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Falkirk Council
- VO98125
Being a gallery volunteer is an exciting opportunity to support the temporary exhibitions at Callendar House and share your passion for the arts. Volunteers are invited to help engage our visitors with our exhibitions.
Gallery volunteers will meet and greet visitors to our temporary exhibitions in Callendar House and provide informal tours or information about the artist and their work. The exhibition will provide an opportunity for visitors to see and on occasion purchase work of the highest standard.
As a volunteer you will add that extra spark to our exciting exhibitions programme and be part of a team that will contribute to enhancing our visitors’ experience at Callendar House.
What is involved?
•Interaction with visitors to the temporary exhibition spaces, providing information on the exhibition and the artists involved.
•Supervising work on display.
•Provide and share information about the exhibition, Callendar House and upcoming events/exhibitions.
What is in it for you?
•Skills development opportunities in teamwork, confidence building, and communication.
•Experience in a museum/visitor attraction/customer service environment.
•Opportunities to meet like-minded people.
•Opportunity to share your passion for art and craft.
•Your support will contribute to your local community cultural/museum services.
Experience required
Experience of presenting to/engaging with visitors/customers of all ages and able to adjust communication accordingly.
Ability to gauge visitor interest and engagement with the exhibition in order to balance the levels/depths of communication.
Happy to work within a team of volunteers and communicate with a wider team of staff at Callendar House.
Travel details
The Park Gallery and the 2nd floor galleries, Callendar House, Falkirk
Travel expenses
Travel expenses will be provided up to an amount of £5 per volunteer session.
Support
Training details
Training will be available to develop knowledge of the exhibition and standard practice for engaging with visitors. An introduction to Callendar House will provide health and safety awareness as well as radio etiquette. Communication skills for visitor attractions training will be available to attend.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
Availability
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Frequency & commitment
Must be able to commit to one 3.5 hour session per week. Callendar House is open every day except Tuesdays. Volunteer rota hours are: 11am -1.30pm 1.30pm - 4.30pm 11am - 4.30pm (Saturday/Sunday)
Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Gallery Volunteer with Falkirk Council
Your email address and phone number will only be used by the organisation/TSI you are contacting to discuss in more detail the opportunity you are enquiring about.
Your details and message will be sent to:
Gillian Smith, Falkirk Council
Gillian Smith, Falkirk Council
Email address: gillian.smith@falkirk.gov.uk
A copy will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in Falkirk:
Contact name: General Enquiries
Email address: info@cvsfalkirk.org.uk
Phone: 01324692000
Thank you for registering your interest in Gallery Volunteer with Falkirk Council.
Falkirk Council has been sent your details and message, they will respond to you at the email address you provided.
Something has gone wrong, please let us know about this issue at milosupport@scvo.scot quoting reference #VO98125.