Volunteering at East Lothian Museums

Volunteer with Us

Event Volunteers Required

We are looking for volunteers to assist with events and activities at our museums. If you have any questions, please get in touch with Sarah Cowie on 01620 820625 or e-mail scowie@eastlothian.gov.uk

Ongoing Volunteering

East Lothian Museums are currently looking for volunteers to assist with a number of projects across the service.

 Current projects our volunteers are involved with include:

• Cataloguing our extensive postcard collection
• Researching the history of Coal Mining at Prestongrange
• Accessioning recently donated objects
• Auditing and researching our coin collection

For more information, please contact Claire Pannell on 01620 820618 or e-mail cpannell@eastlothian.gov.uk

Our Collections

Our collections comprise some 25,000 items, ranging from steam locomotives to fine art, and including local archaeology, ceramics, textiles and costume, natural history specimens, as well as objects illustrating domestic, working and community life. Of particular importance are the Cornish Beam Engine at Prestongrange Museum, the Haddington Weavers and Craighall Friendly Society banners and a collection of stone anchors. Discover more about our objects on the East Lothian Group on Flickr.

As a volunteer, you could be involved in:

• Documentation
• Conservation
• Education and Access
• Exhibitions
• Events
• Research
• Marketing and Evaluation
• Web and ICT Development

We will be able to offer you the chance to learn new skills, to gain work experience within the museum sector, and to meet new people.

WANTED - MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS!

Are you interested in local heritage? Would you like to help manage Musselburgh Museum and Heritage Group and the new Musselburgh Museum?  
There are several voluntary opportunities for enthusiastic individuals with a range of skills and experience. If you would like to know more contact:   MMHG, Old Town Hall, Musselburgh EH21 7BZ or email mmhgmusselburgh@gmail.com
 

Musselburgh Museum & Heritage Group
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