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The Gasworks Sudbury
Local History Team Volunteers
The Local History Group (The Group) is one of three Volunteer Groups inaugurated as part of the HF-funded project ‘Sudbury Gasworks: Rescued and Restored’ (the Project).
Location
The Gasworks Sudbury, School Lane, Sudbury, Ashbourne, DE6 5HZ
Is the location accessible for those with physical disabilities or limited mobility?
Yes
Is the location accessible by public transport?
Yes
When?
Could this role be carried out virtually or through a hybrid volunteering model?
No
Is a criminal record check (DBS) required for this role?
No
Is a driving license required?
Preferred but not essential.
Are expenses covered?
No
What will you be doing?
This team will;
a. Carry out research into the history of Sudbury Gasworks and Sudbury parish
b. Conduct tours of the site as appropriate
c. Contribute to the formation of an interpretation plan
d. Write copy to be used in the new scheme of interpretation
e. Carry out any other task that can reasonably be described as a ‘Local History
Activity’
f. Carry out any other task that can reasonably be described as a ‘General help or
assistance’
Local History Team
This team will;
a. Carry out research into the history of Sudbury Gasworks and Sudbury parish
b. Conduct tours of the site as appropriate
c. Contribute to the formation of an interpretation plan
d. Write copy to be used in the new scheme of interpretation
e. Carry out any other task that can reasonably be described as a ‘Local History
Activity’
Group Leader
The Local History Group Leader will be the principal contact for all Local History Group
Volunteers. All group communications should be conducted by the Group Leader. The Group
Leader will also liaise with the SGRT on behalf of volunteer members and work closely with the
Gasworks Manager to deliver Project objectives.
What skills are required?
Will training be given or available?
Yes, all Local History Group members will receive training, delivered by suitably qualified people, to
enable them to carry out tasks within the scope of the Group’s activities. Training needs will be
identified by the Project Manager, Gasworks Manager, SGRT and Group Leaders. Volunteer
members should suggest training to their Group Leader, who will make representations to the
Gasworks Manager, Project Manager and/or SGRT. All training will be organised by the Gasworks
Manager and commissioned by the Project Manager on behalf of the Project. T
Additional important information
For further information on this opportunity and more please complete this form:
Alternatively email volunteer@sdcvs.org.uk quoting the opportunity number stated below.
Category
Arts, Culture or Heritage
Volunteer Opportunity No.
VFO-23-0127
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