Volunteer with RSCDS
Volunteering with RSCDS is a great way to share your skills, meet new people, and make a real difference to the Scottish Country Dancing community. Whether you’re keen to get involved behind the scenes or work directly with our members and branches, we’ll help you find something that suits your interests and availability.
How do I volunteer?
Browse the list of Current Vacancies below
or 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
Here is a list of new and current volunteer roles. If you see one that interests you, contact Angela MacGregor at [email protected] to find out more.
Membership Database Support Help branches and members keep their details up to date. You’ll work with our Membership Officer, Cecile Hascoet, and can be based in our Edinburgh office or work remotely. If you’re confident with IT and enjoy helping others, this could be a great fit.
Events Planning Assistant Love organising? Join Kirsty Bernard, our Events and Marketing Manager, to help plan and deliver RSCDS’s key events. A brilliant opportunity for anyone who enjoys logistics and bringing people together.
Press and Social Media Monitoring Join a small team keeping an eye on press and online activity related to RSCDS and Scottish Country Dancing. You’ll help us spot opportunities to raise awareness and connect with new audiences.
Calligraphy Volunteer If you have a talent for beautiful writing, we’d love your help with special projects. This role can be done from our Edinburgh office or remotely.
Photo Library Support Help us tag and organise our photo archive so we can easily find the right images when we need them.
Video Editing If you’ve got experience with video editing software, help us create engaging content that showcases RSCDS events and stories.
SharePoint Support We’re looking for help tidying up and reorganising our SharePoint file-sharing platform. If you’ve used SharePoint before and have a bit of time to spare, your support would be hugely appreciated.
Digital Media Advisor We’re forming a working group to explore digital publishing of music and books. If you have experience in this area, we’d love to hear your ideas.
Committee Support
Our Membership Services, Education & Training, and Youth Services Committees are working on some exciting new resources and initiatives. We’re looking for volunteers to help with:
- Organising and coordinating meetings
- Taking notes during committee sessions
- Proofreading documents and communications
- Reviewing dance instructions and suggesting updates (Membership Services)
- Supporting exam administration (Education & Training)
If any of these roles sound like a good match, we’d love to hear from you. Whether you have a few hours a month or a few days a week, we’ll help you find something that fits your schedule.
To get involved or find out more, contact Angela MacGregor at [email protected] or visit rscds.org. Your time and talents can help us keep Scottish Country Dancing thriving.
Outreach Strategy Volunteer – We’re Looking for a Member with Spark!
Do you love Scottish Country Dancing and want to help more people discover just how enjoyable, social, and energising it can be? The RSCDS is launching new outreach initiatives, and we’re looking for a dynamic Outreach Strategy Volunteer to join the effort.
If you’re an enthusiastic UK-based member with a day a week to spare, this is a chance to make a real impact on the future of SCD.
What the Role Involves
You’ll help shape how we reach new communities, connect with groups who haven’t yet encountered Scottish Country Dancing, and bring fresh ideas to our promotional efforts. You’ll collaborate closely with the team at Coates Crescent and fellow volunteers to turn big ideas into meaningful action.
Who We’re Looking For
• Someone who knows and cares about the RSCDS
• A people-person who enjoys building connections
• A member who understands the broader cultural and social landscape
• A confident communicator with solid IT and social media skills
• A positive, proactive team player
Why Get Involved?
This is a chance to use your knowledge, creativity, and energy to help the RSCDS grow. You’ll meet new people, develop new skills, and help bring Scottish Country Dancing to individuals and communities who will truly benefit from it.
If this sounds like you—or someone you know—please get in touch at [email protected]. Let’s work together to share the joy of Scottish Country Dancing more widely than ever.
Application closing date is 31st January 2026.
