Our commitment to volunteers
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Volunteering with us is designed to be rewarding for everyone involved. Here’s how we make sure your experience is positive and supportive.
Our volunteer values
Historic Environment Scotland is a proud Charter Champion of the Volunteer Charter, developed by Volunteer Scotland and the Scottish Trades Union Congress and recognised as best‑practice principles for volunteering.
The Volunteer Charter guides our volunteer programme development and how we support and work with our volunteers to create a positive and respectful experience.
Read the Volunteer Charter on the Volunteer Scotland website
What we commit to our volunteers
Well planned projects
You’ll have the chance to contribute to meaningful projects, with guidance and supervision throughout.
Respect for your time
We understand that volunteering is a choice, and we respect the level of involvement you decide to give.
Safety first
Activities are risk assessed, and we provide the training you need to feel confident.
Inclusive approach
We aim to be welcoming to all and will consider reasonable adjustments to support health and wellbeing.
Open communication
We stay in touch regularly to make sure you’re getting the most from your role.
Expense reimbursement
We cover volunteer expenses so that cost is not a barrier to taking part.
Celebrating contributions
We recognise and celebrate the achievements of our volunteers. This includes free access to our paid attractions, group outings and gatherings, concert and performance ticket giveaways, and participation in award programmes.
Valuing Volunteers
We share more about how we work together with volunteers and share the key things you’ll need to know in our volunteer policy:
Investing in Volunteers accredited
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Equality, diversity and inclusion at HES
Find out what we’re doing to include and represent people of different backgrounds within our organisation and within our work.
What our volunteers do
Discover the diverse volunteer roles that we offer.
How we recruit volunteers
Everything you need to know about how we welcome and recruit our volunteers.
Supporting volunteering across the sector
Find out how we help heritage groups all over Scotland to grow and improve their volunteering.
