Volunteer: RSVP Event Photography & Storytelling Assistant
Role Summary
We are seeking a friendly, reliable volunteer to support the Durham Center for Senior Life’s
Development team by capturing event photos, helping collect member testimonials, and
organizing digital image files. This role helps us preserve stories, celebrate our members, and
share the impact of our work with the wider community.
Key Responsibilities
● Take clear, well-lit photos of members, staff, and activities, using basic photography best
practices
● Capture short, simple member testimonials using provided questions (photo and/or short
video clips)
● Upload and organize photo and video files into folders by event and date
- Compare event dates with file dates and label folders/files accordingly
Requirements
● Basic understanding of lighting and composition
(for example: positioning subjects facing light, avoiding strong backlighting, encouraging
natural smiles)
● Comfortable interacting with older adults and giving light direction for photos
● Comfortable using computers and organizing digital files and folders
● Available to attend pre-scheduled events with advance notice
Time Commitment
Flexible, event-based schedule with advance notice whenever possible.
Impact of This Role
Your work will help showcase member stories, strengthen community support, and highlight the
real-life impact of our programs. Please reach out to Elena Shapiro-Albert at eshapiro-albert@dcslnc.org for more information. Not enrolled in AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP yet? Before responding to this need, please visit our website and enroll here! If interested, contact Amanda Stoen, Program Director at amanda@thevolunteercenter.org or 919-321-6932. Agency: Durham Center for Senior Life
Role Summary
We are seeking a friendly, reliable volunteer to support the Durham Center for Senior Life’s
Development team by capturing event photos, helping collect member testimonials, and
organizing digital image files. This role helps us preserve stories, celebrate our members, and
share the impact of our work with the wider community.
Key Responsibilities
● Take clear, well-lit photos of members, staff, and activities, using basic photography best
practices
● Capture short, simple member testimonials using provided questions (photo and/or short
video clips)
● Upload and organize photo and video files into folders by event and date
- Compare event dates with file dates and label folders/files accordingly
Requirements
● Basic understanding of lighting and composition
(for example: positioning subjects facing light, avoiding strong backlighting, encouraging
natural smiles)
● Comfortable interacting with older adults and giving light direction for photos
● Comfortable using computers and organizing digital files and folders
● Available to attend pre-scheduled events with advance notice
Time Commitment
Flexible, event-based schedule with advance notice whenever possible.
Impact of This Role
Your work will help showcase member stories, strengthen community support, and highlight the
real-life impact of our programs. Please reach out to Elena Shapiro-Albert at eshapiro-albert@dcslnc.org for more information. Not enrolled in AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP yet? Before responding to this need, please visit our website and enroll here! If interested, contact Amanda Stoen, Program Director at amanda@thevolunteercenter.org or 919-321-6932. Agency: Durham Center for Senior Life
Need Type: Volunteer
Date: Is Ongoing
Zip Code: 27701
Allow Groups: No
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