Stewards and Exhibition Invigilators for The Island Open Studios 2024

Bristol SU Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant arts community as a volunteer for the Annual Open Studios Weekend! This exciting opportunity allows you to engage with artists, assist in event hospitality, and contribute to a welcoming atmosphere for visitors. You'll gain hands-on experience while helping to create a memorable event for all attendees. By volunteering, you’ll not only develop new skills but also make a meaningful impact in the arts community. Perfect for those looking to immerse themselves in a creative environment and connect with fellow art enthusiasts!

Qualifications

• Experience in event hospitality is a plus.
• Ability to engage with diverse groups of people.

Responsibilities

• Assist with event hospitality by serving drinks and snacks.
• Guide visitors and ensure smooth operations during the event.
• Collect visitor feedback to improve future events.

Skills

Event Hospitality

Crowd Management

Visitor Engagement

Feedback Collection

Job description

We are looking for Volunteers to support us with our Annual Open Studios Weekend which launches on Thursday 10th October to Sunday 13th October. We need volunteers to support us with the following:

Volunteer Roles

1. Preview Night Assistance: Help us kick off our event in style by serving drinks and nibbles to studio holders and invited guests, including key funders. This is a fantastic opportunity to network with our grassroots artists and gain hands-on experience in event hospitality.
2. Stewarding for Island Open Studios Weekend: Be the face of our event by acting as a steward. You'll guide visitors, ensure smooth operations, and assist with crowd management. Your role will help us create a welcoming and organised atmosphere for all attendees.
3. Visitor Counting and Feedback Collection: Help us improve our events by counting the number of people coming in and out and gathering valuable feedback from visitors. Your input will directly impact future events and help us enhance the visitor experience.
4. Exhibition Invigilation: Ensure the security and smooth running of our Island Studio Holders Exhibition. As an invigilator, you'll monitor the exhibition space, interact with visitors, and assist with any inquiries, providing a professional yet friendly presence.

Ideally you will be able to volunteer with us over the whole of the Open Studios period. By volunteering with us, you'll gain invaluable experience working over our fun and fabulous Open Studio weekend, develop new skills, and have the chance to engage with a diverse group of artists and art enthusiasts. Plus, you'll be making a meaningful contribution to our arts community.

About Artspace Lifespace

Artspace Lifespace is a Registered Charity (No: 1168150) that recycles vacant, under-used and problem properties into thriving creative resources. We work in partnership with artists, building owners, property developers, local communities and organisations to secure and recycle interesting, unusual and often difficult buildings as vibrant multi-use art venues. We also act as an advisory body for artists and groups interested in taking on empty properties and turning them into creative hubs.