The National Paralympic Heritage Trust ‘We exist to enlighten and inspire future generation by celebrating, cherishing and bringing the Paralympic heritage and its stories of human endeavour to life’.

The story of the Paralympic Games begun in 1948 with a small group of injured service men and women in an archery competition on the grounds of Stoke Mandeville Stadium. These humble beginnings have evolved into what we now know as the Paralympic Games attracting thousands of competitors from over 100 countries. 

Come and join the team at the National Paralympic Heritage Trust a charity founded in 2015 to capture the story through cataloguing archives and collections, record the story through oral histories and spread the word through events and the pop-up museum.

Whatever your skills or interests there is an opportunity waiting for you to continue the legacy of Professor Sir Ludwig Guttmann and ensure the world knows about the role of Stoke Mandeville in this global movement. 

The Events Ambassador position will see you travel to various exciting events with the Pop-Up Museum spreading the word about the remarkable story of the birth of the Paralympic Games right here in Britain. You will be the face of the National Paralympic Heritage Trust at both local and national events.

Training will be provided on the handling collection which you will share with the public and champion the work of the Trust helping people to discover more about the evolution of the Paralympic Games.

This is an ideal position if you want to volunteer on an as and when basis.

Location: Various

Time Commitment: At least two events a year. 

Report to: Operations and Events Manager

Essential: Applicants must be 18 years and over. Confident and ability to engage people. Ability to put up a small marquee.

Join us in this unique opportunity to help categorise and geo-locate pre-1900 watercolours to be published on our recently launched website - The Watercolour World,  a digital project visually recreating the world before photography.

Who we are:

The Watercolour World (TWW) is a UK registered charity, working with public and private collections worldwide to aggregate pre-1900 watercolours of record on to a single geographically-indexed website.  TRH The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall are Joint Patrons of The Watercolour World.

The primary objectives of TWW are:

• To protect, preserve and make publicly available the documentary information contained in the global watercolour collection;
• to aggregate digitised watercolour images in the UK and international collections, both public and private, onto one topographically-indexed website;
• to digitise, and encourage the digitisation of documentary watercolours in the UK and internationally;
• to encourage the participation of the public in sharing information and helping identify unrecognised images.

Volunteer Role:

TWW is seeking to strengthen its team of Cataloguing Volunteers and assist the Collections Department in the processing and collating of information from collections on to our database system.  The role includes sorting through images of documentary watercolours, identifying those relevant to the project, researching their location and categorising and tagging them by content and subject matter.

Application Requirements:

• An eye for detail and an efficiency and accuracy in the processing of information
• General knowledge of History and Geography
• Basic computer skills and a working knowledge of Excel
• Interest in visual history and digital projects

To Apply: Send your CV and a short cover letter outlining your interest. 

TWW will contribute to the expenses (e.g. travel/food) incurred by the Volunteer.

Trustee, ARTification

We are seeking creative and passionate individuals to join a dynamic arts charity based in West London. Having undergone an organisational restructure in recent years, we are looking for people who can support the organisation to continue to grow and help steer the next phase of its development.

ARTification believes that art and creativity have the power to transform communities. We engage people through innovative and collaborative programmes that address and explore a wide range of social themes. The organisations activities are based at our arts and culture hubs found in Acton, West London.   

New trustees will join a passionate and close knit team in assisting the Director to deliver the aims and objectives of the charity; whilst also supporting the development of new creative programmes.

We are interested to hear from anyone who wants an opportunity to share their passion for the arts and help make a difference in people’s live. However, we are specifically seeking new trustees with the following skills and experience:

• Legal knowledge (particularly charity governance)
• Organisational and financial management
• Fundraising and sponsorship
• Marketing and promotion

We believe in equality of opportunity and in the strength of diversity, and we are committed to an organisational management structure that reflects our local community. We welcome applications from all members of the community.

It is not a requirement for Trustees to live in West London, but the charity has a hands on approach and it is expected that Trustees will be able to travel to meetings and support events in West London throughout the year as part of the role.

Interested?

