Volunteers at State Records work on a range of projects designed to improve access to our collection and aid the preservation of records for the future.

Work undertaken by volunteers is a valuable supplement to State Records business.

Projects are based at our Gepps Cross Research Centre, where volunteers can work closely with official records.

What projects do volunteers undertake?

State Records offers the following types of volunteer projects:

  • Digitisation - involves use of a camera or scanning equipment, image capture software, accurate data entry, standing, sitting, lifting of records
  • Indexing and file listing - involves reading records in detail to identify key words and dates, often involving 19th century handwriting, accurate typing, use of excel or other software, sitting (with standing option), record handling including lifting records
  • Data entry - involves use of excel or other software, accurate data entry and attention to detail, sitting (with standing option), some interpretation of 19th century handwriting

Who can volunteer?

Anyone, especially if you have an interest in history or archives, can apply to be a volunteer with State Records. Good attention to detail helps with many projects and experience with Microsoft programs (Word and Excel) is desirable.  We also give volunteers specific training and support for each project.

Volunteers must have a satisfactory National current Police Check before they begin volunteering.
Volunteers are eligible for a reduced fee. The SAPOL website has more information about South Australia Police Checks.

How many hours are volunteers expected to contribute?

Volunteers are asked to commit a minimum of four hours a week between 9.30 to 4.30 Monday to Friday.

How to apply

Complete the volunteer application form and email to srsaPublicAccess@sa.gov.au.

The State Records Volunteers policy has more information about volunteering.

To discuss volunteering before applying email srsaPublicAccess@sa.gov.au or telephone 08 7322 7077.

Page last updated: 1 May 2023