Scottish Qualifications-certified course running with Keep Scotland Beautiful and Make Your Mark. The aim of the course is for participants to get a heritage qualification, experience and a reference, which they can use to volunteer or find work.
The course will run for nine weeks and consist of:
A compulsory module – 'Sharing Heritage Stories', which will include a two-day group placement.
Two other optional modules for people interested – currently offering 'Preparing for Heritage Volunteering' and/or 'Creating Exhibitions and Displays'.
A volunteering placement after the course with an organisation that interests the participant and supports their goals.
The potential of a reference for students completing their placement.
It is intended that students can continue in their chosen placement after the course if they wish. Volunteering will be arranged through Make Your Mark, which works with over 140 heritage organisations across Scotland. Opportunities will therefore have the potential to be very varied, suiting the skills and interests of the individual.
Recruitment is by short interview, so that we can discover candidates interests and find suitable volunteering for them.
