Vindolanda Youth Panel 2023-2024

We are looking for young adults aged between 15-18 to get involved with the development of special youth led projects exploring different aspects of ancient Roman life. Project themes could include but will be decided on by the group itself:

• A podcast
• A computer game or online exhibition
• A cookbook
• musical performance

When:

Sessions will commence on the 17 October 2023, 5.30-7.30 at Vindolanda's Hedley Centre and will conclude with a launch night mid-February 2024. The sessions will be held on a Tuesday night fortnightly but will break over the festive period. We request a minimum commitment of 8 sessions. 

 What we offer:

• Access to look behind the scenes and work with Vindolanda’s unique small finds collection
• Developing skills such as project planning, time management, creative and critical thinking, communication and teamwork.
• Diversity and disability awareness 
• Meeting experts from the heritage and archaeology sector

What we want from you:

• Reliability to commit to a project period of 6 month
• Enthusiasm and energy 
• willingness to learn and contribute 

If you are interested, please send an expression of interest which includes your name, age, and a couple of sentences as to why you want to be involved in the project to Sophie at [email protected] by September 29, 2023. We will then send you a short form to fill in.  

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