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Tag Archives: News

Supporting volunteer development

A roundtable of volunteer organisers talked with our Volunteer Organisers Network about approaches to supporting volunteer development.

Posted byMake Your Mark26/05/202226/05/2022Posted inUncategorizedTags:NewsLeave a comment on Supporting volunteer development

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.

Posted byMake Your Mark08/04/202225/05/2022Posted inUncategorizedTags:NewsLeave a comment on Improving collective knowledge about women in archaeology

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.

Posted byMake Your Mark14/03/202225/05/2022Posted inUncategorizedTags:NewsLeave a comment on Partnering with local groups to increase diversity

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.

Posted byMake Your Mark07/03/202225/05/2022Posted inUncategorizedTags:NewsLeave a comment on Diversifying heritage audiences & volunteers

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.

Posted byMake Your Mark01/03/202225/05/2022Posted inUncategorizedTags:NewsLeave a comment on Inclusively recruiting volunteers

Removing barriers to volunteering for women with protected characteristics

In this case study, discover how Glasgow Women’s Library (GWL) is involving women with protected characteristics by prioritising their volunteer applications and removing barriers to volunteering.

Posted byMake Your Mark07/02/202225/05/2022Posted inNewsTags:NewsLeave a comment on Removing barriers to volunteering for women with protected characteristics

Opportunity: Digital Administration Volunteer

We are looking for volunteers to help our Volunteer Organisers Network host online events, make them accessible and give participants the best experience possible.

Posted byMake Your Mark01/02/202225/05/2022Posted inNewsTags:NewsLeave a comment on Opportunity: Digital Administration Volunteer

Green Volunteering

For the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26), we hosted a half-day event about how heritage volunteer programmes can tackle the climate crisis.

Posted byMake Your Mark14/12/202125/05/2022Posted inUncategorizedTags:NewsLeave a comment on Green Volunteering

Call out: share your volunteer stories with us

Have your volunteers been hard at work tour guiding, accessioning collections, serving on your board or undertaking other tasks? We’d love to feature them on our website and social media!

Posted byMake Your Mark14/10/202125/05/2022Posted inUncategorizedTags:NewsLeave a comment on Call out: share your volunteer stories with us

New volunteer portal launched

Are you looking for volunteers? Make Your Mark has launched a free portal for Scottish heritage organisations to advertise their volunteering opportunities.

Posted byMake Your Mark14/10/202125/05/2022Posted inUncategorizedTags:NewsLeave a comment on New volunteer portal launched

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