Volunteers

Help visitors discover the best of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire while supporting your community through the Welcome to Aberdeenshire Volunteer Programme.

Become a Volunteer

Join a team that makes a real difference for visitors and the local community. Become a Welcome to Aberdeenshire Volunteer and help create unforgettable experiences while celebrating everything our region has to offer.

Apply to be a volunteer

Why It Matters

  • Create positive visitor experiences – Every interaction shapes how visitors see our region.
  • Build community and skills – Volunteers gain knowledge, develop new skills, and become ambassadors for the North-east.
  • Showcase Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire – Highlight the region’s culture, heritage, and tourism offerings.

What Volunteers Gain

  • Meet new people and connect with the community
  • Have fun while learning about the region
  • Develop or apply skills from languages to local knowledge
  • Share their passion for Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire

Commitment

  • Minimum of 21 volunteering hours per cruise season (April–September)
  • Attend agreed shifts and training
  • Show enthusiasm, initiative, and teamwork
  • Take responsibility for your own and others’ health and safety

What We Provide

  • Full role support and guidance
  • Induction and ongoing training
  • Recognition for your contribution
  • A Welcome to Aberdeenshire volunteer uniform
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What our volunteers enjoy most about volunteering with us

Telling cruise passengers about the great things Aberdeen has to offer and working with such a friendly, enthusiastic team of fellow volunteers. It has made me feel years younger

Janet Hosie, Volunteer

Helping the passengers to see the best of the area and make the most of their time in Aberdeen, wherever they are from. And taking part in the many additional activities, both social and educational that enhance the volunteer role

Katherine Pickles, Volunteer

The satisfaction of knowing you’ve helped visitors make the most of their short time in this amazing area

John Robertson, Volunteer

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