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Volunteer With Us
The Black Art Hub CIC is a proudly all‑Black, female‑led creative and cultural organisation dedicated to empowering communities through art, education, research, and heritage. Volunteers are at the heart of our work, helping us deliver meaningful, inclusive programmes across Medway and beyond. Whether you’re new to volunteering or bringing professional experience, we welcome your passion, commitment, and creativity.
📩 How to Apply
To apply for either role, please send:
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Your CV
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Two references (professional or character)
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A covering letter explaining why you would like to volunteer with us and what you hope to bring to the role
📬 Upload your documents using our apply button or
Email your application to theblackarthub02@gmail.com.
🤝 Why Volunteer With Us?
Volunteering with The Black Art Hub CIC offers the chance to:
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Support a Black‑led cultural organisation making meaningful community impact
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Gain hands‑on experience in arts, events, education, and community programming
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Develop new skills, confidence, and connections
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Build a strong CV with creative, cultural, and organisational experience
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Contribute to culturally significant projects, including the Benjamin Zephaniah Digital Archival Library
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Work alongside local partners such as schools, HMP Cookham Wood, HMP Rochester, Medway Libraries, and Nucleus Arts.
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Anthropology | Art | AI
🌟 Volunteer Opportunities
🟢Young Adult Advisory Member
Age: 19–30
🟡 Youth Advisory Member
Age: 14–18 (with parental/guardian consent required)
🧠 Purpose
To ensure that our work across the following areas:
Anthropology | Art | AI
remains relevant, inclusive, and reflective of younger generations, particularly within:
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Black British communities
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Wider diverse communities
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The Medway/Kent region
🗓️ Commitment
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Attend 3 advisory meetings per year
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Occasional input via email or online discussion
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Optional involvement in events or projects
👉 This is a light-touch, strategic role (not operational)
💬 What You’ll Do
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Share your perspective on:
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creative projects
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exhibitions
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digital content
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youth engagement
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Contribute ideas for:
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events
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social media
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cultural storytelling
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Help shape how we engage younger audiences
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Act as a voice for your generation within the organisation
🧩 Who This Is For
We are looking for young people who are:
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Interested in art, culture, or creative expression
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Curious about AI, media, or digital platforms
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Willing to share ideas and opinions
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Based in or connected to Medway / Kent (preferred but not essential)
💥 What You Gain
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Experience contributing to a real advisory board
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Insight into:
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arts organisations
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creative industries
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research-led practice
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Mentorship and guidance
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A strong addition to:
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CV
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personal statements
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university or career applications
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⚠️ Important (Under 18s)
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Parental/guardian consent required
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Safeguarding processes will be in place
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Participation is voluntary and flexible
🌟 Volunteer Opportunities
1. Advisory Board Members
We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our Advisory Board and support the strategic development of our organisation and community programmes, including the Benjamin Zephaniah Digital Archival Library.
🌟 Volunteer Opportunities
What we’re looking for:
People with experience or interest in:
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Arts, culture, and heritage
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Community development or youth work
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Education and libraries
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Criminal justice and rehabilitation
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Research, academia, or social sciences
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Business, fundraising, finance, or governance
Commitment:
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A minimum 12‑month term
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Quarterly board meetings
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Occasional additional support as needed
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The role is unpaid—reasonable expenses are covered
Training Provided:
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Induction and role‑specific training
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Ongoing support and guidance
2. Social Media, Administration & Marketing Volunteers
Videography, photography, and social media reels.
Behind the scenes and event snapshots, regular online engagement through posts and event promotions.
Community representative of The Black Art Hub CIC
Training Provided:
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Induction training
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Role‑specific guidance (events, safeguarding, accessibility)
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Ongoing support from staff and senior volunteers
Roles may include:
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Supporting workshop delivery
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Assisting with setup and visitor welcome
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Helping with accessibility needs
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Social media, photography, and documentation
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Creative assistance (materials, layout, hands‑on help)
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General events and office administration
Commitment:
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Minimum 6‑week volunteering period
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Flexible scheduling depending on availability
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The role is unpaid—reasonable expenses are covered
3. Community Part‑Time Librarian (Volunteer)
The Benjamin Zephaniah Library – The Black Art Hub CIC
The Community Part‑Time Librarian supports the growth, organisation, and accessibility of our community‑led library dedicated to Black British arts, culture, poetry, and African diaspora histories. This role is perfect for someone who loves books, community learning, and uplifting underrepresented voices.
