Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery

Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery's volunteer program brings together individuals passionate about the arts to support exhibitions and projects at the gallery. Volunteers are essential to creating a welcoming environment, supporting the continuation of projects and to community engagement. With provided training and flexible roles, the program fosters connection, learning, and community involvement in a vibrant cultural setting on the peninsula. There are various areas of interest available to volunteers including supporting our education programs, the garden surrounds, in scheduled mailouts, assisting with exhibition archives and spending time in the gallery doing exhibition invigilating.

Volunteers at Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery play a vital role in enriching the community around the gallery by engaging with visitors and supporting the specialised operation of a regional public gallery. By contributing their time and skills, volunteers help foster creativity, connection, and learning, benefiting people of all ages and the institution. Their efforts strengthen the gallery’s role as a community resource, making art and culture accessible to everyone in the region.

Volunteering at Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery offers in many instances new experiences in a cultural setting, new friendships, and a chance to contribute to a thriving arts community. Volunteers work individually and, in a team, alongside staff on their specialised portfolios, immersing themselves in the exhibitions, programs, events and community. Key attributes for volunteers include reliability, enthusiasm, and a passion for art and culture. Training ensures confidence in the various different streams of volunteering at the gallery.

“Volunteering has made quite a difference to my life, especially now in my later years, because I would spend a lot of time at home if I wasn’t doing this volunteering. I just love to be out driving and, being with other people, helping people, wherever I can.” Shirley Green

Exhibition Invigilator:

• Familiarise yourself with works of art, their locations, and details in each exhibition.
• Monitor visitor activity to safeguard artworks and follow gallery rules.
• Position strategically to oversee high-risk areas and blind spots.
• Report incidents, damages, or suspicious behaviour to staff.

Mailout Volunteer:

• Prepare envelopes and fill flyers or materials.
• Count and organise mail for delivery to the post office.
• Ensure all materials are correct and ready for dispatch.
• Work independently and collaboratively with other volunteers.

Garden Maintenance Volunteer

• Work alongside local ecologist in the management and upkeep of a native garden/public outdoor artwork on the MPRG grounds.

• Weeding and standing
• Work independently or collaboratively as needed.

Creative Learning Programs Assistance - Role currently closed 

• Prepare for sessions by working alongside the Creative Learning Officer and being aware of the work for safekeeping on display.
• Create a welcoming environment and assist participants with seating and safety.
• Use inclusive communication techniques to engage participants.
• Assist in some of the pack up of the event in support of the Creative Learning Officer.

Archives Volunteer - Role currently closed 

• Support the Registrar – Collections with activities in the gallery archive space.
• Collate, read, organise and sort documents with support from staff.
• Work on special selected projects or folios related to the galleries history and collection artworks.
• Work independently or collaboratively as needed.

To express your interest in joining MPRG's Volunteer program, please click on the ‘Fill in an application’ button on the top right-hand side of this page.

For more information please contact:

Name: Leah Ferguson - Visitor Operations and Gallery Support

Email: mprg@mornpen.vic.gov.au

Phone: 03 5950 1736 (Wednesday and Thursday)