Volunteering
Get involved and volunteer with Black Heritage Walks Network. We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds, ages and experience, to come and join our team. Our volunteer programme provides an opportunity builds to learn new skills and raise awareness of culture to local community and visitors to the city.
Volunteers work closely with the community researchers, artists, curators and heritage officers, within a variety of environments, such as museums, open spaces, exhibition halls and many wonderful places.
If heritage is your passion and you want to make a difference, this might be the role for you.
What skills do I need to volunteer?
To be eligible to join our community champions scheme, you need to
- Have passion for black heritage & culture.
- Be committed to improve awareness of black heritage and educational programmes.
- Be able to attend a 2-day training session organised in your local area.
- Be committed to volunteering gained at 4 events per year (minimum).
Volunteering Opportunities
The main role of our volunteers is become ambassadors of black heritage and culture and to support our key activities. We have a range of opportunities available and we are sure you’ll find a role that suits you. Our current roles include;
- Walks and Tours Guide - Delivering and developing exciting walks and tours. (Training will be provided)
- Youth Activators – supporting our youth programmes, educational workshops and creative activities. (Training will be provided)
- Events Support - responsible for welcoming people at offsite events and workshops along with staff and helping to ensure they run smoothly.
- Digital and Social Media – assisting our staff in creating and posting exciting content on our social platform.
We also welcome work placements and internships.
How can I get involved?
If you are interested in applying to be a volunteer, please tell us a little bit more about yourself by completing the expression of interest form:
'Being a volunteer at Black Heritage Network has been a positive and enlightening experience. I am grateful to have been given the opportunity to learn more about black heritage in the UK and be able to participate in the organisations immersive and interactive learning experiences to help educate the community. I have gained invaluable knowledge and experiences that will remain with me long after '-
Michaela Wright, Youth Activator
"My experience volunteering at Black Heritage Walks Network has been nothing short of inspiring - working with young people in Birmingham, local artists, and community leaders, has encouraged me to dig deeper into the socio-political histories of creativity in Birmingham. Particularly focusing on the contributions of Black people - and people of colour, more generally - working alongside staff in numerous projects has been a grounding experience for me. One in which I am continually inspired to re-evaluate, highlight, and celebrate how our complex histories frame our rich present. After volunteering here, I feel more capable to engage with the world critically, consciously, and optimistically"
Canaan Brown, BCU Arts Undergraduate