To apply to be a Trustee of ARTification, please send a CV and accompanying letter, outlining your relevant experience and telling us why you would like to be a Trustee.

Closing date for applications is midday Friday 6 December but applications will be assessed as received. All applicants will be contacted within two weeks of their application being received.

Grand Junction at St Mary Magdalene's is a new community, arts and cultural venue, offering free workshops for children and families, adult education courses, cultural exhibitions, music performances, and a canal-side cafe.

We’re looking for friendly and engaging volunteers to deliver inspiring talks and tours of our vibrant church and community arts venue. Our tours tell the story of the building’s rich Victorian history, and its connection to the development of the local area.

When?

Grand Junction offers free heritage talks and tours to the public from Monday – Saturday, both daytime and evenings. We ask for a commitment of 3 hours per week, with a level of flexibility.

What will the role involve?

Working under the supervision of Grand Junction staff, Heritage Ambassador volunteers will:

• Learn about the fascinating history of St Mary Magdalene’s Church, and the living heritage of the local area, and carry out independent research where necessary
• Deliver engaging and inspiring scripted tours of the building and immediate local area for people of all ages and backgrounds
• Offer visitors a warm welcome, and enrich their experience by supporting visitors to get the most out of their visit to Grand Junction
• Champion inclusivity, and adapt talk and tour content to suit the audience
• Keep accurate records of visitor numbers to the building
• Support visitors to complete visitor experience feedback
• Offer visitors information about our What’s On programme, and other activities and events at Grand Junction
• Promote volunteering opportunities at Grand Junction to visitors and the public
• Help to ensure that guests have a safe and enjoyable visit by monitoring health and safety considerations within and outside the building

Who are we looking for?

This role is suited to people who:

• Have a passion for, or a willingness to learn about, history, architecture and the living heritage of the local area
• Are clear and confident communicators, and enjoy engaging with the public
• Are friendly, approachable and welcoming, and champion inclusivity
• Enjoy working as part of a team, but also thrive when working independently
• Are committed to excellent customer service skills
• Want to gain new skills and experience, whilst making a real difference in their local community

Our commitment to you

We value the contribution that volunteers make to our work. Volunteers in this role will:

• Receive ongoing training, including a detailed volunteer induction and training specific to the role
• Earn Time Credits which can be spent on doing something enjoyable, such as going to the theatre, exercise classes or attractions
• Receive reasonable out-of-pocket expenses, in accordance with the PDT volunteer policy
• Receive ongoing support from Grand Junction’s Volunteer Manager, and other Grand Junction staff
• Be supported to use their volunteering to access employment-focused opportunities, such as advice and signposting, where relevant
• Be invited to regular volunteer social gatherings, community events, and talks

What you’ll gain

This role is a great opportunity to:

• Gain on-the-ground experience of delivering engaging heritage talks for the public
• Develop new skills and increase confidence
• Meet like-minded people and make friends!
• Contribute to the local community and feel fulfilment in ‘giving back’

Additional information

• This role will involve being outdoors for short periods
• All volunteers will be required to wear Grand Junction volunteer t-shirts

Grand Junction at St Mary Magdalene's is a new community, arts and cultural venue, offering free workshops for children and families, adult education courses, cultural exhibitions, music performances, and a canal-side cafe.

We’re looking for volunteers with an interest in local heritage to help us collect and curate research about the rich history of St Mary Magdalene’s Church, its connection to the development of the local area, and the people who have lived and worked here, both in the past and present day. Our Community Heritage project seeks to discover new stories and sources that bring Paddington’s history and heritage to life.

When?

This is a highly flexible volunteering role where time given to research can fit around your schedule, however, anticipate a minimum commitment of one day per month.

What will the role involve?

