A photo of a group of people standing together. There is text that says: "The Stage is Yours. Be part of the Glasgow 2026 opening ceremony. Apply before 24 April 2026. Glasgow2026.com/casting."

Looking for a unique volunteer experience in 2026?

The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games are calling for passionate people to participate in the Opening and Closing Ceremonies.

Whether you dance, act, sing or simply bring enthusiasm, there’s a place for you: www.glasgow2026.com/get-involved...

A view of historic cotton mill equipment at New Lanark.

Want hands-on experience in heritage learning?

New Lanark's Learning Volunteers support school visits, tours, historic classroom sessions & more, bringing the site's story to life for learners of all ages.

A great opportunity to build skills & give back: volunteer.makeyourmark.scot/volunteers/o...

A view of a stack of papers, organised into groups.

Do you have an eye for detail?

National Museums Scotland are looking for a methodical and curious volunteer to help transcribe and digitise diary entries within their Eileen Crowford Collection.

Learn more and apply now: volunteer.makeyourmark.scot/volunteers/o...

Three men stand by a large stump. They are holding spades and surrounded by newly planted trees in recycled tree guards.

💚 We need volunteers!

🌳 Can you help plant trees later this month?🌳

⏰ Sat 29th Nov, 10am-2pm
🆓 Booking at 👉 buff.ly/ngWMIX5
📍 Knightsridge Wood, #Livingston

📷 Credit John Banks

Enjoy uncovering hidden stories?

The Kirkcaldy Old Kirk Trust is looking for volunteers to help them preserve and record their collection of historical documents, maps and church records.

Learn more and apply now: volunteer.makeyourmark.scot/volunteers/o...

#Volunteer #Fife

Graphic that says "Volunteers needed. Drop us an email or come and have a chat to find out more" above the Scottish Fisheries Museum logo. Above the text, there are hands of varying skin tones holding objects related to the museums collections: a fish, a net, a ship and a ship's wheel.

The Scottish Fisheries Museum is looking for an enthusiastic Library Volunteer to help care for their reference library and assist visitors with research enquiries!

Develop new skills, meet new people & explore Scotland’s fishing heritage: volunteer.makeyourmark.scot/volunteers/o...

Meet Donald and Peggy!

As two of Comunn Eachdraidh Nis's volunteers they share their experience of working with the archive and why they enjoy doing it!

Read the full blog: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/community-ar...

A view of the Make Your Mark in Volunteering table at the Edinburgh Volunteer Recruitment Fair. There is a banner that says "Help care for and celebrate Scotland's places and stories! Volunteer with historical, cultural and nature organisations" And in front of the banner there is a table with various pamphlets and business cards.

We’re at the Edinburgh Volunteer Recruitment Fair today!

If you want to volunteer with history, nature & culture organisations, check out our volunteer portal.

Try out visitor engagement, archaeology, archives, climate action, digital roles & more: volunteer.makeyourmark.scot/index-classic

A view of New Lanark visitor centre.

Looking to enhance your communication skills?

As a Visitor Centre Volunteer at New Lanark World Heritage Site, you’ll:

🎟️ Sell tickets to visitors
❓Respond to visitor queries
📚 Collect feedback from visitors
🗣️ Give tours, if desired

Learn more: volunteer.makeyourmark.scot/volunteers/o...

An old photo of people protesting, holding signs that says "we want work", "Heath out" and "Sold up the river". Above the photo is a flag graphic that says "In Peace and Revolution" and below the photo is a banner that says "a community heritage project celebrating activism past and present in West Dunbartonshire".

Want to learn new skills & celebrate local history?

Clydesider's In Peace and Revolution project is looking for volunteers to help record stories of community activists by creating films, recording oral histories, digging into archives and more.

➡️ volunteer.makeyourmark.scot/volunteers/o...

A view of New Lanark World Heritage Site, with people walking up and down the mill race.

Our friends at New Lanark are looking for Tour Volunteers!

If you’re friendly, love history and enjoy meeting people, this could be perfect for you. Training and support are provided!

Learn more: volunteer.makeyourmark.scot/volunteers/o...

A person wearing a wide brimmed hat and a long sleeved shirt is tending to a flowerbed.

Do you enjoy being outdoors? Want to meet new people and learn new skills?

Forgan Arts Centre hosts volunteer gardening sessions on the 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month. From planting vegetables to repairing raised beds, there’s plenty to do!

Learn more: volunteer.makeyourmark.scot/volunteers/o...

A view of Dalmeny Church.

A person with long gray hair in a ponytail who is wearing a high vis vest, a long sleeve gray short and a head torch inspects a column for masons' marks.

A group of people stand and listen to a briefing given by a person sitting down and wearing high vis.

A group of people in high vis standing and chatting in a church.

We had another fab day volunteering with the Scottish Stonemasons' Marks Project and Access to Industry in Dalmeny!

We had a mooch about the church, ate some lovely cakes, spotted countless masons' marks and recorded them for the national digital record.

A graphic that says "Elections open. Deadline 29th September" beneath the Scottish Museums Federation logo.

Want to make a difference in Scotland’s museum sector?

The Scottish Museums Federation are looking for volunteer committee members!

Don't miss this chance shape a national network, build new skills & support Scotland’s museum professionals.

Learn more: volunteer.makeyourmark.scot/volunteers/o...

Blaeberry Wildlife Recording Day Come join Woodland Trust staff and volunteers for a drop in day of discovery and help find and record as many species as possible!

