Volunteer stories

Volunteer Andrew Anderson chatted with Make Your Mark about his role as Civil Engineer Volunteer and his work inspecting and maintaining train tracks, bridges and fencing.

Hear about the amazing impact of Patrick Scott and Gordon McKen, Visitor Connectors at Huntly Castle.

Spotlight on volunteer Charlene Forbes, an Event Volunteer with Historic Environment Scotland.

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.

The Wee Museum of Memory chatted with Make Your Mark about their many volunteers and the range of interesting things they get up to.

Volunteer Becky Male takes us through their day volunteering at Glasgow Women’s Library.

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.

Ever wondered what it’s like to volunteer with National Museums Scotland? Hear from Alix and Justin, two of their youth volunteers.

For Volunteers’ Week, we’re shining a spotlight on one of our member’s volunteers. Annie Webster, volunteer at Glasgow Women’s Library, chatted with us about her volunteer role, how it’s changed since COVID-19 and what volunteering means to her.