Working under the supervision of Grand Junction staff, Heritage Pioneer volunteers will:

• Research and collect information on the history of the church and the surrounding area, accurately recording information and research sources
• Visit historical archives, museums, libraries and other heritage sites, handling historic material with care and respect, where necessary
• Work with other Heritage Pioneer volunteers to share, interpret, edit and curate research findings to create relevant and appealing content for heritage exhibitions and installations, information leaflets, the Grand Junction website, and educational workshops
• Create written features for the Grand Junction newsletter, and local press circulars, sharing the fascinating history of our building and the local area
• Share research with the public at heritage talks, tours, exhibitions and open days
• Attend relevant training and development opportunities as deemed necessary to expand the depth and breadth of our understanding of Paddington’s living heritage
• Keep an accurate record of volunteered hours

Who are we looking for?

This role is suited to people who:

• Have an interest in discovering and researching the past, for example through historical archives, local museums, online and by talking to people, or a willingness to learn more
• Are methodical and organised
• Enjoy working independently, but are also willing and happy to work with others and share research
• Have good interpersonal skills, and are friendly and approachable, making them able to interact with a diverse range of people
• Want to gain new skills and experience, whilst making a real difference in their local community

Our commitment to you

We value the contribution that volunteers make to our work. Volunteers in this role will:

• Receive ongoing training, including a detailed volunteer induction and training specific to the role
• Earn Time Credits which can be spent on doing something enjoyable, such as going to the theatre, exercise classes or attractions
• Receive reasonable out-of-pocket expenses, in accordance with the PDT volunteer policy
• Receive ongoing support from Grand Junction’s Volunteer Manager, and other Grand Junction staff
• Be supported to use their volunteering to access employment-focused opportunities, such as advice and signposting, where relevant
• Be invited to regular volunteer social gatherings, community events, and talks

What you’ll gain

This role is a great opportunity to:

• Gain on-the-ground experience of heritage research methods and curating information in an appealing and creative way
• Develop new skills and increase confidence
• Meet like-minded people and make friends!
• Contribute to the local community and feel fulfilment in ‘giving back’

Additional information

• This role may involve travelling to historical archives and museums in other parts of the city. All reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with the PDT Volunteer Policy
• Heritage Pioneer volunteers will be invited to attend our monthly ‘Pioneers PM’, an afternoon session for volunteers to share, interpret and edit their research, prepare for exhibitions, and shape the project moving forward

Grand Junction at St Mary Magdalene's is a new community, arts and cultural venue, offering free workshops for children and families, adult education courses, cultural exhibitions, music performances, and a canal-side cafe.

We’re looking for friendly and approachable volunteers to greet visitors to our vibrant community space and offer information and assistance to ensure that all visitors feel welcome and get the most out of their visit.

What will the role involve?

Working under the supervision of Grand Junction staff, Visitor Experience volunteers will:

• Offer guests a warm welcome to Grand Junction, and signpost visitors around the building
• Chat with visitors and offer information about our What’s On programme, and promote other activities and events at Grand Junction
• Update our ‘What’s on today’ screens and community noticeboards
• Prepare chairs and tables in the Activities Studio for community workshops
• Provide brief information about the building and its history
• Keep accurate records of visitor numbers to Grand Junction
• Support visitors to complete a visitor experience feedback survey
• Subscribe visitors to the Grand Junction mailing list, with their consent
• Ensure that information leaflets are kept well stocked and displayed for the public
• Help to ensure that guests have a safe and enjoyable visit to our community space by monitoring health and safety considerations, including inspecting visitor facilities
• Promote volunteering opportunities at Grand Junction
• Thank visitors as they leave

When?

Grand Junction is open Monday – Saturday, offering a range of cultural events and community activities scheduled at various times, including daytime and evenings. We ask for a commitment of 3 hours per week, with a level of flexibility.

Who are we looking for?

