Volunteer photographer/videographer

WHERE AND WHEN :

Around Hertfordshire at Carers in Hertfordshire meetings, workshops or events, or of volunteers and staff at work or supporting carers or people with care needs who are supported by our Care Service. Some activities take place in the charity’s offices in Borehamwood or Hertford, but most are held at community venues such as halls or cafes, or on occasion at an individual’s home.

ROLE :

• Take photographs or video clips, as agreed and to a brief, at charity activities or of individuals for use to promote Carers in Hertfordshire, carers and caring, positively.
• Process and share images and videos.
• Source relevant permissions, if required, when taking photographs / filming. The charity can supply consent forms for this.
• Organise photo shoots / filming with individuals involved, if required (for example if asked to capture mentoring or a member of staff / volunteer supporting a carer or other individual

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR :

• Needs to have own equipment that can take digital photographs / or video footage at a suitable resolution for use by Carers in Hertfordshire.
• Ability to work under own initiative and confident in speaking to people to direct them for assignments, make arrangements or seek consent if required.
• Good organisational skills and an eye for detail.
• Ability to work to a brief and any deadlines.
• Good communication skills.
• Some IT skills. Mainly to save images or files to disc or share via digital transfer.
• An ability to edit photographs or video clips is desirable.
• A willingness to travel to assignments within Hertfordshire. You will ideally have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle with insurance. (We can pay mileage expenses if you drive to an assignment).
• Friendly and helpful manner

WHAT CAN YOU GAIN FROM THIS OPPORTUNITY :

• A chance to use, showcase and develop your creativity and skills to produce great quality images or video footage for use by Carers in Hertfordshire.
• A sense of fulfilment when your work is included in material to raise awareness about the charity or to support unpaid family and friend carers or those that work with them.
• Meet and work with new people and become part of a friendly team.
• Boost your CV
• Learn new skills – training and ongoing support is provided.