EALING'S library service is looking for volunteers to help put together an exhibition to shine a light on those who have fought against racism.

Ealing Rises Up, planned for later this year will highlight political activism by black and Asian communities in the borough during the 20th century.

Ealing Libraries' local history centre is working on the project with the National Portrait Gallery and is calling for 'citizen researchers' who live in the borough to help delve into the archives and bring stories to life.

The exhibition is funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Art Fund and is part of a series of 'Citizen UK' projects being run by the National Portrait Gallery.

The volunteers will get to work with a filmmaker and a poet and would have the opportunity to be a part of the creative storytelling as citizen researchers.

Although these positions are unpaid, vouchers will be given in recognition of the time spent on the project, which will be approximately eight half-days.

Anyone who is interested in activist histories and the experiences of black and Asian communities, and is keen to do research or have experience of research is encouraged to apply.

To apply you need to explain why you are suitable and why you want to be involved in no more than 200 words.

To submit your application, please email Emily Stone at [email protected] - the deadline is March 5.