g39 aims to provide an excellent visitor experience for people coming to the gallery for work or recreation. We are a friendly and inclusive organisation and we do what we can to engage with and respond to the needs of our immediate and wider community. This volunteer role therefore is a highly important aspect of our audience engagement.

The Front of House volunteers Support g39 in making the gallery a welcoming place for visitors, artists, staff and other volunteers.

The key tasks include:

• Greeting visitors.
• Fielding visitor enquiries.
• Invigilation of the exhibition.
• Ensuring that visitor information is available.
• Helping to keep the kitchen / reception area tidy.
• Ensuring supplies are replenished including tea, coffee, and cleaning products.
• Communicating with staff to ensure smooth running of the front of house area.

Who is this role?

If you are friendly, adaptable person with excellent interpersonal abilities this role could be ideal for you. We are also looking for volunteers who are reliable and have particular interest in developing an understanding of how an artist-led contemporary art gallery operates

This role would particularly suit someone who is studying or has studied an art subject or who has an interest in art, but this is not essential.

Benefits of getting involved

Becoming involved with the gallery through this role will bring you in contact with staff, other artists, the g39 community & Warp networks. It provides easy access to the Warp Resource and Library space and could help increase your awareness of what’s going on in the g39 and Warp programmes as well as in other arts venues and projects around Cardiff.

Frequency & regularity of opportunities:

During exhibition seasons we need Front of House cover 4 days per week Wednesday – Saturday. We usually have 3 exhibition seasons per year, which typically run for around 10 weeks. You can opt to work anything from half a day, a full day or several days in any week. 

THE FEDERATION OF BRITISH ARTISTS is seeking a new trustee with financial acumen

The Federation of British Artists is looking for an experienced, chartered accountant to lead and advise the Board of Trustees on the financial health of the organisation.  The individual will be expected to attend and report at x4 Board meetings pa plus x4 Finance and Budget meetings and additional meetings as required especially with the CEO and the Director of Finance and Operations.

The Federation of British Artists (the FBA) is the national centre for contemporary, figurative art, with administration offices and a large, contemporary gallery space located on The Mall in central London.  Established in 1961, the FBA provides administration, technical and marketing services, together with gallery resources for the Federation’s nine Member Societies and their annual exhibitions.  The art societies are as follows:

The Royal Society of British Artists

The Royal Society of Portrait Painters

The Royal Institute of Oil Painters

The Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours

The Royal Society of Marine Artists

The New English Art Club

The Pastel Society

The Society of Wildlife Artists

The Hesketh Hubbard Life Drawing Class

The FBA earns a large and growing share of its income (c.60%) from other activities, including hosting the exhibitions of other visiting solo artist and group shows, art fairs and events that select Mall Galleries as their exhibitions or events venue of choice. The FBA operates a trading company (Mall Galleries Trading Ltd) for its non-charitable trading activities.  The charity delivers public benefit through its commitment to offer an active and inclusive programme of arts education to diverse audiences. 

The FBA has a board of 14 Trustees (the present chairman is Jonathan Glasspool).  Each of the art societies which comprise the FBA are represented on the Board.  There are up to six independent trustees.  The staffing consists of a team of twenty full-time or part-time professionals.  A further team of part-time Gallery Technicians undertakes picture handling and technical responsibilities.  There are x3 sub committees to the board.   The current turnover of the organisation is £1.8 million.

A new Chief Executive was appointed in 2019 to lead the organisation into the 2020’s and a new Director of Finance and Operations in December 2019.  The five year ambitions 2020-25 will focus on the living, figurative artists who are members of the FBA through the independent art societies.  The FBA’s aim is to serve these artists by positioning them and their work through wider public engagement and sales. 

To support these initiatives and to ensure a healthy future for the FBA, the Board seeks a new trustee who will lead on the financial and operational health of the organisation.

A trustee is expected to attend x4 Board meetings pa and be a member of the Finance and Budget Committee (x4 meetings pa) and mentor or advise the staff as and when required.

Trustee specification – Finance role

You will be a qualified accountant with substantial experience of delivering high quality financial services and have an understanding or experience in managing operational functions for a public facing organisation.

