Events Volunteer at New Lanark Trust

• Assisting with event set-up and take-down, including but not limited to
• decoration, room/area layout, and activity preparation
• Attending staff and volunteer briefings prior to events and familiarisation with the content of the event
• Stewarding the event or exhibition areas and providing directions and information to visitors in a friendly and welcoming manner
• Supervising event activities, including but not limited to: craft activities, object handling activities, information stalls
• Being a friendly face to welcome visitors to New Lanark
• Expanding your knowledge of New Lanark (Ongoing support, training and skills development will be provided for these duties.)

• Friendly, outgoing and inclusive with excellent communications skills
• A keen interest in history, heritage, and New Lanark
• Experience of working in a team and with the general public
• Ability to work in a busy environment
• Capacity to learn and engage with the content of the event in order to inform people accurately
• Good timekeeping and an observation skills
• awareness of general health and safety

What skills will you develop?

• Experience of working in events
• Exposure to event and exhibition planning and delivery
• Working with the public and customer service skills
• Working in a constructive team environment

This list is not exhaustive – we are open-minded and want to hear the skills you would like to develop!

Please note, a Disclosure Scotland check will be required for this role. This check will be conducted at the expense of New Lanark Trust and does not require the volunteer to front any charge for this.

Please follow the link below to our website and complete our Volunteer Enquiry form. One of our team will get back to you with an application form and further information. If you have any questions about this role, you can contact our tea at heritage@newlanark.org.