Volunteers
VOLUNTEERING AT TYNE & WEAR ARCHIVES SERVICE
Tyne & Wear Archives Service recognises the value of volunteer involvement.
- To support popular interests such as local history and genealogy.
- Through specific or own interest related projects.
- By data inputting in order to broaden on-line search results.
- By acting as a mentor to new searchers who need extra help in carrying out their research.
- In delivering workshops and talks to a public audience.
- As an enhancement to the service and its users.
Volunteers also recognise the value of giving their time by sharing their expertise and learning new skills.
- A distinctive volunteer status in their own right.
- A welcoming environment to work in with appropriate facilities.
- An opportunity to work within and for the community.
- Sharing skills with users and developing new skills.
- Realising potential in their own personal development.
- Possible training courses when appropriate.
Volunteering at Tyne & Wear Archives Service complies with Gateshead Council's Health and Safety and Equal Opportunities Policies.