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3 people are interested
Oral History Transcription Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: The History Center
Please visit the new page to apply.
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3 people are interested
Position Summary
Transcription volunteers will work with the Curator to transcribe oral history interviews collected in Linn County.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Transcribe video/audio recordings of interviews with community members.
Qualifications
- Strong keyboarding skills.
- Experience using common software programs, including Microsoft Word.
- Prior experience with transcribing from audio recordings preferred but not required.
- Attention to detail
Commitment
- The estimated work time is flexible, but the volunteer should be able to commit at least 4 hours per week to the project or volunteer on an interview by interview basis. Interviews are approximately one hour to 90 minutes long.
- Work can be done during select hours at the Museum (computer with software programs included, Please provide your own headphones) or at home (no supplies provided).
- Volunteers will need to meet with the Curator for training and follow-up.
Volunteer Benefits
- Opportunity to learn more about the history of Linn County.
- Training and a lifelong learning experience.
- Chance to see your work reflected in the Museum’s exhibits and made accessible in the Museum’s research library.
How to Apply
- Fill out the application found at http://historycenter.org/volunteer/
- Send a resume to office@historycenter.org with subject "Inventory Volunteer Application"
- For questions about the position, please contact Jami Roskamp at jami@historycenter.org or by phone at 319-362-1501
More opportunities with The History Center
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About The History Center
Location:
800 2nd Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403, US
Mission Statement
The mission of The History Center is to provide a unique community resource that preserves and shares the stories of our past and connects people of all ages to the present and future of Linn County. We are dedicated to connecting the past to the present and future of Linn County and are passionate about making our history both accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
Description
We began in 1969 as the Linn County Historical Museum Association, formed by several local residents who were interested in permanently preserving the history of Linn County. These charter members valued the diverse heritage of the land and people of Linn County and sought to preserve and celebrate its stories. At first, artifacts were stored in volunteers’ homes. We have come a long way since then! The first museum was located at Eighth Ave and First Street in Cedar Rapids. In the 1990’s we became a professionally accredited museum and named that museum "The History Center." The organization officially became the Linn County Historical Society. In 1997, a capital campaign began to build a new museum at the recently purchased site at First Ave and Sixth Street in downtown Cedar Rapids. The site was formerly Rapids Chevrolet. The new museum was officially opened on June 15, 1999. The History Center became The Carl & Mary Koehler History Center in 2004, honoring the Koehler’s significant financial contributions. After careful consideration in 2014, the board of The History Center decided to purchase the Douglas Mansion, which had been donated by the Linge family to the city of Cedar Rapids. The opening of this new location in 2018 has been a new opportunity for The History Center to provide quality programming and exhibits within a building that is a historic treasure itself.
You can learn more about our organization and our move to the Douglas Mansion by visiting our website: https://www.historycenter.org/
You can learn more about our organization and our upcoming move to the Douglas Mansion by visiting our website: historycenter.org
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
716 Oakland Rd NESte 103Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
DATE POSTED
January 4, 2018
SKILLS
- History
- Basic Computer Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- Approx. 4 hours per week or project based