If you are interested in this role, please respond to Clare O’Brien, Chief Executive Officer, Federation of British Artists, by email by 31st May 2020.

17 Carlton House Terrace. LONDON SW1Y 5AH

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join Winterbourne Medieval Barn Trust as enters a new phase. Follwing  a successful £1.8M refurbishment programme this iconic site is about to reopen as a Rural Craft and Heritage Centre. We need an experienced  Company Secretary to help us shape our future.We are both a Registered Charity and a Company Limited by Guarantee.

 This role would suit someone who has an interest in heritage and preserving historic buildings.

The key responsibilities are:

o To ensure that the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.

o To ensure that the organisation pursues its objects as defined in its governing document

 o To ensure the organisation applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects

o To contribute actively to the Board of Trustees' role in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets

 o To safeguard the good name and values of the organisation

o To ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation

o To protect and manage the property of the charity

o To manage the Board of Trustees and ensure that meetings are held in a timely and efficient manner

Much of the role can be carried out remotely but ability to attend up to 8 meetings a year in Winterbourne Bristol would be an advantage

Heart of Newhaven  is a charity in Newhaven Edinburgh. We are in the process of making an application to the City of Edinburgh Council for the Community Asset Transfer of Victoria Primary School for the benefit of the local community.

We are seeking an enthusiastice individual to help with our communication needs.

You would:

• Develop and implement an integrated strategic marketing and communications plan to advance brand identity of the organisation.

• Broaden awareness of our charity’s values and priorities; and increase its visibility across a wider audience.

Hampshire Cultural Trust

Trustee – Heritage

Unremunerated

We are working in partnership with Hampshire Cultural Trust (HCT) which is an independent charity, established in 2014, to promote Hampshire as a county that offers outstanding cultural experiences to both its residents and visitors.  HCT manage and support 26 attractions across the county, which include museums, galleries and arts centres.

HCT also run a huge variety of workshops, classes, events and projects for all ages, in schools and in communities, with particular emphasis on reaching people who are vulnerable or disadvantaged and would not normally be able to access arts and culture. In addition, HCT care for 2.5 million objects that relate to Hampshire’s rich and internationally important cultural heritage.

The charity is now seeking to appoint a high calibre Trustee to join the Board to ensure the charity carries out its charitable purpose for the public benefit and to be an integral part of the development of the strategic direction and goals of the Trust. You will have an opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives through providing direction and support to the team of over 100 employees and 400 volunteers.

Ideally, the new Trustee will bring a background in heritage, museums and collections.  You will demonstrate passion and enthusiasm for culture, a collegiate working style and a strong appreciation of the Trust’s charitable purpose. 

If you have the capacity and expertise to sustain and deliver vibrant and diverse cultural programmes and initiatives across Hampshire, we would like to hear from you.  Please e-mail your CV and Supporting Statement quoting our reference JO1740.

For more information, or a confidential discussion, please call Jenny Warner, Director of Charisma Charity Recruitment.

Closing date for applications – 29 March 2020

1st Interview Dates – w/c 27 April 2020

2nd Interview Dates – w/c 11 May 2020

Become a Tri Maker on the 6 and 7 June 2020

Would you like to contribute to the success of the country's most prestigious triathlon event and gain some invaluable experience along the way? Then volunteer at the AJ Bell World Triathlon Leeds and become a Tri Maker.

Volunteers are needed on Friday 5th June to help with the final event set up and school activities and on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th June to assist with event delivery. There are a variety of volunteer roles available including supporting the athletes on the course, working in registration, swim start, transition, wayfinding and more. The majority of volunteering opportunities will require an early start, as competitors start racing from 7.00am on both days. Roles will be based in Leeds City Centre and at Roundhay Park. Roles and shifts will be allocated in March 2020.

Why Volunteer?

• Free t-shirt
• Refreshments
• Great CPD opportunity
• Be part of the most prestigious triathlon in Great Britain
• A huge thank you from the organising team and those taking part

Volunteer with us and be part of an amazing day out at SE London’s hidden gem!  Whether you can spare a day a week or just 2 hours a month, we need Volunteer Visitor Assistants with great customer service skills who can help create a first class visitor experience.  We particularly need people who are available on a Sunday which is our busiest day of the week.

