trust to support the local community and preserve the historic building for the future.

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🌟 Join Maryhill Burgh Halls Trust as a trustee! 🌟 Help shape the future of this vital local hub. No board experience needed, just passion. We’d love folks with skills in buildings, fundraising, history, comms, HR & more. 👉More info at 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...

🔊 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

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 rspb.org.uk/volunteering

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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