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The Aden Veterans Project - Volunteer Videographer

The Aden Veterans Project - Volunteer Videographer

Posted for Legasee Educational Trust - The Aden Veterans Project

Posted by Volunteer Centre Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde

You will be redirected to the Volunteer Centre Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde website to express your interest.

We are seeking enthusiastic and media focussed individuals with an interest in storytelling and documentary production to join The Aden Veterans Oral History Project as volunteer videographers. This role is ideal for media students in the Blackpool area aiming to build their portfolio while capturing the profound personal stories of veterans.

You will help film and edit oral history interviews to preserve veterans’ stories for future generations, while receiving mentoring and guidance from Legasee founder, videographer and oral historian Martin Bisiker.

What the Role Involves

Assisting with simple equipment checks and preparation before interviews
Setting up and operating video recording equipment, audio and lighting
Working alongside interviewers to capture respectful and engaging interview footage
Editing raw footage into video content
Managing basic file transfer, back up and storage of recorded video content and follow established file-naming conventions

What skills do I need?

We welcome volunteers who are:

Studying film or media production
Are familiar with Adobe Premiere video editing software [or similar], guidance and training on our work flow will be provided
Empathetic and patient with strong communication skills, as you will be working directly with veterans
Reliable, as you will need to manage your own time and meet project deadlines for finished content
Able to handle sensitive and confidential material

Location

This opportunity has no specific location e.g. can be carried out anywhere.

Posted for Legasee Educational Trust - The Aden Veterans Project

Posted by Volunteer Centre Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde

You will be redirected to the Volunteer Centre Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde website to express your interest.

Details

Accessibility
Age restrictions
DBS check required
Equal Opportunities Policy
Expenses reimbursed
Health and Safety Policy
Ongoing support
Suitable for under 18s
Training provided
Volunteer induction
Volunteer Policy
Volunteers covered by insurance
Written role description

When is this role available?

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

This role is based primarily in Blackpool where interviews will take place, and will need to be completed in person. The interviews will be arranged at a mutually convenient time to fit around your other commitments.

You will be redirected to the Volunteer Centre Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde website to express your interest.

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