Severndroog Castle is an 18th Century Grade 2* listed folly tower set in ancient woodlands on Shooters Hill in South East London.  An urban oasis, the castle was built in 1784 by Lady James of Eltham as a memorial to her husband, Sir William James.  The castle consists of two rooms and a roof-top viewing platform.  Closed to the public in 1988, it re-opened in July 2014 to offer visitors a unique experience that includes breath-taking views across London and the surrounding counties.  

As a Volunteer Visitor Assistant, you can be part of this experience by ensuring all visitors receive a warm, friendly and informed welcome. Duties are varied and include:

• Greeting visitors on arrival and issuing tickets
• Providing information about the history of the castle and its restoration
• Overseeing visitors on the viewing platform where you will be pointing out significant landmarks

In return we will offer you the chance to:

• Be part of a friendly and dedicated team
• Meet people from all walks of life
• Develop your communication skills
• Enjoy new experiences
• Engage with local heritage
• Enjoy stunning views across London and the surrounding counties

Training will include induction, shadowing and on the job training.

The organisation is largely volunteer run so your contribution, no matter how big or small, is invaluable. 

We currently have exciting volunteering opportunities at Hollycombe Working Steam Museum. Whatever your skills or experience we would love to hear from you to discuss ways you could get involved. 

Volunteering with us is a great way to broaden your skills and make friends in a very unique setting. 

There's is plenty going on behind the scenes and our volunteers are busy all year round. Get in touch today to find out how you can become part of the fabric of Hollycombe.

CV's welcomed but not compulsory.

East Grinstead Museum are looking for an organised Board Secretary to arrange and co-ordinate their meetings.

An interesting and vital role supporting the Chair and Trustees who are responsible for developing the future strategy of the Museum as well as overseeing the day to day finance and operations.

The role can be worked from home, with visits to the museum to attend meetings

The main responsibility is to arrange and attend the six meetings of the Museum Board held each year:

• Arranging annual programme for Board meetings (currently 6 per year), and occasional General/Extraordinary meetings
• Liaising with the Chair on the agenda for Board meetings
• Collating and circulating papers for meetings
• Taking minutes of meetings
• Monitoring progress of follow up actions
• Maintaining Board calendar/diary of events

Role Requirements

• Some experience of Board/minute taking is desirable. 
• Able to use your own initiative and willing to work on an individual basis as and when required.
• Experience of using computers

Lichfield Garrick Theatre seeks a highly motivated, well connected and locally based arts lover and head of business to lead the Charity and board of trustees.  The theatre is a thriving, vibrant cultural hub at the heart of Lichfield, it attracts patrons from well beyond the local area as well as some of the top performers touring the UK.  Its community and education work is building loyal and enthusiastic audiences, participants and practitioners.

As a leader of a modern board of trustees, the chair will need to be comfortable running meetings, ensuring that the trustees are fulfilling their duties within Charities Commission guidelines, taking responsibility for actions decided upon in board meetings and being a visible and vocal advocate for the theatre.  The chair should be comfortable taking an active role in fundraising and influencing for the theatre.

The Board of Trustees needs to fulfil the modern-day requirements of an arts organisation, steering the charity, whilst providing access to philanthropic givers, influencing local stakeholders and offering specialist expertise when the business requires.  The chair should be based locally, knowledgeable about the city and its infrastructure and enthusiastic about the role the theatre and the arts play in society. The chair should be skilled in running meetings to ensure that all trustees are able to input their views and experience.  As volunteers, our trustees aim to support the theatre’s development by bringing their time and experience; it is hoped that our chair would be in a position to lead by example and that his/her enthusiasm and passion for the arts would help to guide the trustees’ decision making.

