Community
Mass Observation really welcomes visits from groups in the wider community. We can also provide talks for community groups in the comfort of your own setting. These are designed to introduce people to the Mass Observation Archive and collections at The Keep and can focus on particular topics of interest.
Hear Jean’s story of volunteering with Mass Observation
Visits
We welcome community group visits to the Mass Observation Archive at The Keep.
We can provide an introduction to the archive, a tour of the building and a session working with the original materials, tailored to your interests, as well as refreshments.
Talks
If you can’t come to the archive, we can come to you!
We can provide a talk about Mass Observation with slide presentation in the comfort of your own setting. These are talks are designed to introduce people to the Mass Observation Archive and collections at The Keep and can focus on particular topics of interest.
Volunteering
We welcome volunteers. One way to lend your support is to write for us. We also rely on volunteers to undertake archive work, such as cataloguing and digitising materials.
We host student and work experience placements and we are partners in Good Space.
If you are looking to gain specific experience we will be happy to discuss what opportunities we might have available.
12th May
12th May is our national open call for diaries. If you would like to record your 12th May and be part of the Mass Observation Archive, further information can be found here.