Digital Transformations Hub student volunteer scheme

Undergraduate students in the Digital Transformations Hub

Develop career-ready skills for the museums, heritage and digital marketing sectors

Become a student volunteer at the Digital Transformations Hub

If you're a Faculty of Arts student interested in working in a museum, heritage venue or digital marketing, you're exactly the kind of person who would make a great candidate for the student volunteer scheme at the Digital Transformations Hub (DTH).

They also welcome student volunteers looking to improve their digital��skills or gain general work experience.

What is the Digital Transformations Hub?

The DTH provides��resources and support to Faculty of Arts staff and students in using digital��methods for learning, teaching and research. They also partner with��local��museums, collections and research centres to digitise artefacts.

They have a range of equipment that students and staff may��use, such as scanners, video equipment, cameras and studio equipment, 3D and��360 capture, VR headsets and Adobe's Creative Cloud suite of editing programmes.

If you become a student volunteer, you’ll be��trained to use the software and equipment - ready to put it to use on behalf of nationally recognised organisations that preserve��and share our history.

Gain skills for your CV

Building workplace and digital skills will be a great way to make your CV stand out when applying for jobs after graduation. This scheme gives you the opportunity to gain skills for specific careers alongside more general skills which can be applied to a wide range of workplace environments.

What our volunteers say... Christy

“I really enjoyed gaining hands-on experience alongside my academic studies. The scheme gave me the opportunity to explore my interests and helped me discover the direction I want to take in my future career. It was also a valuable addition to my portfolio and definitely adds weight to my CV.”

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-��Christy, Classics and Archaeology��

What skills could I gain?

Understanding how digital media is used in��heritage spaces
Learning how to digitise old historical records and artefacts (to professional standards)
Helping visitors and supporting service users
Creating content and getting involved in social��media and digital engagement��
Spotting details and organising items by type,��date, or subject (identification, classification and metadata)
Handling delicate objects��

Getting involved in digital��engagement and social media
Creating content such as posts,��videos, or graphics
Planning and scheduling content��to reach the right people at the right time
Coming up with creative ideas for��campaigns and projects
Reviewing content performance and��learning what works
Learning how to understand and��connect with different audiences
Becoming aware of how branding��works and why it matters
Contributing to real marketing��strategies and campaigns

Supporting visitors or service users
Working as part of a team
Communicating clearly with others, in person, online and in writing
Competence with digital tools and technology (digital literacy)
Taking initiative and managing your own time and tasks
Getting involved in planning and helping at events

American and Canadian Studies undergraduate students in the Digital Transformations Hub

What if I don’t have the technical skills?

Don’t worry! You don’t need to know how the equipment works before you start. You’ll be trained to use it so you feel confident carrying out all the tasks you're given.