The statutory duties of a trustee

• To ensure that the Theatre pursues its objects as defined in its governing document

• To ensure the Theatre uses its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects: the charity must not spend money on activities which are not included in its own objects, no matter how worthwhile or charitable those activities may seem

• To ensure that the Theatre complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations

• To contribute actively to the board of trustees’ role in giving firm strategic direction to the Theatre, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agree targets

• To safeguard the good name and values of the Theatre

• To ensure the effective and efficient administration of the Theatre

• To ensure the financial stability of the Theatre

• To protect and manage the property of the Theatre and to ensure the proper investment of the Theatre’s funds

• If the Theatre employs staff, to appoint the Executive Director and monitor his/her performance

Other duties

In addition to the above statutory duties, each trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the board of trustees reach sound decisions.  This may involve:

• Leading discussions 

• Focusing on key issues

• Providing guidance on new initiatives

• Other issues in which the trustee has special expertise

Chair person specification

• Commitment to the theatre

• Support a culture which ensures equality and fairness for all, an inclusive programme and ethos, and a trail-blazing artistic role within our community.

• Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort

• Strategic vision

• Good, independent judgement

• Ability to think creatively and a willingness to speak their mind

• Leading discussions in a manner which ensures that all trustees’ opinions are heard

• Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship

• Willingness to make and stand by collective decisions, including those which may be unpopular

• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team, building relationships with stakeholders including trustees, Garrick staff members, LDC and supporters

• Willingness to introduce supporters/donors to the theatre

• A wide range of contacts within Lichfield and local area

Lichfield Garrick Theatre Values 

The theatre has espoused five values: community, communication, creativity, integrity and excellence as its guiding principles.  The following actions are the trustees’ commitment to our values.  Our values are not ordered in any order of merit or importance and thus are alphabetical below.

Community – 

Be prepared to:

 Commit to all meetings wherever possible in line with personal and other work commitments and, when not able to attend, give ample notice and, both prior and after the meeting, make an effort to bring yourself personally up to date.

 Commit to getting to know other Trustees personally and develop positive and personal relationships, supporting them where possible.

 Commit to getting to know the Garrick team and develop positive relationships, supporting them where possible.

 Commit to personally understanding the Garrick customer and stakeholder community and understand their requirement from the Garrick offering.

 Trustees should actively promote and advocate for the theatre in their own communities.

 Communication -

 Listen to other Trustees’ views and ideas and be prepared to have personal thinking challenged.

 Cultivate positive, regular and supportive mutual communication with the Garrick team.

 Be prepared for meetings and offer ideas and interaction in relation to the agenda items discussed

 External communication to be consistent and agreed, supporting corporate messages.

 Creativity – 

 Not be afraid to use innovative thinking and be bold in decision making for the benefit of the Garrick’s sustainability.

 Enable the Garrick team to be bold and brave as they develop the vision for the Garrick’s future with the Board of Trustees.

 Suggest ideas and thoughts for innovation.

 Integrity-

 Be honest about thoughts, ideas and views in a positive and productive manner.

 Demonstrate positive ethics and behaviour that facilitates inclusive interaction with others.

 Be responsible when making decisions, always making them for the good of the Garrick, the team and the customer population.

 Show decency and fairness to all.

 Promote unity within the Trustee team and the wider Garrick, encouraging togetherness and solid team work.

 Trustees should balance the risk and reward of existing and innovative initiatives.

 Listen and report back to the senior management team on community comment and feedback.

 Excellence -

 Challenge our thinking and activity so that we are always striving to improve.

 Use our personal skill set to support each other as best we can, bringing our expertise and knowledge to challenges particularly relating to our own field.

 Encourage a high performing culture supporting continual personal development. 

Job description

The Nave is the platform for the conscious creativity. We showcase artistic ideas that capture attention, ignite awareness and connect communities to make positive action.

We only focus on social change art dialogue some of our recent themes included - homelessness, sustainability, consumption and money.

We are a community of creatives working together to create positive change. We are looking for someone like minded to join us to help us with:

- Email Marketing

- Updating our database

- Managing the mailbox

- Developing Admins Systems

- Contacting artists

- Posting Ads

- Other Odd Jobs

You stand to gain:

• Experience working in the Arts
• Experience with a start up
• Collaborating within a dynamic artistic team to achieve a combined goal
• More content then you could shake a stick at
• Inspiring others to make positive change in the world.

