General volunteering

So, you want to volunteer

Maybe joining the Management Board or a Committee is not for you, however we do sometimes have other volunteering opportunities available. These might include helping out with:

  • Our members' magazine Scottish Country Dancer
  • RSCDS-run events
  • The RSCDS Archive project
  • Support in the office at 12 Coates Crescent
How do I volunteer?

You don't always need to be a member of the RSCDS, however we would encourage you to join. Register your interest and share your area(s) of expertise (please be aware that by filling in the below form you agree to the RSCDS keeping your details on file should we wish to contact you regarding any future opportunities).

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST

 

Current vacancies

In order to apply for any vacancies listed below, you must first be a member of the RSCDS (either an HQ member or RSCDS Branch member). Please click on the drop down arrows to read more about each position.

We are now accepting applicants for the post of Winter School Co-ordinator 2027/2028

The Winter School Co-ordinator is responsible for all matters relating to the planning and organisation of Winter School, and is a member of the Schools Subcommittee.

The term of office is one year, with an option to extend for a further year.

The Co-ordinator will report to the Schools Subcommittee and to the Education & Training Committee and will liaise with the Schools Director and the Convenor of the Education & Training Committee on all matters relating to Winter School.

The Co-ordinator has the assistance of the RSCDS Events & Marketing Manager in making the administrative arrangements.

For more information please download the Role description 

Interested members are invited to submit their application form to [email protected] by Sunday 12th October 2025. Informal enquiries should be made to E&[email protected] 

All expressions of interest will be acknowledged. Applicants will be informed of the decision of the selection panel within three weeks of the closing date.

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Join an RSCDS Branch & receive member benefits

There are 159 RSCDS Branches and over 300 Affiliated Groups in more than 50 countries around the world, located on all continents (except Antarctica).

They organise and run classes, dances and other social events in their own areas and are committed to helping develop Scottish Dance and Music for future generations.

We encourage you to try Scottish Country Dancing for yourself to see just how much fun it can be, so please come along and learn how to 'Dance Scottish'. 

Wherever you are in the world there is most likely Scottish Country Dancing.

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