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Memory Box Network
Volunteer Assistant Content Curator
(Remote Working)
The Memory Box Network is a charity based in Dundee, Scotland. We have built ourbigbox.com a large online reminiscence system to help people affected by dementia. Using reminiscence we can encourage social inclusion and in turn create stronger support networks that have an extremely positive effect on how friends, family and carers of all kinds deal with their situation.
Ourbigbox.com provides a free digital platform that allows people to upload, share, and use preloaded digital reminiscence content easily, including still and moving images, audio, and text. Users add content to their digital Memory Box and create a unique resource for reminiscence.
Main Purpose of Role
Assisting with the identification, collection and curation of digital content for the Memory Box Network.
Core Tasks
The collection and publishing of digital content (in close collaboration with the Content Curator)
Cataloging, tagging content and inserting metadata (image, moving image and audio)
Assist with researching and sourcing appropriate collections and content (image, moving image and audio)
Engage and build relationships with existing organisations and individuals with content collections.
Required Skills, Qualities & Experience
Ability to work with minimum supervision after initial training.
Good concentration and attention to detail.
Ability to manage own time effectively.
Willing to use a computer. (Role relies heavily on uploading information)
Positive attitude to issues that affect people with dementia and a willingness to learn more.
Understand and value confidentiality
We are looking for a commitment of a minimum of 4 hours per week. This role is to be undertaken remotely if you have access to a computer and the internet, however we can desk space in our Dundee office if required.
Memory Box Network is a Volunteer Friendly organisation after achieving the Volunteer Friendly Award. We have achieved this accolade for the way we involve and manage volunteers in our work following the five strands of the Volunteer Friendly Award standards.
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