This role is suited to people who:

• Enjoy interacting with a diverse range of people
• Are clear and confident communicators
• Are friendly and welcoming, with good interpersonal skills
• Take pride in providing excellent customer service skills
• Enjoy working as part of a team, but also thrive when working independently
• Want to gain new skills and experience, whilst making a real difference in their local community

Our commitment to you

We value the contribution that volunteers make to our work. Volunteers in this role will:

• Receive ongoing training, including a detailed volunteer induction and training specific to the role
• Earn Time Credits which can be spent on doing something enjoyable, such as going to the theatre, exercise classes or attractions
• Receive reasonable out-of-pocket expenses, in accordance with the PDT volunteer policy
• Receive ongoing support from Grand Junction’s Volunteer Manager, and other Grand Junction staff
• Be supported to use their volunteering to access employment-focused opportunities, such as advice and signposting, where relevant
• Be invited to regular volunteer social gatherings, community events, and talks

What you’ll gain

This role is a great opportunity to:

• Gain on-the-ground customer service experience in a heritage and community setting
• Develop new skills and increase confidence
• Meet like-minded people, and make friends!
• Contribute to the development and delivery of cultural activities for the local community and feel fulfilment in ‘giving back’

Additional information

• No previous experience is required for this role. Full training will be provided
• All volunteers will be asked to wear Grand Junction volunteer t-shirts

Grand Junction at St Mary Magdalene's is a new community, arts and cultural venue offering free workshops and activities for children and families, adult education courses, heritage tours, music performances, cultural exhibitions and much more!

We’re looking for enthusiastic and friendly volunteer stewards to help us prepare our venue for various arts and culture events, offer our visitors a warm welcome, and provide information and assistance to ensure that our events run smoothly and are enjoyed by all.

What will the role involve?

Working under the supervision of Grand Junction staff, Event Steward volunteers will:

• Help to prepare the venue ahead of an event, including but not limited to, arranging chairs and furniture, setting-up technical equipment, arranging staging, distributing reading materials, and stocking refreshments
• Offer guests a warm welcome to Grand Junction, check event tickets, and signpost visitors around the venue
• Enrich visitor experience by answering information queries about the event, or the venue
• Help to ensure that guests have a safe and enjoyable visit to our community space by monitoring health and safety considerations, including supervising fire exits and inspecting visitor facilities
• Assist staff in serving and selling refreshments, and collecting empty glassware and tableware after use
• Help to set down after an event, including but not limited to, stacking and tidying away equipment, moving furniture, and clearing and cleaning the event area

When?

Our What’s On programme includes a range of cultural events and community activities scheduled at various times, including daytime, evenings and weekends. We will invite you to select events which are convenient for you.

Who are we looking for?

This role is suited to people who:

• Enjoy working as part of a team with shared responsibilities
• Are friendly and welcoming, with good interpersonal skills
• Take pride in providing excellent customer service skills
• Want to gain new skills and experience, whilst making a real difference in their local community

Our commitment to you

We value the contribution that volunteers make to our work. Volunteers in this role will:

• Receive ongoing training, including a detailed volunteer induction and training specific to the role
• Earn Time Credits which can be spent on doing something enjoyable, such as going to the theatre, exercise classes or attractions
• Receive reasonable out-of-pocket expenses, in accordance with the PDT Volunteer Policy
• Receive ongoing support from Grand Junction’s Volunteer Manager, and other Grand Junction staff
• Be supported to use their volunteering to access employment-focused opportunities, such as advice and signposting, where relevant
• Be invited to regular volunteer social gatherings, community events, and talks

What you’ll gain

This role is a great opportunity to:

• Gain on-the-ground customer service experience in an arts and culture community setting
• Develop new skills and increase confidence
• Meet like-minded people, and make friends!
• Contribute to the development and delivery of cultural activities for the local community and feel fulfilment in ‘giving back’

Additional information

• This role may involve some tasks requiring heavy lifting. Volunteers will receive Health & Safety training ahead of volunteering at our events and may opt-out of manual handling tasks
• Risk assessments are conducted by Grand Junction staff ahead of all community events
• All volunteers will be asked to wear Grand Junction volunteer t-shirts

We’re on the lookout for a new part-time Volunteer Communications and Development Assistant to join us in our Halesworth office.

Are you a friendly and proactive individual with an interest in communications, fundraising and/or creative arts? You might be seeking work experience in the arts or charity sector, or perhaps you’re looking for an opportunity to give back to your community?

