Gerry’s Gongoozling!

Description

Help run a Canal Procession with wild and wonderful performances and art!

VOLUNTEER THROUGHOUT

AUGUST/ SEPTEMBER

• We need help spreading the word / flyering / putting up posters / sharing the news via local networks
• Participants in Paulina and Pat’s workshop, Andy’s workshop,
  Jess l Cynthia’s plant making
• If anyone would like to help in the workshops with Avenues Octavia let us know!

VOLUNTEER ON THE WEEK END OF THE CANAL PROCESSION (27TH -28T”)

• Learn and get a good understanding of Gerry and his work
• We need marshals on the day helping direct the crowds
• Help setting up the artworks / liaising with artists
• Giving tours of Gerry’s garden
• Having a stunning time at the parade…
• Taking interviews and sort films of people on the parade / asking them what they think / helping document…

Main Duties

AUGUST/ SEPTEMBER

• We need help spreading the word / flyering / putting up posters / sharing the news via local networks
• Participants in Paulina and Pat’s workshop, Andy’s workshop,
  Jess l Cynthia’s plant making
• If anyone would like to help in the workshops with Avenues Octavia let us know!

VOLUNTEER ON THE WEEK END OF THE CANAL PROCESSION (27TH -28T”)

• Learn and get a good understanding of Gerry and his work
• We need marshals on the day helping direct the crowds
• Help setting up the artworks / liaising with artists
• Giving tours of Gerry’s garden
• Having a stunning time at the parade…
• Taking interviews and sort films of people on the parade / asking them what they think / helping document…

What will the volunteering role offer the student and what will they learn while they are with you?

While volunteering with us, students can expect to:

• Develop event coordination and logistics skills by assisting with artist liaison, crowd support, and performance schedules.
• Gain insight into producing outdoor, site-specific performance art in an urban setting.
• Build experience in working with artists and creative teams, gaining exposure to diverse artistic practices.
• Strengthen communication and teamwork in a fast-paced, creative environment.
• Understand the behind-the-scenes workings of a public-facing cultural project, including health & safety, accessibility, and audience engagement.

All volunteers will be briefed in advance, supported by a dedicated team during the event, and welcomed into a collaborative and inclusive environment. This is a chance to be part of a joyful and unconventional arts experience while building valuable creative industry skills.