Gallery Steward Volunteer

What You'll Do: 

Volunteers provide support in a front of house role by:
•Welcoming and engaging with visitors
•Ensuring the safety of visitors and exhibition objects
•Providing information about the building, the exhibitions, and events
•Looking after the gallery spaces
•Helping us run the exhibition shop (optional)

Why You'll Love It: 

Benefits to volunteering with us:
Two Temple Place is wholly owned by the Bulldog Trust, Registered Charity No 1123081
•Training and work experience (visitor services, retail, and gallery experience)
•References for other roles
•An opportunity to meet new people from different backgrounds
•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
•Access to curator tours
•The opportunity to make new friends and share your enthusiasm
•The opportunity to become part of a supportive team and community

What You'll Learn: 

Volunteer training sessions take place in January and include:
•The history of the building
•An introduction to the exhibition
•Visitor services guidance
•An introduction to the exhibition shop
•How to use two-way radios (for communicating in the building)
•Policies & procedures
•Fire, health, and safety procedures

What We're Looking For: 

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!

 

We look to recruit volunteers who are:
•Friendly & polite
•Helpful & proactive
•Punctual & reliable
•Keen to learn & enthusiastic

Summary
Volunteering
Volunteer
Arts
Culture
Mental Health
City of Westminster
12 Weeks Minimum
4 Hours / Week
Skills you will develop: 
Communicating
Curious and enquiring
Teamwork
Relevant interests: 
Charity / Nonprofit
Creative and Fine Arts
Museums, Libraries and Institutions
Requirements: 
In-Person Interview
Over 18 years old
Training

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