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Historical Preservation Volunteer

The Upper Clutha Historical Records Society (UCHRS) is an incorporated not-for-profit society, established in 1985. The Society preserves, for future generations, the records that make up the history of the Wanaka and Upper Clutha area. These records include photographs, diaries, minute books, station records, maps, newspaper clippings, family histories, Upper Clutha Pioneer Family Register and cemetery records. These are all held in a specially built fireproof room at the Wanaka Library. The records are used for a variety of purposes including:

  • tracing family histories
  • by societies and organisations for anniversaries
  • photos for media
  • research for books

A dedicated and busy team of local volunteers give many hours of their time to assist with processing photographs, documents and records as well as research projects on local areas which are then made available to the public

New volunteers are also welcome to assist with various aspects of processing and archiving records. Duties might include:

  • Updating labels on records
  • Scanning physical documents and photographs to preserve digitally
  • Help with maintaining the photograph database
  • Clerical duties such as email communications about organisation operations
  • Getting training around new projects such as the Oral History project
  • Any other tasks available- choose a role depending on your interests and skills!

As a volunteer you will

  • gain an insight into historical preservation
  • enjoy contributing to ensuring future generations have access to the records.
  • meet others with shared interests and work alongside them
  • work in a pleasant environment at the library
  • gain an in depth understanding the living history of the local community

Requirements

  • An interest in local history and preserving local records
  • Ability to work independently once clear instructions provided
  • A keen eye for details

A full induction will always be provided to explain all aspects of the role.

Time commitment

  • Volunteers meet at the library on Wednesday mornings - regular commitment would be useful but not essential.
  • Database assistant: Flexible based on volunteer and database manager's schedule.

Getting started

The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.

Ref: 1769


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