Responsibilities
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Assist with cataloguing new and donated books (physical and digital)
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Maintain organisation of the library space and promote an accessible, welcoming environment
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Support community members, researchers, and young people in locating resources
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Help develop book displays, themed collections, or reading lists
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Maintain borrowing logs and support the development of basic library systems
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Uphold safeguarding, accessibility, and inclusivity practices
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Attend occasional team meetings (online or in person)
Ideal Skills & Qualities
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Passionate about Black British culture, arts, literature, and community education
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Organised, reliable, and comfortable working independently
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Interested in archiving, knowledge preservation, or library sciences
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Friendly, patient, and community‑focused
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No previous library experience required—training and guidance provided
Commitment:
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12-month minimum term
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Occasional additional support outside meetings
Compensation:
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Unpaid, but reasonable expenses are covered
Training:
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Full induction
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Ongoing support and development opportunities
4. Archival / Journalist / Documentarian (Volunteer)
The Benjamin Zephaniah Library & TBAH Archives—The Black Art Hub CIC
This role supports our mission to preserve, document, and share Black British cultural heritage. Ideal for individuals with an interest in archival work, journalism, documentary storytelling, or community history.
Responsibilities
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Assist with organising, labelling, and maintaining archival materials (print, digital, media)
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Conduct short interviews with community members, artists, or donors (optional)
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Document events, exhibitions, and oral histories
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Support the creation of written summaries, short articles, or mini‑features for our website
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Digitise selected materials and maintain metadata where needed
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Uphold ethical archival standards, privacy considerations, and cultural sensitivity
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Attend occasional team meetings (online or in person)
Ideal Skills & Qualities
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Passion for cultural preservation, storytelling, and Black British history
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Good writing, research, or documentation skills (professional experience not required)
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Comfortable using a camera or audio recorder (optional; training can be provided)
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Ability to handle materials with care and maintain confidentiality
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Interested in developing skills in archiving, ethnography, or community journalism
Shared Values for All Volunteers
Across all volunteer roles at The Black Art Hub CIC, we ask volunteers to:
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Support our long‑term vision, ethics, and community impact
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Champion inclusion, accessibility, and safeguarding
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Uphold our values as an all‑Black, female‑led organisation
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Contribute positively to a community‑centred, culturally grounded environment
VOLUNTEER
Give Your Time, Make an Impact
The Black Art Hub is powered by passionate volunteers who believe in our mission. Join us and help shape the future of Black British arts.
Volunteer Roles:
Event Support: Help with exhibitions, workshops, and community events—setting up, welcoming visitors, and assisting with activities.
Library assistants support the Benjamin Zephaniah Library with cataloguing books, managing loans, and organising the collection.
Social Media & Communications Help spread the word about our work through social media, newsletter writing, and content creation.
Workshop Assistant: Support workshop facilitators with preparation and delivery.
Fundraising Support: Assist with fundraising campaigns, donor communications, and grant research.
Research & Archiving Help document exhibitions, research Black British artists, and organise our archives.
Administrative Support: General office support, data entry, and organisational tasks.
What We Offer Volunteers:
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Meaningful work supporting Black British arts
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Skills development and training
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References for future employment/education
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Access to our events and workshops
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Connection to creative community
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Expenses covered (travel, meals during shifts)
Time Commitment: Flexible—from one-off event support to regular weekly hours. We work around your schedule.
Who Can Volunteer: Anyone passionate about British cultural heritage, the arts, tech and education. You don't need to be an artist or experienced—just be committed to our mission to serve the community.
Apply to Volunteer: theblackarthub@gmail.com