The Upper Clutha History Society (UCHS) 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 Wānaka and Upper Clutha area. These records include photographs, diaries, minute books, station records, maps, newspaper clippings, family histories, oral 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:
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:
For someone keen on learning more about record keeping and databases, as well as a longer term commitment, they are looking for a Collections Assistant. In this role you will be learning the accessioning (record addition) procedures required on our database Past Perfect supervised by our Collections Manager.
As a volunteer you will
A full induction will always be provided to explain all aspects of the role.
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
Research
Dunedin