The is entirely community run project so no one involved is being paid. Everyone within the community is working on their own project within the wider project and we are looking for someone who sees this experience in the same way, who wants to work for their own skill gain and purpose.

This rold will be based from home but we suggest one weekly F2F meeting to build team spirit.

Person we would love to join our community is:

• Proactive - You will be asked to work from home with adhoc meet ups at different venues therefore we need someone who can manage their own workload and be responsible in completing things without someone watching over them
• Creative - Has the ability to come up with new ideas.
• Organised - We have admin processes in place to help things run smoothly and we need someone who will be able to follow this.
• Loves Art in all forms
• Wants to make a positive change in the world.

Reporting to: Formal Learning Officer

Hours: Flexible

This volunteer role will be based within the Learning Team in the newly refurbished Gunnersbury Park Museum. Gunnersbury Park Museum is housed in a beautiful Regency mansion and serves the local boroughs of Ealing and Hounslow. The Learning team is comprised of the Formal Learning Officer, and three Learning Assistants. This team is responsible for delivering all aspects of Gunnersbury’s learning offer for schools and students. This includes delivering exciting, hands on indoor and outdoor education sessions focusing on history, science and art. Learning Volunteers are vital to ensuring that these sessions run smoothly and that the groups get the most out of their session. These volunteers are eager to help, good with multitasking, communicating and comfortable directing and speaking to large groups of children and adults. There is manual handling involved in this role, including helping carry and move tables, chairs and workshop equipment.

Please note that this role is voluntary and therefore unpaid, however Gunnersbury is happy to be able to offer travel reimbursement up to a value of £8 upon proof of purchase, for each volunteer shift attended.

Responsibilities Include:

• Helping groups explore our historic rooms and gallery spaces
• Assisting with group wayfinding, welcoming and movement around the museum
• Session set up and take down
• Supporting staff during sessions
• Helping supervise groups during lunch times
• Various admin tasks including collating feedback data

Person Specification

Essential Skills

• An enthusiastic and personable manner with all people
• Willingness to carry out physical tasks such as carrying tables and chairs for session set up
• Keen interest in social history and heritage
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated and able to carry out tasks independently as well as part of a team
• Experience working or volunteering with children of a range of ages and backgrounds
• Comfortable learning new skills and information

Desirable

• Enthusiasm for the history of Hounslow, Ealing and London
• A desire to gain a working understanding of how a heritage Learning team functions
• A degree or qualification, or working towards a degree or qualification, in a relevant field

Terms and Conditions

• Full training will be provided for all volunteers
• This role is voluntary and unpaid. However, Gunnersbury CiC does offer travel reimbursement within London up to a limit of £8 per day with proof of purchase
• Applicants must be over the age of 18
• Applicants must give the Formal Learning Officer as much notice as possible if they want to change or are unable to attend a shift

To apply please send a completed Application Form -which can be found on our website- or your CV and a short covering letter either to the email address provided or via post to Volunteer & Visitor Experience Manager, Gunnersbury Park Museum, Gunnersbury Park, Popes Lane, London, W5 4NH.

Please supply contact details of 2 referees. These may be contacted as part of your application process.

If your application is successful, after submission the Visitor Experience Manager will contact you to arrange an informal interview. During this session, you will be shown around the site and asked a few simple questions to gauge your suitability for the role.

Reporting to: Head Gardener

Hours: Days and hours are flexible, but ideally on a weekly basis.

This volunteer role will be based within the Parks team in the historic walled community garden. Gunnersbury Park is a beautiful 170+ acre site that is home to a wide collection of local, heritage and exotic plants and trees. The Community Kitchen Garden is situated within one of the original walled gardens that once provided Gunnersbury’s occupants with edible produce and cut flowers. Volunteers have been developing the site since 2012 and are essential to maintaining the garden as an invaluable resource for our Learning programme. Volunteers will have an exciting opportunity to meet new people, learn new gardening skills and to help grow the historically themed Stone Age and Dig for Victory gardens in a really hands-on capacity. This is a lovely opportunity to connect with nature in a chemical free environment, with the support of our highly skilled Head Gardener.

