Collections Information Digitisation Volunteer

What is the role?

The Collection and Research Team at RAF Museum London holds a significant amount of paper-based records relating to the Museum’s collections, ranging from provenance information, details of past conservation treatments, and historical correspondence. While securely stored, digitising these records will produce many benefits. These include making them more accessible for the Museum’s own team, enabling questions from our audiences to be more easily answered and helping to ensure their longer-term preservation.

What will I be doing?

Tasks may involve:

• Scanning of correspondence files and Museum forms

• Ensuring accurate records for the image files are kept according to the Museum’s file structure

• Reviewing existing digital documentation and records to make them accessible 

• Developing an understanding of information security and GDPR

• Developing an understanding of museum sector practices and procedures

This role is perfect for you if you…

• Possess good IT Skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel

• Can operate a scanner

• Have the ability to work methodically, with good accuracy and attention to detail

• Have the ability to work independently

• Have an interest in history and/or heritage 

• Have an interest in records management

• How much time would I need to commit? 

  One full day or half day, ideally once a week, between 10.00 and 16.00 at the RAF Museum London.

  What’s in it for me?

• Become part of a great team of volunteers and staff

• Gaining experience of records management and behind the scenes insight for how Museums work

• Meet new people and have new experiences

• Utilise discounts in gift shop and café,

• Free access to the Flight Zone and similar attractions on site,

• Travel expenses reimbursed up to £14.50 per day, in line with our policy,

• Free entry to a wide selection of other museum and heritage sites and exhibitions nationwide

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  What happens next?

  Suitable applicants will be invited to have an informal chat with the line manager.