Gallery Assistant Volunteer

Gallery Assistant Volunteer

Richmond Arts Service & Orleans House Gallery Closing date: Tue, 01 Dec 2026

Artform: Visual arts
Role: Creative
Contract: Temporary
London

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

Based in either our Main Gallery or Stables Gallery, the role is integral in providing a high-quality visitor experience by bringing our gallery spaces to life by welcoming and engaging visitors, as well as sharing your passion and the stories of our exhibitions.

Job Description

Based in either our Main Gallery or Stables Gallery, the role is integral in providing a high-quality visitor experience by bringing our gallery spaces to life by welcoming and engaging visitors, as well as sharing your passion and the stories of our exhibitions.

We ask for a three month commitment to this role.

Job Requirements

Desirable qualities and experience

Enthusiasm for meeting and engaging with people and sharing information
Interest for contemporary art, history and/or heritage
Able to answer enquiries in a friendly and helpful manner
Willingness to learn
Enjoys being part of a team
Ability to complete tasks independently
Good time keeping

Job Responsibilities

Tasks and Responsibilities

Welcoming and engaging visitors in a warm and friendly manner
Interpreting our gallery spaces, exhibition content, the Richmond Borough Art Collection and the gallery's history for all ages and abilities
Being a visible presence in our galleries, ensuring everyone's safety and the security of our exhibitions
Guiding visitors around the gallery and wider site
Monitoring visitor numbers and contributing to evaluation initiatives
Representing the Gallery and Richmond Arts Service
What we hope you will get from the role

The opportunity to engage with people and communities from the local area, West London and beyond
Opportunity to develop interpersonal and communication skills
An insight into the day-to-day running of a contemporary art gallery and museum crossing a range of sectors
Opportunities to engage with artists and learn about their practice
An understanding of the breadth of arts activity offered by Richmond Arts Service

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Gallery Assistant Volunteer
  • Salary: Unpaid
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Visual arts
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Temporary
  • Closing date: Tue, 01 Dec 2026
  • Location:
    London
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Job: Gallery Assistant Volunteer

Job: Gallery Assistant Volunteer

Organisation: Richmond Arts Service & Orleans House Gallery

Postcode: TW1 3BL

How to Apply

Please complete our application form through our website. Deadline is 12pm on Tuesday 1 December.