Oral History Volunteer - KPC 30th Anniversary Project

Kinning Park Complex
VO105315

Your role will be to support the Kinning Park Complex 30th anniversary oral history recordings. We are looking for someone who is passionate about community heritage and preserving (his)stories; with good communication and active listening skills; willing to work as part of a team with different people; who can volunteer a day a week over May and June, and is available for some/most Saturdays in May; who can attend 2 x induction/training sessions in April.
30 years ago our building was threatened with closure by the council until a group of young women and mothers stood up and demanded it be put into community hands. They occupied the building 24/7 for 55 days straight, leading to a victorious community buyout. This project will celebrate this incredible piece of Glaswegian activist history through honouring it with 55 days of action, events, heritage, and celebration in our building from the 3rd of May until the 27th of June 2026.
You will reports to our KPC Events & Volunteer Coordinator and the role will take place at Kinning Park Complex, 43 Cornwall Street, Glasgow, G41 1BA
It would be helpful if:
You have experience working with a variety of people
You have experience in community history and/or research
You are comfortable using or learning to use recording equipment and transcribing software (training will be provided)
Tasks include:
Learning about KPC’s 30th anniversary project and be part of our 55 day celebration
Attending oral history training with other volunteers (provided by OurStory Scotland)
Coordinating meeting key people from Kinning Park’s history (with support from KPS Events & Volunteer Coordinator)
Conducting oral history interviews, using techniques learnt in training
Supporting transcription of recorded histories (training will be provided)
What we offer:
Training in oral history techniques - including interviewing, recording, and transcribing (provided by OurStory Scotland and KPC)
The opportunity to learn inspiring community histories and help preserve them for future generations
The opportunity to be part of a team of volunteers and contribute to the success of our 30th project
Travel costs (please discuss with us)
Other Information:
Kinning Park Complex is a community-owned space in the Southside of Glasgow. We have spaces for private events, community activities and we offer a diverse programme of free and low-cost events, classes and activities for all ages.
If you are interested, please click the ‘Apply’ button below (available when registered and logged in). You will then be contacted by the coordinator by email or phone call. If you have not heard back after 5 working days, the first step is to contact the organisation with the contact details provided. You could also check your junk/spam folder on your emails just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out, then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow on [email protected].

Experience required

It would be helpful if:
You have experience working with a variety of people
You have experience in community history and/or research
You are comfortable using or learning to use recording equipment and transcribing software (training will be provided)

Travel details

KPC is right by Kinning Park subway station. We are close to Paisley Road West which has numerous bus links to various parts of town. We have a bike shelter on site.