Volunteer Vacancy – Archival Work

Join the Expatriate Archive Centre as part of our volunteer team!

Archival Volunteer:

Introduction:

The Expatriate Archive Centre (EAC) collects, registers and preserves original source material documenting the social history of expatriate life. The Centre is based in The Hague (Archipel area) and has a small, dedicated staff. We are supported by an enthusiastic team of volunteers of different backgrounds, nationalities, and ages.

We currently are looking for a volunteer to work on one of the EAC’s core collections, as part of a team of three volunteers. This is one of the largest archives that we have, and it needs re-organising and registering in our archival system. This is a great opportunity to get involved in an interesting institute, which has its roots in Shell and is home to so many expatriate stories. You will work under the supervision of a team leader and the archivist.

Description:

• Cataloguing organisational and personal documents such as correspondences, publications, photos: archival & content descriptions
• Creating arrangement system & reference codes
• Scanning of the material

Report to:

• Team Leader, Archivist

Skills:

• Experience in archiving or records management is essential
• Some experience in Word and Excel is valuable but training can be provided

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 hrs a week, preferably on Thursdays (Tuesdays may be possible upon agreement)

We are looking for someone with:

• Interest in social history and the archiving thereof
• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn

We offer:

• Training on the job
• A professional work environment
• The chance to enhance your computer, archiving, and management skills
• A great volunteer team to work with and a lot of fun
• Unlimited chocolate
• Superb lunch discussions!

How to apply:

• Please send your CV and motivation letter to welcome@xpatachive.com

For more information about the EAC please visit www.xpatarchive.com.