VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION

 

Volunteer Registration

Thank you for expressing an interest in volunteering with the International Bomber Command Centre.  The project has many facets and the support of our volunteer supporters has been, and will continue to play, a vital role in delivering our final goal – a world-class centre attracting audiences from across the globe to learn about the work and sacrifice of Bomber Command and the effects its campaigns had on civilian populations.  This includes continuing to build and maintain the most comprehensive and free to use digital research resources in the world.

Please find information about our roles here

Your information

Your information

This information is recorded for IBCC audit purposes and will not be used for marketing purposes or be shared with third parties. 

Heritage Preservation and Research

(most of these roles can be done from home)

Essential skills

Training

Oral Historian

  • Interviewing experience or skills, experience with working with the elderly
  • Media skills
  • Oral History Society - online package
  • DBS check is required

Collections Team

Meticulous attention to detail

Extensive training provided

Metadata creation

Meticulous attention to detail

Extensive training provided

Knowledge and Research 

(please specify which if only one)

Meticulous attention to detail

Extensive training provided

Biography creation

Meticulous attention to detail

Extensive training provided

Memorials Team

Meticulous attention to detail

Extensive training provided

Transcribers Team

Meticulous attention to detail

Extensive training provided

Proof-readers Team

Meticulous attention to detail

Extensive training provided

Please tick those tasks you would be interested in supporting.

Support Us at the Centre

Essential skills

Training

Tour Guide

  • Interest in, or direct knowledge of, the subject
  • Team player
  • Confidence, enthusiasm, energy and empathy
  • Good communication and public speaking ability
  • IT skills
  • Willingness to work outside throughout the year and to be on your feet for long periods
  • Project background
  • Presentation skills

Reception and Shop support

  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Enthusiasm
  • Good ideas!

Background to the project

Café support

  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Enthusiasm and energy
  • Knowledge of product range
  • Food Hygiene and handling

Gardening Club

  • Enthusiasm and energy

Plant identification and care

Please tick those tasks you would be interested in supporting.

Event Tasks

Essential skills

Training

Event support

  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Enthusiasm and energy

Training provided

Bar Staff

  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Enthusiasm and energy
  • Event training
  • Health & Safety training 

Public speaking

  • Excellent public speaking skills
  • Enthusiasm and energy

Training provided

Parking support

  • Enthusiasm and energy 

Training provided

Health & Safety support

  • Good interpersonal and communication skills

As required 

Please tick those tasks you would be interested in supporting.

Music Maestro

Essential skills

Training

Choir and Orchestra 

(please specify which if only one)

  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Enthusiasm and energy
  • Regular rehearsals
  • Prior experience of preferred musical instrument 

Please tick those tasks you would be interested in supporting.

As a Volunteer with International Bomber Command Centre you can expect:

  • To be involved with an organisation that serves as a point for recognition, remembrance and

reconciliation for Bomber Command. 

  • A supportive and positive environment, which will ensure you enjoy volunteering and recognise your contribution.
  • Opportunities to influence the development of the IBCC. 
  • To be treated with care, respect and courtesy.
  • To be treated fairly regardless of gender, sex, sexual orientation, age, parental or marital status, pregnancy and maternity, disability, religion or belief and race; an induction and opportunities to undertake appropriate training, including a contact for support.
  • Reimbursement of any reasonable, pre-arranged, out of pocket expenses incurred in the course of your volunteering.
  • Adequate public liability insurance.
  • Respect to your right to privacy and that of your contacts.

In return we ask that you:

  • Support our aims and objectives, being open and honest in your dealings with us.
  • Remember that you are a representative of International Bomber Command Centre.
  • Reach a shared understanding with us summarising your role and commitment, including letting us know if you wish to change the nature of your contribution.
  • Treat fellow volunteers and staff with courtesy and respect.
  • Let us know if we can improve the service and support that you receive.
  • If you have a concern to share it with the relevant team member and we can work together to make sure it is resolved.
  • Report your volunteering hours each month to the volunteers@internationalbcc.co.uk.  This helps with both our records and funding bids.

IBCC Contacts

Nicky

CEO

Nicky@internationalbcc.co.uk

07789 790457 / 01778 421420

Sue Taylor

Trust Administrator

sue@internationalbcc.co.uk

07816 916124

Sarah O’Donnell

Volunteer Co-ordinator

volunteers@internationalbcc.co.uk

Amplifying Information