Volunteer Museum Assistant

We are seeking to recruit a team of volunteer gallery assistants to support visitors with access to our forthcoming exhibition - Clangers, Bagpuss & Co.

Please see the below links to the web information on the exhibition and related summer party.

http://www.bradfordmuseums.org/whats-on/clangers-bagpuss-co

http://www.bradfordmuseums.org/whats-on/clangers-bagpuss-co-summer-party-2018-08-05

This exhibition will run from Sat 4 August - Sun 7 October 2018

Responsibilites

• maintain the interactives throughout the day eg. tidy gallery interactives, toy, books etc.
• be available to assist and direct visitors in the gallery and answer questions as appropriate
• ensure proper behaviour in the gallery to maintain a warm, fun, welcoming atmosphere for all our visitors and their children.

Training

You will receive an induction necessary to the role including full health and safety. All short-listed applicants will be required to attend a short, informal interview.

Please get in touch if you are:

• are interested in supporting families and children
• feel comfortable coming into contact with and communicating with members of the public and specifically parents and carers
• have good interpersonal skills
• can follow instructions and safety procedures
• are keen to learn
• work well with others in a team
• are reliable, trustworthy and punctual
• are willing to abide by the Council's code of conduct for volunteers and staff
• are resident in the UK or in possession of a suitable visa for study or work

 How to apply:

A Volunteer Code and Policy can be obtained by ringing the gallery on 01274 431212 and will be available at the inerview as well.

Please send your registered interest to:

Sonja Kielty

Curator Exhibitions

Cartwright Hall Art Gallery

Lister Park

Bradford

BD9 4NS

Or email: [email protected]

To discuss further please call Sonja Kielty, Curator Exhibtions, T: 01274 436027

By Monday 16 July 2018 at the latest.

Apply now