Volunteer role

Archivist & Digitizer

Scan, label, and safely store the photographs and documents families entrust to the house — and make them searchable.

About the role

Families hand us photographs, letters, and documents that exist in only one copy. The archivist makes sure they are never lost — scanning them at quality, labeling them with care, and storing them so they can be found again. This is quiet, exacting work that keeps a heritage safe.

What you'll do
  • Digitize photographs and documents at archival quality
  • Catalog and label items with consistent metadata
  • Organize files so they are searchable
  • Handle originals with care and return them safely
What you bring
  • Attention to detail and consistency
  • Comfort with scanners and basic file organization
  • Respect for fragile, irreplaceable materials
  • No prior archive experience required
What we provide
  • Clear cataloging standards to follow
  • The tools and guidance to do it well
  • A lasting contribution to the Canon
  • Verification of service hours

Ready to begin?

Tell us a little about yourself and the role that drew you. We'll meet for tea, and bring you in.