Our volunteer social and celebration events

Who can attend these events?

The events below are for individuals who are currently volunteering their time with Glasgow Life services and programmes.

How do I book my space?

To book any of our special social and celebration events, please contact our team via email volunteering@glasgowlife.org.uk or FREEPHONE 08085001315 and provide:

  • Your name
  • Name of your Glasgow Life volunteer programme
  • Preferred email address
  • If you have any dietary requirements e.g. preferred milk for tea and coffee

The volunteering team will confirm your booking and send you information including travel information. If we reach capacity for an event, volunteer names will be added to a waiting list. 

Special Collections Tour

Join us to explore the treasures of the Mitchell Library, from beautifully illustrated medieval manuscripts, through to the first newspaper printed in Glasgow, we’ll share the books, manuscripts and photographs that make the Mitchell Library.  Light refreshments will also be available.  Limited spaces available, so make sure you book in advance. 

There are two dates available.

Date Time Location
Wednesday 20 May
Wednesday 19 August
11:00 - 13:00 hrs The Mitchell Library, North St, Glasgow, G3 7DN

 

Fairfield Heritage Museum Tour

Discover the story of Glasgow’s greatest shipyard.  Join us for a visit to Fairfield Heritage Museum based in the headquarters of the greatest shipbuilding enterprise in the world. We will get an introduction to the shipbuilding and engineering company which revolutionised sea transportation, building the largest and fastest vessels the world had ever seen before a chance to look round the museum ourselves. 

Light refreshments will be served at the end of the tour.

Date Time Location
Thursday 10 September 2026 11:15 - 13:00 hrs 211 Crossloan Road, Govan, G51 3QD