Connect At Calderstones
Calderstones Park Community Excavation
Volunteer Application Form
Thank you for volunteering on one of our excavations. This excavation will run
27th April – 8th May will be based at Calderstones Park, Liverpool. This
excavation will focus on excavating areas of the park to further our
understanding of the long history of the area; examining the archaeological
deposits and retrieving any artefacts.
Getting to site
Please see directions in attached documents.
Meet at The Reader Organisation at Calderstones Mansion House each
morning.
On site
Work will begin on site at 9.30am with a site tour and health and safety
briefing, and end at 3.30pm. If you need to leave earlier please speak to a
member of staff.
There will be break and lunch times during the day. The excavation will be
taking place within the public space of the park grounds and near built up
areas, so general courtesy is expected from all involved.
There will be a number of activities on-site to get involved with, including
excavation, recording, drawing, sieving and finds washing. When you arrive
on site you will be given a brief introduction to the site, and a short health and
safety briefing.
All work will be under the supervision of professional archaeologists from
National Museums Liverpool Field Archaeology Unit. If you have any
questions or concerns about the work you’re undertaking please don’t hesitate
to ask.
Site rules, facilities and etiquette
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If you are unsure of anything address questions to your supervisor.
Take care – archaeological sites can be dangerous places – deep
holes and sharp tools. Note that space on the site is restricted and any
unsafe behaviour will not be tolerated.
There will be toilets available within the Mansion House for use by
volunteers.
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Do not consume alcohol or drugs during onsite hours.
Do not eat or drink in trenches.
Do not leave rubbish on site.
Smoking is not permitted on site.
No obscene language or behaviour.
No sexual harassment.
No threatening behaviour.
No under 18 year olds (unless by pre-arranged site tours)
What to bring with you
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Some good solid shoes or boots
Layers of clothes to cope with changes in weather, and some
waterproofs
A hat: a warm hat if it’s cold, a sunhat if it’s sunny
Lunch and also some snacks, you might be doing some quite
physical work, need to keep the batteries recharged!
Drinks: a flask of something warm if the weather’s cold, and a
cold drink to rehydrate you if it’s a warm day
Tight-fitting gardening gloves if you have them
Wetwipes to clean your hands before lunch
Some people find a kneeling pad useful, if you have one for
gardening
You’re welcome to bring your camera or take photos on your
phone
Don’t worry about tools – all those will be supplied!
Please note applications are 1 per person. Please only bring along friends
and family who are also registered as volunteers. Friends and family are very
welcome to visit during the open days. If you know of anyone else who
wishes to attend, please put them in contact with the project at:
richardmacdonald@thereader.org.uk
Volunteer Form
Please complete this form and return to
richardmacdonald@thereader.org.uk
Volunteer Details
Name………………………………………………………………………………….
Address………………………………………………………………………………
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Contact number…………………………………………………………………….
Email………………………………………………………………………………….
Emergency contact details (This section must be completed in full or you
will not be able to work on site)
Name…………………………………………………………………………………..
Phone Number………………………………………………………………………
Please note any allergies or medical conditions
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Please state whether you have an up to date tetanus vaccination (delete
as appropriate)
YES/NO
(note you must have an a vaccination to work on site)
Days you will be attending the dig (pre-arranged)
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Are you a member of the Merseyside Archaeological Society? (delete as
appropriate)
YES/NO
Note any previous archaeological/excavation experience you have
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Photographic Permission
As part of the Connect at Calderstones project we would like to use photographs for
engagement and publicity purposes. Signing this form states you are happy for
us to use any photographs taken, which may be included in our publications,
website, and other publicity material. Your contact details will remain strictly
confidential.
Signed ……………………………………..
Date ………………………