Extended deadline

Suffolk Artlink is looking for dynamic individuals to join the Board of Trustees. It is an exciting time for Suffolk Artlink as we work towards a new strategic vision, developing our practice and changing more lives. We are also looking to appoint a new Chair.

Expressions of interest accepted until the end of October 2019. Please contact Alex Casey, Co-Director, if you would like to discuss the opportunity further.

Suffolk Artlink is an equal opportunities and disability confident employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Suffolk Artlink, Units 13 & 14, Malt Store Annex, The Cut, 8 New Cut, Halesworth, IP19 8BY

Charity No:  1110898 / Company No: 05354844 / Data Protection No:  Z2348150

Extended deadline

Suffolk Artlink is looking for a dynamic individuals to join as Chair of Trustees. It is an exciting time for Suffolk Artlink as we work towards a new strategic vision, developing our practice and changing more lives. We are also looking to appoint other trustees.

Expressions of interest accepted until the end of October 2019. Please contact Alex Casey, Co-Director, if you would like to discuss the opportunity further.

Suffolk Artlink is an equal opportunities and disability confident employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Suffolk Artlink, Units 13 & 14, Malt Store Annex, The Cut, 8 New Cut, Halesworth, IP19 8BY

Charity No:  1110898 / Company No: 05354844 / Data Protection No:  Z2348150

Would you like to contribute to the development of one of the UK’s leading arts organisations specialising in film and moving-image media?

Introduction

Film and Video Umbrella (FVU) is a pioneering arts charity. For three decades, primarily under the leadership of Director Steven Bode, we have led the way in championing new creative talent and promoting innovative ideas by contemporary artists working with the moving image. During that time, we have commissioned many of the foremost figures in the field – including Ed Atkins, Cory Arcangel, Duncan Campbell, Simon Fujiwara, Isaac Julien, Rachel Maclean, Elizabeth Price and Marianna Simnett – and worked in close collaboration with a diverse range of museums, galleries and other venues, nationally and internationally. 

FVU is a registered charity. Core funding comes from Arts Council England as one of their National Portfolio Organisations. We raise the vast majority of our additional funding and income on a project-by-project basis, from trusts, foundations and exhibition venues. Currently, a relatively small proportion of our project funding comes from other sources such as educational bodies, corporate sponsorship, and individual donors, and we supplement our overheads via commercial activities such as consultancy, publication sales and equipment rentals.

Following the news that our current Chair, Eddie Berg, is stepping down this summer and moving to the US, the Board seeks an exceptional new Chair to work with the senior management team to support the organisation through its next phase of development and business planning for the next NPO period. With strong leadership skills, excellent networks across the creative industries and beyond and an enthusiasm for artists working with film and digital media, the new Chair will work alongside a talented and committed group of Trustees with considerable experience and expertise across areas such as fundraising, PR, communications, film & tech. 

Candidate profile

The Board is seeking to appoint an experienced leader who is an inspiring communicator and has:

· A significant record of achievement and extensive networks in the creative industries, which they are willing to use for the benefit of FVU

· An effective, confident and enabling approach to chairing meetings

· Experience of charity governance, as a Board member

· Diplomatic skills at building and balancing relationships with multiple stakeholders including Arts Council England

• An appreciation and understanding of the role and responsibilities of a national organisation

• Demonstrable business planning skills

· A strong commitment to equality and diversity

· An enthusiasm and empathy for the vision, mission and values of FVU

Role of the Chair

· Develop the charity’s vision and strategy and monitor its implementation with the senior management team and the rest of the Board

· Provide leadership of the Board and set its agenda, ensuring all legal and financial governance duties are effectively met

· Ensure the effectiveness of individual trustees and the Board as a whole

· Work closely with the Director and the Programme Development Director

· Be an ambassador, advocate and spokesperson for the Board, and represent the organisation, together with the Director and the Programme Development Director

· Ensure timely and effective succession planning of Board members, and other key roles

· Build and maintain positive relationships across the Board, leadership team and with key external stakeholders, including existing and potential funders

· Support the leadership team in fundraising for FVU and encourage other Trustees to contribute to this process.

