Gallery Steward Volunteer
What You'll Do:
Volunteers provide support in a front of house role by:
• Welcoming visitors
• Providing information about the building, the exhibitions, and events
• Helping us run the exhibition shop • Looking after the gallery spaces
• Ensuring the safety of visitors and exhibition objects
Why You'll Love It:
- Training, work experience (visitor services, retail, and gallery experience) and references for other roles
- An opportunity to meet new people from different backgrounds
- Experience a fun and fast paced environment
- Discount on purchases in our exhibition shop
- An annual Volunteers’ party at Two Temple Place
- Exclusive visits to other museums/galleries and cultural venues in London
- The opportunity to make new friends and share your enthusiasm
- The opportunity to become part of a supportive team and community
- Access to curator tours and events
What You'll Learn:
- What goes into curating and opening exhibitions to the public
- Behind the scenes in an art gallery and historic building
- You will recieve training in front of house
- You will gain experience in working in an art gallery
- You will gain experience of working with the public
- You will learn about the history of the building and exhibition
What We're Looking For:
We look to recruit volunteers who are:
• Friendly & polite
• Helpful & proactive
• Punctual & reliable
• Keen to learn & enthusiastic
We welcome people of all abilities and offer a supportive environment for those with additional needs. We provide all training for the role; no prior volunteering or gallery experience is needed just enthusiasm and commitment!