We’re pleased to be delivering oral history training this summer in Eastbourne for East Sussex County Council to encourage new skills in young LGBT people in East Sussex so that they can record interviews with older LGBT people across the county.
You can book Strike a Light – Arts & Heritage to deliver oral history training to your project or team or send staff and volunteers to our oral history training courses.
Strike a Light just received some info about this interesting new project in the Hastings area. They’re looking for folk to get involved with their oral history project. A great way to learn new skills and work on a project of social importance and heritage.
Volunteer Role Description: Oral History Project
Role summary
An exciting opportunity to work with Hastings and Rother Rainbow Alliance, an established community group, to develop the History Project element of their work to record and promote hidden and marginalised voices from the LGB&T community.
Role description
You will work alongside the HRRA Committee and History Project volunteers to manage and develop the History Project. This will include:
Promoting participation in project by volunteers and interviewees
Undertaking oral history recording alongside other trained volunteers
Overseeing and undertaking transcription of oral history interviews
Liaising with the The Keep (historical resource centre in Falmer) regarding deposit of interviews and transcriptions
Applying for funding for development of the project – exhibitions, publications etc
Experience, skills and qualities required
In depth knowledge of LGB&T community
Interest in oral and community history
Oral history recording experience (desirable)
IT skills (desirable)
Training
Induction meeting with HRRA Committee
Induction with previous History Project volunteer leads
Supervision
You will report to a specific HRRA Committee member.
Location
Home based – computer and internet connection required.
Commitment
Estimated at 2-4 hours work per week, which can be undertaken flexibly.
Duration
Initial 3 month trial period, then minimum 12 months commitment.
Expenses
Expenses incurred will be refunded e.g. training, travel. Approval of all expenditure to be given in advance by HRRA Committee.
For more information and to apply contact info@hrra.org.uk or call 07824 597378 and speak to Abi Luthmann (ex-HRRA Committee member and History Project co-lead)
Strike a Light – Arts & Heritage is a community interest company. We focus on exploring life stories and history through creative projects.