Attenborough Arts Centre at the University of Leicester is seeking volunteer Gallery Assistants.

Time commitment

The gallery is open Monday – Friday 12–5pm and volunteers typically do 1.5 hours at various points in the day, working on a rota basis.

Rotas are compiled one month in advance and volunteers request which days/times they would like to come in. Volunteers are required to do a minimum of one shift per month to ensure their training and knowledge is kept up-to-date.  

What’s involved?

• Familiarising yourself with the layout of the centre and exhibition content to give a high standard of customer service.
• Engaging customers with the exhibition, talking to them about the artist, the work on show and the events the centre has connected to the current exhibition.
• Invigilating the exhibition, ensure all artwork is in place at the start and end of the day and that customers are mindful around any fragile or unglazed work.
• Follow the ‘Volunteer Agreement’.

This role will suit you if you are:

• Creative and would like to meet and work with like-minded people.
• Looking to do something different in a venue that is fully inclusive and can teach you new skills, including increasing your knowledge of contemporary art and working in a gallery setting.
• Available at least once a month.

By getting involved you could:

• Join a fun and dedicated team and make new friends, enjoying new experiences.
• Use your spare time in a rewarding way, giving time back to a venue that offers a range of outreach opportunities in the community.
• Improve your CV and communication skills.

If you're interested in getting involved, please email [email protected]