Volunteer Gallery Assistant
GALLERY ASSISTANT VOLUNTEER
Volunteer Gallery Assistants are a vital part of the team. You will be warm and friendly, interested in the arts, the work of MK Gallery and keen to share knowledge and interest with our visitors. You will play an important part in shaping the visitor experience we provide, whilst watching over the safety of artworks and visitors. Opportunities are available Tuesday-Sunday during exhibitions.
We ask you to bring your own skills and experience to the role. Whatever they may be. You do not need to be an expert, just interested and keen to interact with the public.
Use your intuition to see if a visitor needs help or needs to be left alone, we will leave it to you to decide. You are welcome to do your own research of the artworks on display, but notes will also be provided.
WHAT'S INVOLVED?
- Provide a warm welcome to all visitors
- Check tickets on entry
- Engage visitors in sharing knowledge about the exhibitions and our wider programme
- Invigilate in the galleries to help ensure the safety and security of visitors and the artworks on display
- Help us reinforce exhibition specific guidelines e.g. no flash photography
- Be vigilant and report anything that doesn’t feel right to a member of staff
- Maintain contact with the Front of House team
- In the event of an emergency support the Fire Marshalls with evacuation of the building, by communicating to visitors where the nearest exit is.
- Share our access tools such as the large print guide, sensory resources and Bloomberg Connects app with visitors to enhance their experience
- Also offer information about other tours the gallery offers visitors.
- If you get asked any questions you cannot answer direct the visitor to the Front of House team or the House Manager.
WHY GET INVOLVED?
- Become a valued member of our team of volunteers and professionals who are passionate about delivering a world-class arts programme.
- Develop or build existing customer service and communication skills.
- Gain experience volunteering in a gallery environment and learn about how we run our exhibitions and events.
- Be invited to private exhibition tours with artists and curators prior to new exhibitions opening.
- Enjoy a 20% discount off food and beverages at the MK Gallery Café Bar.
