The impact of Glasgow Life Volunteering
Volunteering is at the core of our offer
As one of Scotland’s largest charities, we offer diverse volunteering opportunities for people of all ages and
abilities.
Our volunteers play a vital role in helping us to connect
local communities with culture, learning and active
living. They are a source of support, information and
inspiration for people across Glasgow and we are deeply grateful for their passion, commitment and impact.
Throughout 2024/25, more than 1,600 volunteers supported our services, programmes and events,
collectively donating nearly 25,000 hours of their time.
Those volunteering hours had a value of around £410,000. Since Glasgow Life’s formation, the broader contribution of our volunteers to the city’s
economy is estimated at just over £11 million.
Our Museums offer a wide range of roles including;
Volunteer Collection Guides showcase our venues treasured collections in guided tours, whether they are leading a guided walk of the highlights or giving detailed introductions to a gallery.
Learning and Access Volunteers assist Museum staff deliver workshops to families and school groups, this includes our school holiday programmes and events like Lunar New Year Celebrations.
Curatorial Volunteers help research objects from our vast collections, enhancing knowledge of objects, and Volunteer Conservators assist conservation staff.