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 inviting applications for the role of Schools Director for appointment by the RSCDS Management Board and confirmation at the AGM in November 2025.

The Schools Director is ultimately responsible for all matters relating to Summer School and Winter School, or any other UK Schools events organised by the RSCDS. Please refer to the Schools Director Role Description for further details.

This post is voluntary and will be for two years. The first year will be as Schools Director designate with the second year in the full role. 

Travel costs incurred in the role of the Schools Director will be reimbursed.   

Interested members are invited to submit their nomination form, candidate profile and CV to [email protected] by Friday 29th August 2025.

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.

Informal enquiries should be made to E&[email protected].

We are inviting applications for the role of Depute Director of Summer School to work with the Schools Director or Schools Director Designate to deliver two weeks of Summer School in St Andrews.

The Depute Director will organise specific aspects of the School including registration and examinations and will support and deputise for the Director as required.  Please refer to the Depute Director Role Description for further details.

This post is voluntary and will be for two years. 

Travel costs incurred in the role of the Depute Director will be reimbursed.   

Interested members are invited to submit their nomination form, candidate profile and CV to [email protected] by Friday 29 August 2025.

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.

Informal enquiries should be made to E&[email protected].

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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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