CELEBRATE is the first project to uncover and explore the living history of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender (LGBT) communities in Cumbria.
The project was developed by OutREACH Cumbria and Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery Trust and supported by Heritage Lottery Fund.
CELEBRATE want to hear your memories, and collect photographs and other objects reflecting the lives of LGBT people in Cumbria.
A touring exhibition is planned for 2016 to share those stories. The collection will also be housed in Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery and Cumbria County Archive.
Who are CELEBRATE looking for?
♦ People who are enthusiastic about uncovering the LGBT history in Cumbria and able to contribute their time.
What tasks will CELEBRATE give to the volunteers?
♦ They are recruiting volunteers to help them collect stories, objects and images from participants across the region between late March 2015 and Spring/Summer 2016.
♦ Some of the volunteers will also take on tasks of documenting the objects and images, developing the exhibition and promoting future events.
CELEBRATE are also looking to provide opportunities for volunteers to utilise their particular skills.
What training and support are there for the volunteers?
♦ Volunteers will be trained in Oral History collection (a certificate will be presented upon completion) as well as basic museum and archive acquisition knowledge.
♦ For first-time volunteers, they recommend attending the free ‘Essential Skills for Volunteers’ sessions provided by Cumbria Council of Voluntary Sector (CVS).
♦ The Project Coordinator will support the volunteers throughout the process, and will attend meetings and interviews with the volunteers around the region when needed.
How much time are the volunteers expected to commit to the project?
♦ CELEBRATE expect each volunteer to commit a minimum of 20 days throughout this project, including days spent on trainings. So that’s approximately 2 – 3 hours a week.
Are there any requirements?
Yes, but only a few:
♦ Able to travel
♦ Able to attend the initial meeting and the training session in March
♦ Able to use computer for communication by emails
♦ Good communication skills
♦ Pass the DBS Standard checks
♦ Also because the volunteers will be working remotely and with digital devices, ITC knowledge and skills would be highly desirable.
How to get involved?
If you would like to be a volunteer for CELEBRATE, email: tonial@outreachcumbria.co.uk
For more information about CELEBRATE, click here:
Or telephone: 07956 336872
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