Gallery Steward Volunteer

Main Duties

Volunteers provide support in a front of house role by:

• Welcoming visitors

• Providing information about the building, the exhibitions, and events

• Helping us run the exhibition shop

• Looking after the gallery spaces

• Ensuring the safety of visitors and exhibition objects

Skills and Experience Required

Benefits to volunteering with us:

• Training, work experience (visitor services, retail, and gallery experience) and 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 • The opportunity to make new friends and share your enthusiasm • The opportunity to become part of a supportive team and community • Access to curator tours

We provide training in:

• The history of the building
• The exhibitions
• Visitor services, including visitor management and providing an inclusive welcome
• The exhibition shop (optional)
• Using two-way radios (for building communications)
• Fire, and health & safety procedures

Experience:

• Working with diverse groups
• Working with the public
• Working in an art gallery setting
• Customer service
• Working as part of a diverse team