Art Foundation Volunteer: Gallery & Visitor Guide

The Goodwood Group; England; On-site; Full time

Job description

Gallery & Information Assistants

Volunteering at the Goodwood Art Foundation is a fun way to get involved and you will also have a chance to see lots of the Art too!

We are seeking individuals who are passionate about customer experience, enjoy meeting new people, and helping others. You will enjoy being part of a small team, keen to learn and share your knowledge and have time to commit regularly to the being part of the Art Foundation.

We are seeking a number of individuals to join us in volunteering for Gallery Assistants and Information Assistants. These roles will be a blend of indoor and outdoor working, so please do specify if you have a preference.

Gallery Assistants

The Gallery Assistants play an important role in the overall experience of visiting the Art Foundation. You will be on hand to provide information on the artworks, landscape and the events programme.

We ask that specifically focus on delivering:

• A warm and friendly welcome to all visitors with the galleries and the landscape
• Keen to help by providing information to visitors and answering questions about the sculptures and installations on display.
• Being vigilant around the works on display to help prevent loss or damage to artworks
• Support visitors in making the most of their experience by providing further information of the grounds of the Art Foundation and the Café 24.
• Monitor the standards within the building and landscape and report any concerns to the Operations Manager
• If you observe any Health and Safety concerns, please raise these with the Operations Manager
• Provide visitor support for special events and performances
• Maintain good health and safety practices, liaising with the Operations Manager in an emergency.

Information Assistants

The information Assistants play an important role in the overall experience of visiting the Art Foundation. You will be on hand to provide support to visitors as they arrive, offering guidance, directions and answering any questions they may have in relation to the galleries or landscape.

We ask that specifically focus on delivering:

• Greeting visitors in a warm and friendly manner on arrival in the Car Park
• Offering guidance on accessible parking and to those who require Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) facilities
• Directing visitors to the main arrival area and The Gallery, points of interest and locations within the Goodwood Art Foundation
• Being vigilant around the works on display to help prevent loss or damage to artworks
• Monitor the standards within the landscape and report any concerns to the Operations Manager
• If you observe any Health and Safety concerns, please raise these with the Operations Manager
• Provide visitor support for special events and performances
• Maintain good health and safety practices, liaising with the Operations Manager in an emergency.

Volunteer Skills

We are looking for volunteers who have:

• Good Communicator, enjoy meeting people and being part of a team
• A Can-do Attitude: you are flexible and happy to go the extra mile to help visitors
• You understand the importance good customer service and understand what it takes to ensure that every visitor to the Goodwood Art Foundation has a positive experience.
• An interest in art and the environment
• Attention to detail; you know what good looks like
• Prepared to commit regular time to being a volunteer
• Be smart and presentable at all times

Benefits

In return for your time and commitment we are offering a joint membership to the Goodwood Art Foundation, 10% discount on all events, 10% discount in the gift shop and two complimentary tickets to one of the Goodwood Art Foundation events*.

• Subject to availability