Calligraphy Volunteer

Calligraphy Volunteer

Posted for Chailey Heritage Foundation

Posted by Community Works

Register your interest

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Our charity is a thriving community of support for children, young people and families living with complex disabilities. We believe that each child and young person, regardless of their disability, should have every opportunity to explore their potential and live their best life.

Chailey Heritage Foundation has a rich history dating back to 1903. The Volunteer Calligrapher will help preserve and enhance this heritage by maintaining important commemorative records through high-quality handwritten entries.

What you will do

• Create handwritten entries in the Chailey Heritage Foundation Royal Visitors’ Book
• Produce calligraphic entries for the Foundation's Roll of Remembrance
• Liaise with staff regarding wording, dates and formatting requirements.

Benefits

What you will gain from volunteering 

• The satisfaction of creating beautiful, lasting records 
• Travel expenses
• Recognition for your contribution including invitations to volunteer events and celebrations

Practical Considerations

This role is flexible to suit the needs of the volunteer.

As the role involves working on site where there are vulnerable young people and enhanced DBS check is required.

What skills do I need?

What you will bring

• Demonstrable calligraphy skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Interest in local history, archives or heritage conservation