Heritage Ambassador (Museum Volunteer)

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is delighted to invite applications for the Heritage Ambassador volunteer role based at the Museum of Scottish Fire Heritage, 1A Dryden Terrace, Edinburgh EH7 4NB. The role is flexible, with an availability request of 1 to 2 days a month.

 

Heritage Ambassadors are essential to the smooth day to day running of our museum site and will help give visitors a unique insight into life within the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.

 

We are recuiting for volunteers to assist in the Front of House/Reception area working at the front desk/gift shop, engaging with members of the public, answering queries, supporting the delivery of our community program and generally be an approachable presence for visitors to the museum.

 

Candidates must have a willingness to learn and undertake training as the role requires

Must also have the ability to commit to regular, set volunteering hours for a specific period (i.e. 6 months)

 

Full details of the role and our recruitment process can be found in the attached information pack. 

 

This post is subject to the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exemptions) Scotland Order 2013. The successful candidate will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme and will be required to carry out regulated work with adults and children.

 

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. In addition, we are committed to being a “Disability Confident Employer” and will ensure that all applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role are invited for interview.

 

If you would like to apply in a different format, please email SFRS.PODVacancies@firescotland.gov.uk.

 

Please note, a fully completed application form must be submitted as SFRS do not accept CVs in support of applications for employment.