Gallery Enhancer Volunteer Role - Fighting to be Heard Exhibition Cartwright Hall

Fighting to be Heard Exhibition - Cartwright Hall 

Explore the intricate beauty of calligraphy through the ages from historical Qur’anic manuscripts to contemporary works from the collections of the British Library and Bradford District Museums and Galleries.

The works of calligraphy in this exhibition have been chosen in collaboration with eight Bradford-based, British South Asian Muslim men who are associated with Tasif Khan Community Boxing Academy.

The exhibition includes a glimpse into the men’s personal stories, the objects they selected and the similarities they have identified between the disciplines of boxing and calligraphy.

Among the most significant objects featured are a fragment of one of the oldest Qur’ans in the British Library’s collection; one of the finest examples of Il-Khanid manuscript illumination (the Ojleitu Qur’an); and one of the oldest dated Urdu texts

Thank you for contributing your skills, energy and time to celebrate the districts culture, in all its forms! Most of all, we hope you have fun, that you experience something new, and that you meet great friends along the way.

About the role:

  • Assist the BMG team in the gallery.
  • Engage and proactively approach visitors to gain feedback for evaluation purposes.
  • Ensure proper behaviour in the gallery to maintain a warm, fun, welcoming atmosphere for all our visitors and their children.
  • Assist in event setup.
  • Providing information through maps/programmes and flyers.
  • Answering any questions visitors may have.
  • Providing accurate directions.
  • Offer additional assistance and information as required.
  • Be able to speak confidently about the brief for this display/community project.
  • Other opportunities as agreed.

What you will bring to the team:

  • Be passionate about the BMG and its role in the City of Culture for 2025.
  • Be physically able to lift, carry and clean event spaces.
  • Enjoy working with people from all backgrounds.
  • Great knowledge of the local area and facilities.
  • Knowledge of additional and accessibility needs visitors may have.
  • Be approachable and confident when speaking to people.
  • Enjoy working as part of a team.
  • Be reliable and able to follow instructions.

Our commitment to you:

  • We will offer the essential training you need with opportunities to do additional training.
  • We will value your time and appreciate at least one day a week, 11am to 3pm.
  • You will receive agreed travel expenses, reimbursed within our guidelines, of up to £5 per day and a free hot drink in the Refreshment Room gallery café.
  • You will receive supervision from the visitor services and volunteer teams who will ensure you enjoy your time with us and you are given suitable tasks.