Time commitment

• The time commitment is likely to be around 1 day per month.

• Board meetings are held four times a year in the FVU offices in Borough in South London.

• The Chair is expected to attend other meetings from time to time, usually in a planning context in advance of the Board meetings.

• The Chair will be expected to attend FVU events and meetings with key stakeholders such as Arts Council England from time to time.

• As the line manager of the Director, the Chair will remain in regular communication with him and be available to offer advice or guidance when needed.

• This is a voluntary position. Reasonable travel expenses will be paid.

• The role of Chair is offered for a period of three years. The Chair may then be re-elected by the board should they wish to put themselves forward for reappointment.

This is an unpaid role. FVU will reimburse any travel expenses to meetings in full, including overnight accommodation if necessary. Our trustee meetings are always lively and full of debate. We aim to create a culture in which all of our trustees can contribute equally effectively, regardless of background or knowledge.

Join a dynamic and engaged group of existing trustees

• Jon Armstrong, Head of Government and Parliamentary Relations at The National Lottery Heritage Fund
• Steven Bode, writer, curator and Director of FVU since 1992
• Liz Draper, corporate sponsorship consultant
• Cliff Lauson, Senior Curator at the Hayward Gallery, Southbank Centre, London
• Lawrence Lek, internationally acclaimed artist, previously commissioned by FVU
• Lucinda Lovell, Business Development Director at Pelham Communications
• Kate Wilson, arts consultant, fundraiser and producer
• Jason Wood, Artistic Director of Film at HOME, Manchester

How to apply

If you would like to have a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Susanna Chisholm, Programme Development Director at FVU, who will connect you with Kate Wilson, the Trustee leading the search process. Susanna can be reached at susanna [at] fvu [dot] co [dot] uk / +44 (0)20 7407 7755

Please send a two-page CV and a covering letter (no more than 4 pages of A4) setting out why you’re interested in becoming Chair of FVU and what you may be able to contribute, to Kate Wilson, Trustee, FVU, 8 Vine Yard, SE1 1QL

Please also email your application to susanna [at] fvu [dot] co [dot] uk 

Please also complete and return the Equal Opportunities form at the end of this pack along with your application. The form will be separated from your application as soon as we receive it and will not be passed on to anyone involved in shortlisting.

Applications are open and ongoing until we find a candidate. Interviews will be held in London.

More information about FVU and the current board of Trustees is available on our website

Thank you for your interest, we look forward to hearing from you.

We are looking for two trustees based in Scotland to help oversee the development of our charity. The Arkbound Foundation seeks to improve diversity and access within publishing and media – supporting people from disadvantaged backgrounds to get published, whether through literature or journalism. 

The Arkbound Foundation principally works with people who have experienced social exclusion, including those who have faced homelessness, imprisonment and discrimination by virtue of their background, circumstance or personal characteristics. Our ethos is about empowerment, positive transformation and accessibility.

This role provides the opportunity to make a big difference to a small organisation, where you can input into operations and help provide directions to ensure the charity meets its objectives. Ideally you would be based within travelling distance of Glasgow, where our office is, but any person who lives or works in Scotland can be considered. You do not necessarily need knowledge or experience of publishing or journalism, just the ability to volunteer for a few hours a month. The role is flexible so you can fit it around your other commitments.  Additional perks include:

•  You can take part in this opportunity from anywhere
•  Make a big impact in a small organisation, Gain valuable experience and skills.
•  Ideally you will have some experience with diversity and inclusion and an interest in literature or journalism. We are interesting in meeting people with various skills and ideas so please just get in touch and we can discuss.
•  Our Glasgow office is based at the Rogart Street Campus building. The Bridgeton Train Station is about a 5 minute walk away.

If interested, please get in touch with Jamie.

Note:  Applicants must be over 16 years old.

What was life in the past really like? Learning Volunteers know how to make learning fun. They’re great at inspiring young people and their families with practical activities and stories about how people at Knole used to live.

What's involved? 

