Study Gallery Volunteer
Richmond Arts Service and Orleans House Gallery
Can you help us build community through creativity? The Study Gallery, built as part of the Gallery’s restoration in 2018, contains a display of almost 100 collection works, allowing visitors to actively engage with the Borough Collection through this interactive exhibition space. Volunteers help increase access to and awareness of the Borough Collection and share the story of the site and local area to visitors.
The Study Gallery, built as part of the Gallery’s restoration in 2018, contains a display of almost 100 collection works, allowing visitors to actively engage with the Borough Collection through this interactive exhibition space. Volunteers help increase access to and awareness of the Borough Collection and share the story of the site and local area to visitors. Tasks and Responsibilities - Welcoming and engaging visitors in a friendly manner - Introducing visitors to the room and providing information about the Richmond Borough Art Collection and the gallery’s history - Supervising the Study Gallery, ensuring the safety and security of the public and artwork - Contributing to ongoing research of the history of the local area and the programme - Assisting researchers and visitors to access the collection both digitally and physically - Representing the Gallery and Richmond Arts Service
Administration,Art & Design,Community Work,IT, Technology & Websites
Language Skills, Reading & Writing, Research, People Skills
Desirable qualities and experience - Enthusiasm for meeting and engaging with people - Interest for contemporary and classical art, history and/or heritage, especially of Richmond borough - Able to answer enquiries in a friendly and helpful manner - Willingness to learn - Enjoys being part of a team - Ability to complete tasks independently
Training and Support We will provide training and an induction which covers all aspects of the role. On-going support and supervision will be provided by staff throughout your time with us. Additionally, there are regular training sessions to supplement and further your initial training, as well as a varied programme of volunteer events and activities to join in, meet people and learn something new!
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Orleans House Gallery Orleans Road Twickenham
Train and London Underground St Margarets, Twickenham and Richmond can be easily reached with direct trains from Waterloo. Buses From Richmond: 33, 490, H22, R68, R70. From Twickenham: 33, 490, H22, R68, R70 Walking The gallery is just a short walk from St Margarets train station. There are also footpath routes available for visitors who are walking. Cars Limited free car parking space is available within the grounds. Vehicle access via Orleans Road only. For navigation devices please use Orleans Road and continue along turning into Riverside. There is no vehicle access via Lebanon Park Road. Coach drop off is at Richmond Road/Marble Hill House Car Park.
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