Join us for a #Bioblitz! 🐛 🦉 🐦

As part of Biodiversity Month with @westlothiancouncil.bsky.social, we'll be out at #Blaeberry Wood this Saturday recording wildlife 📝

📆 Sat 16th Aug, 10am-4pm
📍 Blaeberry Wood, #Livingston
🆓 Free booking at 👉 buff.ly/2E1ULLj

#WestLothian #NatureEvents

A view of the ruins of Arbroath Abbey.

Calling all nature lovers, history buffs & curious kids!

Join the Biodiversity Blitz at Arbroath Abbey on 23 & 24 August. Just show up on the day & join any activities you like!

Every plant, bird & bug recorded helps nature thrive.

Learn more: volunteer.makeyourmark.scot/volunteers/o...

A view of Elgin Cathedral.

🏰 Be the reason someone falls in love with Elgin Cathedral.

Join Historic Environment Scotland as a Visitor Connector. They'll train you, support you and welcome your stories.

No forms. No pressure. Just a great experience!

Learn more: volunteer.makeyourmark.scot/volunteers/o...

🌟Trustees!🌟

Our board is predominantly male, and we’re keen to broaden the range of voices around the table. We especially encourage women, non-binary people, and others with backgrounds or experiences which are underrepresented in community leadership.

More info www.mbht.org.uk/join-the-board

A view of the front and side of Portobello Town Hall, a historic building.

🚨 Trustee call out!

Portobello Town Hall is looking for volunteers to help them thrive. If you've got experience in fundraising, HR, strategy or buildings, they'd love to hear from you.

No charity background? No problem. Training provided!

Learn more: volunteer.makeyourmark.scot/volunteers/o...

An internal shot of St Cecilia's Hall, with chairs set up for an audience and two musicians practicing on the stage.

🎶 Love music and museums?

Volunteer as a Gallery Guide at St Cecilia’s Hall during the Edinburgh Fringe!

Greet visitors, give short tours and share the story of beautiful historic instruments. Training provided!

Apply now: volunteer.makeyourmark.scot/volunteers/o...

A group of people stand in a circle with their hands in the centre holding mini bug hotels.

A group of people sit and stand around a table, which has various materials for creating bug hotels.

A woman holding a snake.

A group of people standing around a tour guide in the zoo.

We were at Edinburgh Zoo yesterday with @aminamwrc.bsky.social, Amphibian & Reptile Conservation & the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland! 🤗

AMINA's Women's Friendship Group have been exploring different ways to support reptiles & amphibians, culminating in a workshop to create mini bug hotels.

A group of people participating in an archaeological dig.

Are you interested in trying out archaeology?

The #ScotlandDigs2025 campaign from our friends at Dig It! is promoting a range of opportunities for engaging with archaeology this summer, including volunteering, site visits, tours, open days and more: www.digitscotland.com/scotlands-su...

🔊 To close out #VolunteersWeek we want to say a huge 'Thank you!' to all our wonderful #Volunteers.

📽️ Here's a peek at some amazing people, doing amazing things, for the love of trees. 🌳

👉 Want to join the team? Find out more here buff.ly/vzRDgZV

Three volunteers stand smiling at an appreciation event, attending a concert at Edinburgh Castle.

Have you given your time to a history, culture or nature organisation in Scotland? Your voice matters! 🎯

Help us build a stronger, more inclusive future for heritage volunteering by taking 10 minutes to complete our survey: bit.ly/MYMvolsurvey

A Crested Tit i with its head bowed. Words overlaid say: Volunteerrs.. take a bow!

For all your incredible work for the birds, the beasties, the trees, the sand dunes, the peatlands...for the early mornings, the late nights, the mucky clothes and the endless commitment.

You are amazing💚
#VolunteersWeek

rspb.org.uk/volunteering

Aerial view of South Andros Island in the Bahamas, footprinted by Tony; Collection: DOS, Sortie: 1373/USAF/M/0003, Frame: 5192 (8 January 1957).

Shoutout to the amazing volunteers at Historic Environment Scotland's National Collection of Aerial Photography! 🙌

In the past 6 months, they've dedicated 400+ hours to helping geolocate aerial imagery from across the globe.

Read more: www.ncap.org/news/2025/vo...

#VolunteersWeek

A group of people sat around a table making Zines.

Are you part of Scotland’s amazing community of people who volunteer with heritage, culture or nature organisations?

Help us understand what works and what could be better -take our quick heritage volunteer survey today: bit.ly/MYMvolsurvey

#VolunteersWeek

Volunteering with the Scottish Stonemasons' Marks Project YouTube video by Make Your Mark

Thinking about volunteering? Heritage sites are a great place to start.

James, who recently tried out volunteering, said "It’s good for mental health… helping me feel more comfortable in myself.”

Hear more from the volunteers themselves: youtu.be/wDKAq3fQE-Q?...

#VolunteersWeek

A view of Provan Hall, a historic 15th century building.

Want to try something new, build your CV, meet new people and/or make a difference?

Provan Hall in Easterhouse are looking for to recruit volunteers for various activities:

✅ Tour guiding
✅ Gardening
✅ Researching the site's history

Learn more: www.provanhall.org/opportunitie...

#VolunteersWeek

Three people volunteering at an archaeological site.

📣 Do you volunteer with a history, culture or nature organisation in Scotland?

We want to hear from you!

Take our short survey and help shape a more inclusive and rewarding volunteering experience: bit.ly/MYMvolsurvey

#VolunteersWeek