• Learning more about Knole and its stories, so that you can bring it to life for younger visitors

• Promoting positive experiences of Knole and the Trust.

• Talking to visitors and explaining the work we do

• Leading or helping with inspiring park walks, house tours or activity sessions for groups of school children

• Leading or helping with exciting family learning activities.

• Outreach work with the local community.

• Using and looking after the education rooms and the resources used for educational visits.

• Working as part of a team to deliver the learning programme agreed by the learning team and Knole learning staff.

• Attending learning team meetings and helping to improve our learning programme under the guidance of the Knole learning staff – we’d love to hear your ideas.

• Getting to know health and safety and evacuation procedures - you are important in making sure things run as smoothly and safely as possible.

This role will suit you if you are...

• Full of enthusiasm and excited about telling stories.

• Able to be engaging and interactive during delivery to groups of children so as to promote positive memories and encourage repeat visits.

• Someone who enjoys working with children and young people.

• Someone who is able to work collaboratively both with the rest of the Learning Team and the other volunteers and staff at Knole.

• Flexible, resilient and adaptable, able to react quickly to changing situations.

• Friendly and ready to answer questions - you never know what you’ll be asked!

• Keen to discover more about Knole and its history.

• Available 1-4 days per month

By getting involved you could

• Help children, young people and their families learn through practical sessions.

• Share your knowledge and enthusiasm with younger visitors – inspiring the next generation.

• Use your communication skills to deliver interactive sessions to groups from a variety of educational backgrounds.

• Join an enthusiastic and varied team and make new friends.

• Take the opportunity to challenge yourself - this could be anything from taking a small group for the first time to running a day’s session. The role will help you to grow and develop as a learning volunteer.

Background

Knole has a vibrant and award-winning learning team, managed by a Learning Officer. The team delivers high-quality educational visits and family learning opportunities that bring history alive, in the showrooms inside the house, outdoors in the deer park and through making external visits in the local community. 

A typical teacher’s comment:
“All of the workshops and activities were brilliant and we thoroughly enjoyed them. The costume workshop was especially popular and all the volunteers pitched their talk at the appropriate level for the age group. We left Knole feeling jubilant and will definitely be visiting again. Thank you!” 

Knole has been a visitor attraction for centuries, but the last few years have seen Knole transformed. The ‘Inspired by Knole’ project, partially funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, has seen us protect and mend the fabric of the house; complete an extensive programme of conservation; open up new spaces to the public, such as the Conservation Studio and Gatehouse Tower; and provide improved visitor access and interpretation.

Extra Information

• We’ll help you get to know Knole – how you can help and how you will work with the rest of the team – with induction and training, including shadowing existing learning team members

• We’ll also cover agreed costs of your travel between home and Knole (up to a maximum of 40miles per day) and other reasonable expenses agreed with your National Trust manager

• This role is subject to a six month review period while you become familiar with your role

Come and help us recreate the world before photography! The Watercolour World (TWW) is a UK registered charity, working with public and private collections worldwide to aggregate documentary pre-1900 watercolours onto a single geographically-indexed website.

The primary objectives of TWW are:

• To protect, preserve and make publicly available the documentary information contained in the global watercolour collection;
• To aggregate digitised watercolour images in the UK and international collections, both public and private, onto one topographically-indexed website;
• To digitise, and encourage the digitisation of, documentary watercolours in the UK and internationally;
• To encourage the participation of the public in sharing information and helping identify unrecognised images.

Volunteer role:

TWW is seeking to strengthen its team of volunteers and assist the collections department in the processing and collating of information from collections onto our database system.  The role includes sorting through images of documentary watercolours, identifying those relevant to the project, researching their location and categorising and tagging them by content and subject matter.

Application requirements:

• An eye for detail and an efficiency and accuracy in the processing of information;
• General knowledge of history and geography;
• Basic computer skills and a working knowledge of Excel;
• Interest in visual history and digital projects.

To apply: Send your CV and a short cover letter outlining your interest.

TWW will contribute to the expenses (travel/lunch) incurred by the volunteer.