What does Digbeth mean to you?
Digbeth Speaks is an oral history project funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund
and led by young members of the Friends of Birmingham Archives and Heritage.
The project has created an audio and visual time capsule of Digbeth and its
communities during 2013 for an archive that will be housed in Birmingham Archives and
Heritage at the New
Library of Birmingham.
The
Digbeth Speaks exhibition will be a celebration of the diverse stories that
have been recorded over the course of the project. The exhibition will contain
a selection of audios (oral history interviews and vox pops) that will be
accessed at listening stations, alongside photographs and text panels
interpreting what we have found. Interactive elements will allow visitors to
make their own contribution to the time capsule.
We are delighted to offer this
exciting opportunity for individuals to gain valuable experience working on our end of project exhibition. The main role of volunteers
will be gallery invigilation; volunteers will be responsible
for overseeing the exhibition during opening hours, welcoming visitors and
providing information about the project. Additional duties may include: marketing, setting-up and assisting with the exhibition opening event, assisting with the
installation and deinstallation of the exhibition. Some heavy lifting may be
required.
The exhibition begins on 3rd October and finishes on 13th
October. Opening hours are to be confirmed and there will be an opening event on 3rd October, 6pm -
8.30pm. Please indicate on the application form your availability for these dates; hours
are flexible but we require individuals to commit to a minimum of 12 hours over
the 10 days. A contribution towards expenses will be provided.
Essential
Skills:
The successful candidates must:
- Be self-motivated with excellent
organisational skills
- Have excellent interpersonal skills
and confidence in communicating with members of the public
- Be a team player
- Have a flexible approach to the
role
- It is also desirable that you would
have a passion for working with the arts
or heritage sector.
How
do I apply?
Please email Curator Jenny Lance for an application form at j_lance@hotmail.co.uk by
5pm on Monday 23rd September. Please mark VOLUNTEER in the
subject line of the email.
For more information about Digbeth
Speaks and the Custard Factory go to:
