Oral History Volunteer
OFFERED BY:
Nottingham City Homes - Promenade Heritage ProjectLocation(s): St Ann's
Address where volunteering takes place: The Promenade, Campbell Grove and Robin Hood Terrace St AnnsNottingham NG3 1HBHow many places are on offer? Several
Purpose of Role:
The Promenade Heritage Project is looking for volunteers to help capture the oral histories of past and present residents of The Promenade, Campbell Grove and Robin Hood Terrace in Nottingham. This important group of house has a fascinating story to tell and Nottingham City Homes has been awarded funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to research the history of the houses, and the people who lived in them and provide a series of free events.
We are currently looking for a team of volunteers who would like to help us record stories of people who have lived or still live in the area. These recordings will then be deposited at East Midlands Oral History Archive (EMOHA) and an edited version produced in a free publication. To help us do this, the following training day for volunteers has been created:
Oral History Training Day- Wednesday, 12th May 2021.
Volunteers can attend either a morning (10am–1pm) or afternoon session (2pm–5pm).
Due to current rules on social distancing, the training will be held via Zoom.
This session aims to give volunteers the necessary training in technique and technology and will be delivered by Helen Foster from EMOHA.
We are currently looking for a team of volunteers who would like to help us record stories of people who have lived or still live in the area. These recordings will then be deposited at East Midlands Oral History Archive (EMOHA) and an edited version produced in a free publication. To help us do this, the following training day for volunteers has been created:
Oral History Training Day- Wednesday, 12th May 2021.
Volunteers can attend either a morning (10am–1pm) or afternoon session (2pm–5pm).
Due to current rules on social distancing, the training will be held via Zoom.
This session aims to give volunteers the necessary training in technique and technology and will be delivered by Helen Foster from EMOHA.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
To be an ‘Interviewer’ to record oral histories from those who have lived and still live on The Promenade, Campbell Grove and Robin Hood Terrace.
• Most interviews will be conducted online via Zoom due to the ongoing pandemic but where safe to do so, some interviews can be held in person with project recording equipment.
• To undertake oral history training in using recording equipment, and in effective interview technique and documentation of recordings.
• Training will be provided on 12th May with East Midlands Oral History Archive. Where volunteers are not able to make the training, material and a one to one session will be arranged.
• To assist in the delivery of oral history project by gathering oral history interviews from contributors identified by the Project Coordinator.
• To support the project to access and use oral history recordings.
• To represent the Promenade Heritage Project while conducting interviews.
Main duties and responsibilities
• To assist in the delivery of the oral history element of the project
• To arrange with contributors/interviewees and the Project Coordinator oral history interviews via Zoom. The project has a Zoom account that can be used.
• To visit oral history contributors in agreed locations, where appropriate and safe to do so, undertake in-depth recorded oral history interviews as part of a rota of oral history volunteers. Travel Expenses will be reimbursed.
• To be responsible for collection, use, care and return of oral history equipment for oral history interviews.
• To be responsible for completion of relevant oral history permission forms from contributors for use of interview material by the Promenade Heritage Project and EMOHA.
• To gather and use personal data of contributors in accord with the Data Protection Act and with respect to confidentiality requirements as appropriate.
There will be more opportunities to be involved with the project after the oral histories have been collected and include project research and event organising.
• Most interviews will be conducted online via Zoom due to the ongoing pandemic but where safe to do so, some interviews can be held in person with project recording equipment.
• To undertake oral history training in using recording equipment, and in effective interview technique and documentation of recordings.
• Training will be provided on 12th May with East Midlands Oral History Archive. Where volunteers are not able to make the training, material and a one to one session will be arranged.
• To assist in the delivery of oral history project by gathering oral history interviews from contributors identified by the Project Coordinator.
• To support the project to access and use oral history recordings.
• To represent the Promenade Heritage Project while conducting interviews.
Main duties and responsibilities
• To assist in the delivery of the oral history element of the project
• To arrange with contributors/interviewees and the Project Coordinator oral history interviews via Zoom. The project has a Zoom account that can be used.
• To visit oral history contributors in agreed locations, where appropriate and safe to do so, undertake in-depth recorded oral history interviews as part of a rota of oral history volunteers. Travel Expenses will be reimbursed.
• To be responsible for collection, use, care and return of oral history equipment for oral history interviews.
• To be responsible for completion of relevant oral history permission forms from contributors for use of interview material by the Promenade Heritage Project and EMOHA.
• To gather and use personal data of contributors in accord with the Data Protection Act and with respect to confidentiality requirements as appropriate.
There will be more opportunities to be involved with the project after the oral histories have been collected and include project research and event organising.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
You don't need any experience of oral history as full training will be provided
WHEN REQUIRED:
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? No
Age Restrictions:
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
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Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
We will try to respond to volunteer enquiries within a day
How long to complete training and recruitment?
One-day initial training plus ongoing training
Volunteer Expenses offered? Yes
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes
DBS Disclosure required? Yes