VOLUNTEERS: HELP PRESERVE HISTORY

As a VHP volunteer, you will collect and assemble histories that might otherwise be lost forever. Tempe Connections is the administrator of the local East Valley Veterans History Project and will provide extensive training for volunteers who wish to help veterans tell their stories.

Volunteers conduct interviews using audio and/or video equipment; complete biographical collection and release forms; assist in collecting photographs, letters, diaries, maps and other documents; assemble and edit materials; and/or may help write a memoir narrative. It’s a meaningful way to give back to our veterans for their service to our country.

To see examples of other interviews we’ve collected, visit Our Archive. To volunteer, please fill out the information form.

Download the complete Interviewer’s Kit* [PDF: 629 KB / 31 pages]

Download Individual Required Forms*:

• About the Veterans History Project [PDF: 354 KB / 1 page]
• Interviewer Checklist [PDF: 347 KB / 1 page]
• Interviewer Tips & Resources [PDF: 370 KB / 2 pages]
• Interview Introduction Form Sample [PDF: 338 KB / 1 page]
• Interview Introduction Form [PDF: 335 KB / 1 page]
• Interview Questions [PDF: 358 KB / 9 pages]
• Memoir Guidelines [PDF: 336 KB / 1 page]
• Biographical Data Form [PDF: 363 KB / 2 pages]
• Veteran’s Release Form (National) [PDF: 347 KB / 1 page]
• Veteran’s Release Form (TC VHP) [PDF: 343 KB / 1 page]
• Interviewer’s Release Form (National) [PDF: 349 KB / 1 page]
• Interviewer’s Release Form (TC VHP) [PDF: 341 KB / 1 page]
• Audio and Video Recording Log [ PDF: 368 KB / 2 pages ]
• Photograph Log [ PDF: 341 KB / 2 pages ]
• Photo Log Info Sheet [PDF: 337 KB / 1 page]
• Manuscript Data Sheet [ PDF: 365 KB / 2 pages]
• Acceptable Materials [PDF: 348 KB / 1 page]
• Cover Letter for Interview Pkg Submittal [PDF: 192 KB]

* Please note: Tempe VHP volunteers should use these forms only