Voluntary Action Arun & Chichester

Volunteering

Gallery Assistant Volunteer

For Pallant House Gallery

Register your Interest

Are you passionate about art and history? Do you enjoy engaging with visitors and ensuring they have an enriching experience? Join us as a Gallery Assistant Volunteer at Pallant House Gallery and become a vital part of our welcoming community.

As a Gallery Assistant Volunteer, you will play an essential role in creating a warm, friendly, and informative atmosphere for all visitors. You will help enhance their experience while supporting the work of the Pallant House Gallery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide information about exhibitions and gallery spaces.
  • Attend training sessions at the start of new exhibitions.
  • Represent the gallery as a Brand Ambassador.

What You’ll Gain As a valued volunteer, you will enjoy a range of benefits, including:

  • Free entry to Pallant House Gallery.
  • Collection highlights tour.
  • Access to the Art Reference Library.
  • Discounts on gallery events, the Pallant Bookshop, and Pallant Café.
  • Free seasonal Gallery Magazine.
  • Invitations to special social events.
  • Opportunity to qualify for Six free Gallery Admission tickets for friends and family each year.

Support & Training

  • Full induction and ongoing support from the Visitor Services Team.
  • Training in Safeguarding, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.

If you’re enthusiastic about the arts and enjoy engaging with people, we’d love to hear from you! Register your interest today and become a part of Pallant House Gallery’s vibrant volunteer team.

Skills

  • Greet and assist visitors, ensuring they feel welcome.
  • Monitor exhibition rooms to protect artwork and report any issues.

About Pallant House Gallery

A prestigious art gallery in the centre of Chichester, predominantly showing 20 Century Modern British art from 1900 to now with temporary exhibitions. We are a 'Collection of Collections' and require voluntary Gallery Assistants to invigilate in the exhibition spaces

Interests

  • Arts, Heritage and Entertainment

Activities

  • Advice and Information
  • Supporting Charities

Details

  • No - DBS check required
  • Yes - Equality and Diversity Policy
  • Yes - Expenses reimbursed
  • Yes - Health and Safety Policy
  • Yes - Is it fully accessible
  • Yes - Ongoing support
  • Yes - Suitable for physical or sensory impairment
  • Yes - Suitable for Under 18's
  • Yes - Volunteer induction
  • Yes - Volunteer Policy
  • Yes - Written role description

Availability

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning No No No No No Yes Yes
Afternoon No No No No No Yes Yes
Evening No No No No No No No

We are looking for volunteers who can commit to weekend shifts on a regular basis.

Location

9 North Pallant
Chichester
West Sussex
PO19 1TJ

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