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Kirsty McBride on being our first Visual Communication Resident
Kirsty became our first Visual Communication Resident in 2015 and has continued to work with us ever since. Here she shares some of the projects she worked on and what […]
Volunteering Opportunities
We are looking for volunteers to join our team in the new year. Do either of these roles sound like they might be for you?
Book review: What the Suffragists Did Next
Find out why our volunteer Anna highly recommends this book.
In 1918, David Lloyd George’s post-war government passed the Representation of the People Act, and for the first time women were included in the political process. Women now accounted for nearly 50 per cent of the electorate, but universal suffrage was a long way off, and women still had to face censure and discrimination in their professional and personal lives.
The Torch of Woman Kind
Zachari Duncalf, researcher, trainer and consultant, as well as a GWL volunteer, has been foraging through the archives for insight into women’s experiences of the psychiatric system.
The Burning Chambers by Kate Mosse
Our volunteer Elaine introduces Kate Mosse’s latest novel set in 16th century France.
We’re recruiting!
The deadline for applications for this post has now passed.
We are seeking to appoint a Front of House Facilitator who will staff our Front of House as well as working with and supporting a team of volunteers to provide a warm welcome to all our visitors.
Introducing our new bike shelter
As part of our commitment to encouraging and supporting green travel we now offer our cyclist visitors access to a locked and dry bike shelter, thanks to funding from Cycling Scotland.
Recruiting volunteers for two roles
We’re looking for new volunteers who are keen to learn and can bring enthusiasm, fresh ideas and a passion for GWL’s values and work.
Committed to Diversity and Inclusion
Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do so we were really chuffed when the Volunteer Programme was shortlisted for an award.