Ellin Hare • Kerry Lowes • Sirkka-Liisa Konttinen • Graeme Rigby • Peter Roberts • Annie Robson • Peter Scott • Kate Siou Amber Film & Photography Collective CIC . Registered in England . No: 7218282

Registered Office: 5-9 Side . Newcastle upon Tyne . NE1 3JE

VOLUNTEER ROLE: Archival Imagery Digitisation & Conservation Volunteer

Role Purpose

To assist in the digitisation of the AmberSide print, film, video, slide and document collection as part of the Heritage Lottery funded AmberSide Access and Engagement Project

Tasks

• Digital scanning of still and moving imagery via

specialist scanning equipment; • Digital cleaning of imagery using specialist computer

software; • Cataloguing and database administration; • Print, slide and document conservation

Skills & Qualities

Essential:

• Reliable and trustworthy; • Ability to work in a methodical manner; • Patience working on repetitive tasks; • Eye for detail; • Interest in imagery; • Computer literate; • Good listening skills; • Able to work as a team and independently

Desirable:

• Experience handling negatives and photographs; • Excellent typing skills; • Knowledge of scanning software and previous

scanning experience; • Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and

Lightroom; • Experience of using Microsoft Excel and databases; • Experience of using Apple Mac computers

5-9 Side . Newcastle upon Tyne. NE1 3JE

VAT Registration Number: 992143213

+44 (0)191 232 2000 +44 (0)191 232 2208

www.amber-online.com

Ellin Hare • Kerry Lowes • Sirkka-Liisa Konttinen • Graeme Rigby • Peter Roberts • Annie Robson • Peter Scott • Kate Siou Amber Film & Photography Collective CIC . Registered in England . No: 7218282

Registered Office: 5-9 Side . Newcastle upon Tyne . NE1 3JE

Time Commitment

A minimum of 6 hours per week, available in 3-hour sessions. (10am -1pm & 2pm-5pm)

Support & Training

Training and support will be provided regardless of experience and knowledge but tailored to individual needs. The volunteer will work one to one with a supervisor.

Expectations

• Willingness to abide by organisational policies • Willingness to use available support systems • Co-operation with administrative tasks • Commitment to attend on-going training

Salary

As this a volunteer role, we are unable to offer a wage but travel costs will be covered.

Location

AmberSide, 5-9 Side, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3JE

Supervisory Team

Peter Scott, Laura Laffler, Magnus Dennison,

Apply

Please send a covering letter detailing why you would like to volunteer for this position and include a relevant skills and experience CV to: Kerry Lowes (Volunteer Coordinator) Amber Film & Photography Collective CIC 5-9 Side Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3JE Or email: kerry.lowes@amber-online.com