Take Shelter CIO runs and manages the only school air raid shelter open to the public in the south. It is based at Downs Junior School and its activities consist of providing opportunities for visitors to our schools programme and community open days to tour the shelter and take part in wartime themed activities. We have recently been awarded a grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to deliver a community project to preserve and share the memories of the last generation of people who lived during the war. For further information please see: www.takeshelter.org.uk
What does the opportunity involve doing?
What will I be doing?
You will be working as a part of a team to select to artefacts from the Take Shelter collection to create new museum displays which reflect key wartime topics and interweave the personal experiences from the oral history interviews and archive research. You will be working as a team to create new interpretation for the items to tell the story of wartime Brighton. There will also be opportunities to help with the practical installation of the artefacts.
What induction, training and support is offered?
What support and training will I receive?
All volunteers will receive an induction and including background to Take Shelter and the NLHF project including a tour of the air raid shelter. Curatorial and interpretation training will be provided by experienced professionals and ongoing support will be provided by the Project Officer.
What skills or qualities are needed?
What skills, qualities and experience do I need?
No experience or qualifications are necessary as this is a good opportunity to gain new skills. However this role would suit people who:
• Are welcoming, approachable and helpful
• Have good communication and listening skills
• Are proactive with a good eye for detail
• Enthusiastic and interested to learn about the project and life in wartime Brighton
• Reliable, friendly and polite
• Comfortable working as part of a team; supporting other volunteers
• Are able to work with and without supervision
Date added
25th March 2025
Organisation
Location
The new displays will be created at Downs Junior School, Rugby Road, Brighton. BN1 6ED
The research for the new displays can be undertaken at home.
Deadline for applications
1 May 2025
Categories
Older people Other groups
Activities
Other activities Volunteering as part of a team Volunteering with computers
Disabled access?
Yes
Expenses paid?
No
Childcare available?
No
Contact name
Fran Stovold
Email address
takeshelter@downsjun.brighton-hove.sch.uk
https://www.takeshelter.org.uk
