Description
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers with or without previous experience in museums and galleries to help us provide an outstanding visitor experience and bring the National Portrait Gallery’s new building and collection to life.
We are committed to widening access to the sector to those in underrepresented groups and actively encourage applicants from ethnic minority backgrounds and people with disabilities to volunteer with us.
Duties
- Welcoming visitors to the National Portrait Gallery and contributing towards creating a friendly and accessible environment for all visitors, including school groups, families and young people.
- Providing guidance and insight to visitors for collections journeys.
- Acting as an information point to help visitors with wayfinding and orientation.
- Supporting the Visitor Experience talks and tours programme.
Who will the volunteers be working with?
Volunteers will be supervised by the Visitor Experience Volunteer Coordinator with support from the Visitor Experience Manager and the Visitor Experience team.
Training
Training and support, as well as a safe environment, to fulfil your role
Time commitment
Volunteers will be based onsite at the National Portrait Gallery. Ideally, we would like you to volunteer one day a week (Monday-Sunday) for either a morning or afternoon shift. We can offer flexibility, which we will discuss if you are invited to attend an informal interview.
Before applying, we ask that you are available to attend an induction session in June and can commit to a minimum of 6 sessions in the first 6 months.
Before applying, we ask that you are available to attend an induction session in June and can commit to a minimum of 6 sessions in the first 6 months.
Application deadline