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Art Gallery Assistant

Art Gallery Assistant

Posted by Qube

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Weston Park’s Rose Paterson Art Gallery opened in 2009 following the conversion of the 18th Century Granary building with support from the then Heritage Lottery Fund (now NLHF). This beautiful space features monthly selling art exhibitions from contemporary artists around the country, as well as occasionally displaying a handful of historic paintings on loan to Weston Park from private collections, whilst the shop area helps us to sustain free access to the space. The Art Gallery plays an important role in supporting the charitable aims of the organisation, as all commission received from sold works goes towards providing materials for more than 6000 school children who visit Weston Park every year. We are looking for Volunteers to work within the Gallery, to assist visitors and sell works.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

To provide a warm and enthusiastic welcome to all visitors
To provide information about Weston Park, current and future exhibitions in the Gallery and the hire of the space
To assist customers choosing to buy pieces and to process sales
To make sure works are safe, responding calmly and professionally to any unexpected issues that may arise.
To be presentable and professional, dressing appropriately
To assist at Gallery private view events, welcoming guests and promoting the artists work
To be positive about all exhibitions irrespective of personal likes or dislikes

What skills do I need?

Good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability and willingness to learn about Weston Park and the exhibitions in the Art Gallery
Health and Safety aware
Excellent level of commitment

Desirable skills and interests:

An interest in contemporary art
Good sales skills

Posted for Weston Park Foundation

Posted by Qube

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Details

Certificate of public and employers liability that covers young people in all their activities with you
Child protection policy
Complaints Policy and procedures
Confidentiality Policy
DBS Policy for staff and volunteers
Diversity Policy
Equal Opportunities Policy
Ex-offenders Policy
Health and Safety Policy
Regular Risk assessments of the work environment
Safeguarding
Volunteer Task/Role description
Volunteering Policy & Agreements

When is this role available?

When: 12/12/2024 - 12/12/2030

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

HOURS OF INVOLVEMENT
The Gallery is open seven days a week. Duties are split into two sessions every day; 10:45 until 1:30 and 1:30 until 4pm. The amount of duties and days when a volunteer would like to work is flexible.

Location:

Weston-Under-Lizard
Near Snifnal
Shropshire
TF11 8LE

You will be redirected to the Qube website to express your interest.