Gallery Enhancer Volunteer: I AM ME

About the role:

• Assist the BMG team in the gallery.
• Engage and proactively approach visitors to gain feedback for evaluation purposes.
• Ensure proper behaviour in the gallery to maintain a warm, fun, welcoming atmosphere for all our visitors and their children.
• Assist in event setup.
• Providing information through maps/programmes and flyers.
• Answering any questions visitors may have.
• Providing accurate directions.
• Offer additional assistance and information as required.
• Be able to speak confidently about the brief for this project.
• Other opportunities as agreed.

What you will bring to the team:

• Be passionate about the BMG and its role in the City of Culture for 2025.
• Be physically able to lift, carry and clean event spaces.
• Enjoy working with people from all backgrounds.
• Great knowledge of the local area and facilities.
• Knowledge of additional and accessibility needs visitors may have.
• Be approachable and confident when speaking to people.
• Enjoy working as part of a team.
• Be reliable and able to follow instructions.

Our commitment to you:

• We will offer the essential training you need with opportunities to do additional training.
• We will value your time and appreciate at least one day a week, 11am to 3pm.
• You will receive agreed travel expenses, reimbursed within our guidelines, of up to £5 per day and a free hot drink in the Refreshment Room gallery café.
• You will receive supervision from the visitor services and volunteer teams who will ensure you enjoy your time with us, and you are given suitable tasks.