Make Your Mark in Volunteering

We support everyone in Scotland to volunteer with history, culture & nature organisations. For support for volunteer organisers, see @VolOrganisers.

[Make Your Mark in Volunteering @MakeYourMarkVol]

We're saying goodbye to X 👋!

@MakeYourMarkVol are moving to Bluesky: https://t.co/imRjiCDNku

Our X profile will no longer be monitored on a regular basis nor will we be posting on it.

You can also find us on Facebook & Instagram via @MakeYourMarkVol.

[Heritage Network @Heritage_Net_UK]

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

Help Make Your Mark understand what works and what could be better - take their quick heritage volunteer survey today: https://t.co/LaK7yq9vrg

[The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) @TCVtweets]

TCV are recruiting three new trustees. Would you consider bringing your skills, knowledge, and experience to the Board of a national charity that is passionate about creating healthier and happier communities for everyone?

Find out more information here: https://t.co/cQUXWx6zKN

[Make Your Mark in Volunteering @MakeYourMarkVol]

"Volunteering at the zoo has been the greatest 'pick me up' with the bonus I can give back a little and that makes me feel even better."

Hear from @EdinburghZoo volunteer Caroline about her role & why she's interested in conservation: https://t.co/uqDeHQWmof

[Access to Industry @Access2Industry]

Such an interesting training session at Linlithgow Palace with @MakeYourMarkVol, @HistEnvScot & the Scottish Stonemasons' Marks Project – participants explored the palace to find masons' marks and learned how to record them correctly.

[Make Your Mark in Volunteering @MakeYourMarkVol]

We were at Linlithgow Palace yesterday with @Access2Industry & the Scottish Stonemasons' Marks Project!

Participants explored the palace to find marks & learned how to record them.

At our next session, participants will learn how to input the marks into the national record.

[Friends Of Crookston Castle @CastleCrookston]

Our winter newsletter was sent to members today.

If you haven't already please do sign up to become a Friend of Crookston Castle.

It's currently free to join and quick and simple to sign up via our online form here https://t.co/J95wfs83lR

[Make Your Mark in Volunteering @MakeYourMarkVol]

Looking for a new challenge in the new year? Thinking about trying out volunteering?

Hear from @rzss volunteer Elspeth about what it's like to be a Public Engagement Volunteer at @EdinburghZoo, and how volunteering has impacted her life: https://t.co/QbBEc3JoOu

[The National Lottery Heritage Fund Scotland @HeritageFundSCO]

Too many amazing volunteers on @HeritagefundUK supported projects for us to thank them all.

So to celebrate #InternationalvolunteerDay we're highlighting @MakeYourMarkVol who support everyone in Scotland to volunteer with history, culture and nature organisations.

[Make Your Mark in Volunteering @MakeYourMarkVol]

Happy #InternationalVolunteerDay!

Are you looking to develop skills, make friends, build your CV, explore Scotland's stories and/or make a difference?

Check out our volunteer portal for opportunities with history, culture & nature organisations: https://t.co/htv3yJH0JK

[Make Your Mark in Volunteering @MakeYourMarkVol]

Ever wondered what it's like to volunteer with @EdinburghZoo?

Education Volunteer Avery gives an insight into what they do as part of their role, and why they started volunteering: https://t.co/9WgJsccg2u

[Friends Of Crookston Castle @CastleCrookston]

Join us! 🙋‍♀️🏰 we're looking for new volunteers to get involved in our group. To help share Crookston's rich history & support the Castles place at the heart of our community.

The first step is simple filling in this form and we'll be in touch.

https://t.co/J95wfs7vwj

[Make Your Mark in Volunteering @MakeYourMarkVol]

For #HeritageCareersWeek, we're highlighting how volunteering can be a route to work in the heritage sector!

Our Vice Chair @RosieAWylie shares her path from Volunteer Ranger to National Volunteering and Community Development Manager with @HistEnvScot: https://t.co/XcgSuUX6wq

[Access to Industry @Access2Industry]

Thank You so much to Erin, Rosie, Ian and Iain for what was a fascinating experience for our 7 students involved today.

What a great initiative to be able to take part in 🙂

[Make Your Mark in Volunteering @MakeYourMarkVol]

We were at Glasgow Cathedral today with @Access2Industry and the Scottish Stonemasons' Marks Project!

Participants learned about stonemasons' marks, explored the cathedral to find marks and planned a follow-on session to record marks at another site.

[Amina MWRC @AminaMWRC]

🌿 Join us for a fun 2-part series with @ARC_Bytes!
🦋 Session 1 (Oct 22, 11-2) includes nature meditation, lunch, animal crafts, micro-pond building & willow stick fun! 🌾
🌟 Register here: https://t.co/8nVRXbQh7T
📧 Questions? Email [email protected]
#AminaMWRC #AminaWFG #ARC

[Access to Industry @Access2Industry]

We have a new skills development project – Scottish Stonemasons’ Marks Project – for students interested in the heritage sector.

Funded by @MakeYourMarkVol, it'll offer two trips to medieval sites, the first to Glasgow Cathedral on Thu 24 Oct 🏰.

More ➡️ https://t.co/kAmOehEUaV

[Make Your Mark in Volunteering @MakeYourMarkVol]

A fab deep dive into the workings of the Museum of Scottish Railways and what their 37 volunteers get up to!

[Scottish Archives @ScotsArchives]

Have you caught up with what the Museum of Scottish Railways Archive have been up to?

Their series of blogs documenting their activities can be found via our website here: https://t.co/21pkXzsley

[Friends Of Crookston Castle @CastleCrookston]

We're looking for volunteers to help find the medieval masons marks at the Castle left by the builders hundreds of years ago ⚒️

No previous knowledge or experience required. All training provided.

To volunteer send an email with your details to [email protected]