Volunteering

Turner Exhibition Host

For Petworth House & Park

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Our Exhibition Hosts have a vital role to play in providing a quality, professional experience for our visitors, delivering a warm welcome, answering queries and looking after our exciting Turner's Vision at Petworth Exhibition.

For the first time in 20 years, a wide range of JMW Turner’s artistic studies of the extraordinary landscape at Petworth House and Park will be exhibited in the very place that inspired him. Visitors will be able to discover more about his methods, and the impact Petworth had on Britain’s most celebrated artist.

‘Turner’s Vision at Petworth’ will include oil paintings and works on paper on loan from Tate and several private lenders. This range of objects gives a fascinating insight into Turner’s artistic approach, his experiments with colour and use of materials. They tell the story of his connection with the Petworth landscape, and with George O’Brien Wyndham, 3rd Earl of Egremont (1751-1837) who collected many of his works. 

What you will do:

• Help in providing excellent visitor enjoyment by interacting with visitors in a friendly and courteous way and fielding general enquiries.
• Invigilate our Turner exhibition in the exhibition gallery.
• Provide security by monitoring visitor behavior and carrying a radio.
• Helping to protect interiors and collections from damage during open hours.
• Be proactive in delivering a high level of customer service throughout the exhibition.
• Becoming familiar with and then following the National Trust’s Health and Safety Policy at all times including the properties fire evacuation procedures.

Skills

This role will suit you if you are enthusiastic and friendly with an interest in art or Turner, and are confident with engaging with the public.

About Petworth House & Park

A ‘house of art’ overflowing with paintings and sculpture, a glimpse of domestic life in the historic Servants’ Quarters and Pleasure Grounds full of wildflowers and parkland where deer roam wild; with room to breathe and views to inspire the soul there is no better place for you to volunteer your time.

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
• No - Suitable for Under 18's
• Yes - Training provided
• Yes - Volunteer induction
• Yes - Volunteer Policy
• Yes - Volunteers covered by insurance
• Yes - Written role description

Availability

Flexible shifts (anything from an hour up!) available across 7 day coverage 10.30am - 4pm. Exhibition opens 21st June until 16th November The days and shifts that you do are completely up to you. Any help is welcomed!

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