This role is very hands on and may involve manual labour (e.g turning over soil, planting etc). This is optional, please make us aware in your application process if you would prefer not to, so that we can adjust your tasks accordingly. This role will also involve spending time in all weather and temperatures as you will be based outside.

Please note that this role is voluntary and therefore unpaid, however Gunnersbury CiC is happy to be able to offer travel reimbursement up to a value of £8 upon proof of purchase, for each volunteer shift attended.

Responsibilities Include:

• Seasonal tasks, such as seeding, planting bulbs etc
• Independently working from garden plans
• Monitoring health of plants
• Maintaining the appearance and tidiness of the garden
• Assisting implement new garden plans and designs

Person Specification

Desirable Skills

• Enthusiastic and reliable
• Happy working with a diverse range of people with different abilities
• Interest in or knowledge of horticulture – preferably experience growing vegetables from seed
• Comfortable using a wide range of garden hand tools
• Keen to spend time outdoors in a hands on role
• Self-motivated and able to carry out tasks independently as well as part of a team
• Understanding of Health and Safety in a public, outdoor setting
• Comfortable learning new skills and information

Terms and Conditions

• Full training will be provided for all volunteers
• This role is voluntary and unpaid. However, Gunnersbury CiC does offer travel reimbursement within London up to a limit of £8 per day with proof of purchase
• Applicants must be over the age of 18
• Applicants must try to commit to one shift a week and to give the Head Gardener notice if they are unable to attend a shift if possible

To apply please send a completed Application Form - which can be found on our website - via email to the email provided or post to Volunteer & Visitor Experience Officer, Gunnersbury Park Museum, Gunnersbury Park, Popes Lane, London, W5 4NH

Please supply contact details of 2 referees. These may be contacted during the application process. If your application is successful, the Volunteer & Visitor Experience Officer will contact you to arrange an informal interview. During this session, you will be shown around the site and asked a few simple questions to gauge your suitability for the role.

Reporting to: Head of Operations & Commercial

Hours: Morning (09:45 – 13:15) and/or an afternoon shift (13:00 – 16:00), ideally once a week. Monday to Friday, days are flexible.

This volunteer role will be based within the Operations Team in Gunnersbury’s newly refurbished local history Museum. Gunnersbury Park Museum is housed in a beautiful Regency mansion and serves the local boroughs of Ealing and Hounslow. The mansion has recently been refurbished through a major project supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund; the task of this volunteer role will be to continue the conservation work carried out, ensuring the building is maintained to stay in good condition and supporting the wider team with logistical support.

Please note that this role is voluntary and therefore unpaid, however Gunnersbury is happy to be able to offer travel reimbursement up to a value of £8 upon proof of purchase, for each volunteer day attended.

Responsibilities Include:

• Carrying out repairs of minor fixtures and fittings
• Redecoration of walls and doors
• Storage of historic architectural objects
• Historic building surveying
• Periodic testing and clearing leaf/moss build-up
• Champion Gunnersbury Park and Museum, as well as its events and activities

Person Specification

Essential Skills

• An enthusiastic and personable manner with all people
• Keen interest in old buildings
• Proven maintenance and DIY skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated and able to carry out tasks independently as well as part of a team
• Comfortable learning new skills and information

Desirable

• Enthusiasm for the history of the local area

Terms and Conditions

• Full training will be provided for all volunteers
• This role is voluntary and unpaid. However, Gunnersbury CiC does offer travel reimbursement within London up to a limit of £8 per day with proof of purchase
• Applicants must be over the age of 18
• Applicants must be able to commit to one shift a week (excepting holidays) and to give the Head of Operations & Commercial as much notice as possible if they want to change or are unable to attend a shift

To apply please send a completed Application Form - which can be found on our website - to the email addresse provided or via post to Visitor Experience Manager, Gunnersbury Park Museum, Gunnersbury Park, Popes Lane, London, W5 4NH.

If your application is successful, after submission the Head of Operations & Commercial will contact you to arrange an informal interview. During this session, you will be shown around the site and asked a few simple questions to gauge your suitability for the role.