Come help at monument
The National Wallace Monument has launched its 2018 volunteer programme while welcoming a new learning and volunteer coordinator to the team.
Enthusiastic individuals are being sought as the monument, which welcomed over 140,000 visitors in the last 12 months, enters its busiest period.
Responsible for helping to meet and greet visitors, volunteers are integral to maintaining the attraction’s high standard of service. With no qualifications required, the opportunity enables individuals to help with the smooth running of a popular visitor attraction, while meeting people from all over the world and gaining invaluable experience working in the tourism sector.
Learning and volunteer coordinator Catherine Morrison was previously libraries and culture assistant at Clydebank Museum.
She has first-hand experience of volunteering, having previously spent her time volunteering at the National Railway Museum in York and for West Dunbartonshire Council.
Catherine said: “Volunteering is a great way to gain experience in the heritage sector and to support the local community.”
The visitor attraction would like to hear from prospective volunteers with friendly personalities who are happy to talk to visitors. Full training will be provided, however a passion for Scottish history or the ability to speak another language would be an added bonus.
Catherine added:“We hope that volunteering gives people who are passionate about Stirling and who have a love for the Monument the opportunity to share their enthusiasm with others.“
Anyone interested can email volunteer@ national wallacemonument.com.