About the Role
Are you passionate about history, community, and making a meaningful contribution? George Watson’s College is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers to join our team of archive volunteers within the Development Office. This is a unique opportunity to help preserve the rich heritage of our school and play a vital role in fostering the strong sense of community that defines our alumni network.
How You’ll Help
You’ll be involved in a variety of activities that support our archive work, including:
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Cataloguing
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Supporting our programme of annual reunions by identifying materials and stories of interest to our community
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Undertaking collection handling tasks to ensure items are conserved appropriately
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Carrying out light desk research
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Providing general support to the Development Office team where needed
Who We’d Love to Hear From
We would be especially delighted to hear from:
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Former pupils
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Current parents
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Former members of staff
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Friends of the School
More than anything, we’re looking for people who enjoy being part of a community and are happy to lend a hand.
What You’ll Bring
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Good IT skills
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A warm, approachable manner
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Good organisation and attention to detail
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A willingness to get involved and work as part of a team
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An interest in supporting the school and its wider community
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Commitment to the School Values
Time Commitment
Flexible – whether you can help regularly or just from time to time, your support will be greatly appreciated.
Why Volunteer With Us?
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Be part of preserving the School’s heritage and shared memories and experiences
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Gain experience in working with an established collection
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Make a meaningful contribution to the life of the school
To apply: Please email a short letter of interest to: [email protected]
Deadline: Rolling applications are accepted.
All Volunteers are subject to the Code of Conduct Policy and are PVG checked prior to starting at the School.
George Watson's College sits in the heart of Scotland's capital city, Edinburgh, providing a world-class education for children and young people from Preschool to Senior 6.
We encourage our pupils to develop a love of learning through an inspiring curriculum and an extensive and inclusive enrichment programme, which are underpinned by the four values we live by: aim high, be kind, join in and respect all.
Our school is a place where pupils have the freedom to thrive, succeed, explore, perform, and grow, giving them the opportunity to discover their own limitless potential.
Preschool, junior and senior pupils all learn and play on the same 52-acre campus, where our sports facilities, music school, art department, technology building and drama studios are within walking distance.
We offer our pupils one of the widest extra-curricular programmes you will find anywhere, plus the opportunity to travel internationally during their time with us, and a broad range of learning experiences outside the classroom.
Digital technology supports and enhances learning, with every pupil encouraged to use their device where it adds real value to developing skills and critical thinking.
Our school has an enviable reputation for the breadth of opportunities pupils have to get active, with around 25 different sports available to both girls and boys. Participation, excellence, professionalism and equality are the four cornerstones of our physical education and sport department here at Watson's.
When it comes to music and drama, our pupils are given the opportunity to co-produce stunning shows, delivering memorable performances that live long beyond school days.
Most importantly, the wellbeing of our pupils matters to us more than anything else. There are various ways we support pupils to proactively manage their mental health, while a range of peer-led programmes has created a culture in which we can all play our part.
All this means that when the sun shines we celebrate the happy moments, and when it doesn't we're there to protect and support, just as our motto says: ex corde caritas - love from the heart. www.gwc.org.uk
