Historical Researcher and Administrator Volunteer

Volunteer Role Description

Volunteers are vital to help us in our vision of ensuring that no one who has served our country should have to battle blindness alone. This role description is designed to give you clarity about what you are going to do and who will support you in it.

Life beyond sight loss St Dunstan’s since 1915

Volunteer role title

Purpose of the role

To support the Information and Archives Officer in researching our rich history from the First World War onwards. The role is to assist in enabling us to enhance our own

knowledge of our past and make information about it accessible on a specialist database. The results will contribute towards our centenary celebrations in 2015.

Location

Head Office, Marylebone (nearest tube stations: Edgware Road, Baker Street)

Responsible to

Information and Archives Officer

Time Commitment

Ideally for a minimum 2 days per week, for a minimum of 3 months.

Key activities:

 Entering details and information into the Blind Veterans UK database.

 Researching elements of Blind Veterans UK’s history.

 Identifying the contents of photos, liaising with individuals as required to gain the necessary detail.

 Researching family history enquiries.

 Providing administrative support, including the transcription of audio recordings and other elements.

 Other duties as required by colleagues.

Skills required

 Attention to detail

 The ability to work independently

 Interest in social, military or medical history

 Interest in historical research

 Flexibility over working patterns

Support

We will give you regular support from your appointed manager and ensure that you receive the appropriate training and induction for you to full fill your role to your full capability.

Our values

Blind Veterans UK has a set of values which as an organisation we ask all our staff and volunteers to uphold. These include demonstrating being courageous, showing commitment, being resourceful, and working collaboratively.