VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Docent Progam
A challenging and dynamic six-month training program prepares volunteer docents to lead school tours through the exhibitions. If you enjoy talking about art and working with young people, have an open mind and can make a two-year commitment, this program may be for you.

Commitment:
2 years
• Training:   Tuesday’s 12:30–3pm
• Shifts:        Monday–Friday, 8:45-11:45am or 12–3pm

We are not currently accepting applications for Docents. Click here to fill in the Docent Application Form.

Tour Liaison/ Workshop Assistant
Tour Liaisons welcome school groups and prepare them for their visit to the Gallery as well as assist during art-making workshops for students. Tour Liaison/Workshop Assistant shifts are three hours long on weekday mornings and afternoons.

Commitment:
6 months
• Term 1:   January–June    or    Term 2:   September–December
• Shifts:     Monday–Friday, 8:45-11:45am or 12–3pm

We are currently accepting applications for Tour Liasons. Click here to fill in the School Programs Application Form.

Art Agent Volunteers
Every Saturday Art Agent Volunteers work together with the Art Agents to facilitate children’s early encounters with art. Bold, whimsical and funny volunteers are needed!

Commitment:
6 months
• Term 1:   January–June    or    Term 2:   July–December
• Shifts:     Saturday, 11am–4:30pm

We are are currently accepting applications for Art Agents. Click here to fill in the Childrens and Family Programs Application Form

The Making Place Volunteers
The Making Place features both collaborative and independent art activities. Program instruction includes materials and instruction for all kinds of art making.

Commitment:
3 months flexible schedule
• Shifts:     Second and Fourth Sunday, 11am–4:30pm

We are are currently accepting applications for The Making Place. Click here to fill in the Childrens and Family Programs Application Form

Family FUSE Weekend Volunteers
Expect the unexpected and consider the absurd as artists, dancers, musicians, filmmakers and other creative artists lead workshops, performances, tours and activities proving that there are no limits to the imagination.

Commitment:
4 months
• Family FUSE Weekend runs 3 times a year
• Shifts:     Saturday & Sunday, 9:30am–5pm

We are currently accepting applications for Family FUSE Weekend. Click here to fill in the Family FUSE Weekend Application Form

Ambassador Program
Gallery Ambassadors work in our lobby greeting and orienting visitors on exhibitions and programs, and also special events such as Opening Receptions and FUSE.

Commitment:
1 year
• January–December
• Shifts:     Saturday–Sunday, times TBD

We are are currently accepting applications for the Ambassador Program. Click here to fill in the School Programs Application Form

Concert Liaison
Volunteers greet and direct the public to noon-hour concert series scheduled on select Fridays.

Commitment:
1 year
• January–December
• Shifts:     Friday, 11:30am–1:10pm

We are not currently accepting applications for Concert Liaison. Click here to fill in the School Programs Application Form

Gallery Store / Art Rentals & Sales
Volunteers in the Gallery Store help organize the display of new products, assist visitors and support the retail sales staff.

Commitment:
6 months
• Term 1:   January–June    or    Term 2:   July–December
• Shifts:     Saturday–Sunday, times TBD

We are are currently accepting applications for Gallery Store/Art Rentals & Sales. Click here to fill in the School Programs Application Form

Administrative Opportunities
Volunteers also work in our Library and in the Marketing, Development, Registration.

Commitment:
6 months
• Term 1:   January–June    or    Term 2:   July–December
• Shifts:     Saturday–Sunday, Gallery hours

We are not currently accepting applications for Administrative Opportunities. Click here to fill in the School Programs Application Form

Special Events Volunteers
The Vancouver Art Gallery hosts a multitude of events thought the year.

Commitment:
1 Year
• January–December
• Shifts:     Saturday–Sunday, times TBD

We are are currently accepting applications for Special Events Volunteers. Click here to fill in the Event Volunteer Application Form

Contact

Sherry Stewart, Volunteer Coordinator
SherryS@vanartgallery.bc.ca or
604.662.4700, Ext. 2506.

(Note: In order to obtain a login and password for the Volunteer Website, you will need to complete the application process first.)

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at The Vancouver Art Gallery.