Volunteer Jim Henry chatted with Make Your Mark about his role as Collections Volunteer and his work to examine maps and build up a record of mining memorials in Scotland.
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Volunteer Stories: Stan, Maureen, John, Mark, Caroline, Donald, Jean, Stefan, Darren and Evelyn
The Wee Museum of Memory chatted with Make Your Mark about their many volunteers and the range of interesting things they get up to.
Supporting volunteer development
A roundtable of volunteer organisers talked with our Volunteer Organisers Network about approaches to supporting volunteer development.
Volunteer Stories: Becky Male
Volunteer Becky Male takes us through their day volunteering at Glasgow Women’s Library.
Improving collective knowledge about women in archaeology
In this case study, discover how Dig It! recruited volunteers for a Wikipedia edit-a-thon that improved the world’s collective knowledge about women in Scottish archaeology.
Volunteer Stories: Ian Perry
Volunteer Ian Perry chatted with Make Your Mark about their role as Museum Ambassador at Maryhill Burgh Halls, and all of the exciting tasks they’ve undertaken.
Partnering with local groups to increase diversity
In this case study, discover how National Galleries Scotland (NGS) is reaching out to local charities and community groups to engage a more diverse range of people in their volunteer programme.
Volunteer Stories: Alix and Justin
Ever wondered what it’s like to volunteer with National Museums Scotland? Hear from Alix and Justin, two of their youth volunteers.
Diversifying heritage audiences & volunteers
Jen Novotny, Scottish Civic Trust’s Diverse Heritage Officer, talked with our Volunteer Organisers Network about her experience of involving LGBTQ+, BAME and refugee volunteers with heritage projects.
Inclusively recruiting volunteers
In this case study, discover how Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is involving more people in volunteering by changing up their application processes.