Oral History Program
Oral History Interviewer
Volunteers are needed to interview community members as part of the Jewish Historical Society of British Columbia’s Oral History Program. The JHSBC has been interviewing community members for the past thirty-years in order to preserve the history of the Jewish community of British Columbia. This year, the Society is planning to interview more community members than ever before. To meet this goal, we are recruiting new volunteer interviewers.
Volunteering as an Oral History Interviewer is a rewarding experience. You will learn new skills, meet new people, and gain a greater sense of history. Anyone with an interest in history, good listening skills and a desire to learn is encouraged to volunteer.
If you live in Vancouver, Victoria or Kelowna and are interested in getting involved in the Oral History Program please email archives@jewishmuseum.ca. In order to expand our Program, we are actively looking for interested volunteers in the Victoria and Kelowna regions.
Become an Oral History Interviewer!
Oral History Interviewer Training Workshops
When: Sunday, October 24, 2010 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Where: The Jewish Museum and Archives of British Columbia
Whether you are a novice oral history interviewer, interested in creating your own oral history program, or just seeking a refresher, this hands-on workshop will introduce participants to the practice of interviewing for historical purposes as well as using digital tools for recording oral history interviews.
Irene Dodek is experienced in interviewing Holocaust Survivors for the Shoah Foundation and has been interviewing Jewish Community members for Jewish Historical Society since 1970. Irene introduces participants to the practice of interviewing for historical purposes. Jennifer Yuhasz is the Archivist of the Nemetz Jewish Community Archives at the Jewish Museum & Archives of BC.
The workshop covers a range of topics including:
- The differences between oral history and oral testimony
- Understanding the role of the interviewer
- Preparing for an oral history interview
- Dealing with difficult topics in an interview
- Understanding different interviewing methodologies
- Developing different interviewing skills and techniques
Participants receive hands on experience with the Jewish Historical Society’s new Marantz PMD 660 Solid State Digital Recorders.
Registration: $80.00 per person, seating is limited, registration is required. To register, contact (604)257-5199 or email: archives@jewishmuseum.ca.
