Heritage Project Volunteer

1st November 2024

Volunteer at Independent People

1625 Independent People supports 16 to 25 year olds who have faced or are facing homelessness in the South West. We house and support young people to build independent lives.

Our aim is to make sure everyone gets something out of your volunteering experience; you, us and the people we support.

Heritage oral history project volunteer (Aged 18+) Approx 3 – 4 hours per week for 6 – 10 weeks

The role: Working in pairs/small groups with our young people, to research, prepare and create a podcast on Kingsley Hall’s heritage.

  • Based in Old Market area and at recording studios around
  • Support young people to create a series of heritage related podcasts.
  • Volunteers work alongside young people to learn and develop key skills
  • Volunteers will be supported by the Heritage Team Volunteer
  • Use 1625 Independent People Archives to research material for

Key skills:

  • Good communication skills
  • Enthusiasm/interest in developing new skills
  • Enthusiastic about working in a small team
  • Interest in exploring heritage and related ideas
  • Ability to work alongside young people.
  • Digital skills welcome but not necessary (training provided).

We offer:

  • A friendly, supportive team
  • Travel expenses (inc. mileage where needed)
  • Free tea/coffees at offices
  • Full induction, training and regular support

Closing date for applications – 5pm Friday 3rd July

1625 Independent People is committed to promoting equal opportunity and diversity. For a full list of our policies including our full Volunteering Policy see here

Successful candidates will require an Enhanced DBS check and 2 references.

For an application form and for enquiries please email kes.robinson@1625ip.co.uk. or call Kes on 07977 066190.

Please include an address if you would like a paper copy sent to you.

Volunteering Application Form

  • 1. Contact Information

  • If you have any questions, or would prefer this form to be emailed or posted to you, please email volunteering@1625ip.co.uk
  • MM slash DD slash YYYY

  • 2. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • 3. REASONS FOR VOLUNTEERING

  • 4. References

  • Please provide two referees. In absence of a professional, employment or educational referee we can accept a reference from a support worker or character reference (excluding friends and family members)

  • 5. CONVICTIONS

  • We want to ensure that our workers, volunteers and clients are not placed at risk. As 1625 Independent People meets the requirements of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, certain roles may be required to undergo a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Offences do not necessarily mean that your application will be turned down. We give careful consideration to providing opportunities for ex-offenders.

  • 6. DISABILITY / Access Requirements

  • 7. Volunteering Diversity and Inclusion Monitoring

  • We are committed to make sure all our Volunteers are not discriminated against on the grounds of protected characteristics. By providing information about yourself, you will help us adhere to equal opportunities best practice and to identify any barriers to diversity among our volunteers. You do not have to answer all the questions but the more information you give, the more effective we can be. All information is treated in the strictest confidence.
  • Disability Definition The Equality Act 2010 states “A person has a disability if they have a physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on their ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.” We fully support the social model of disability and we recognise that people with different impairments or medical conditions can experience different barriers.
  • I confirm that the details I have given in this application are accurate. If my application is successful I understand that any false statement or failure to disclose information may result in the end of any position offered to me.