We are excited to offer new volunteer opportunities with the BHBG project. If you have an interest in history, community engagement, or fieldwork, we invite you to join us. Our project aims to uncover and preserve the stories of Ballast Hills, and we are seeking dedicated volunteers to support this mission. Here are the roles currently open for applications:
- Historical Researcher: Explore archives and uncover the rich history of BHBG and its community.
- Biography Researcher: Research and document individual life stories, shedding light on the lives and legacies of those interred or memorialised here.
- Life Register Contributor (starting late-November): Assist in populating an online database with record of those buried or memorialised at BHBG.
- Oral History Collector: (now starting in 2025) Capture local memories and stories that highlight the burial ground’s significance and the impact it has had on the community.
- Media and Communications Support: Help expand the reach of our findings, events, and updates, building engagement through various media channels.
- Volunteer Coordinator: Support the experience of our volunteers by managing schedules, resources, and communications, ensuring a cohesive and enjoyable environment for all.
- Fieldworker (beginning Spring 2025): Join our team in recording gravestones embedded in the pathway.
If any of these roles resonate with you, we would love to hear from you! Volunteering with the BHBG project offers the chance to collaborate with researchers, historians, and community members who are all passionate about celebrating and preserving this important heritage site.
How to Apply: Please complete the Volunteer Interest Form, or email us at ballast.hills@newcastle.ac.uk with any questions.
We look forward to welcoming you to the BHBG project team and working together to honour the stories of Ballast Hills.
