Volunteers are Important Members of the Gallery Team
Are you interested in art and the Gallery's exhibitions? Do you like to work with people in a social learning environment? Join our friendly and dedicated team of Gallery Volunteers.
The Vancouver Art Gallery currently has limited volunteer positions available.
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION SESSION
We will be hosting Volunteer Information Sessions throughout the year. It is recommended that all new volunteers attend the Information Session. Please fill out a volunteer application form to be notified when our next Information Session will be hosted.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be at least 16 years old
- Must be able to make the minimum time commitment
- Must be fluent in English
- Must be eligible to volunteer in Canada
If you have any questions, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Sandra Manrique by email at smanrique@vanartgallery.bc.ca.
Volunteer Opportunities
School Programs
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: September–December or;
- Term 2: January–June
Shifts: Monday–Thursday, 9–11:45 AM or 11:45–3 PM
We are currently accepting applications for Tour Liaisons.
Family Programs
Family Programs
Our Family Programs staff will need a team of super keen volunteers. They will work with our education staff to facilitate the children’s early encounters with art. Bold, whimsical and funny volunteers are needed!
Commitment:
- 3 months flexible schedule
- Term 1: January–June
- Term 2: July–December
Shifts: Sundays, 11 AM–4:30 PM
Adult Programs
Ambassador Program
Gallery Ambassadors work in our lobby greeting and orienting visitors on exhibitions and programs and also special events.
Commitment:
- 6 months
- January–December
Shifts: Once per week
We ARE currently accepting applications for the Ambassador Program.
Concert Liaison
Volunteers greet and direct the public to our New Music at the Gallery concert series.
Commitment:
- 1 year
- January–December
Shifts: Friday, 11:30am–1:10pm
We ARE NOT currently accepting applications for Concert Liaison.
The Art Rentals & Sales Program
The Art Rental & Sales Program provides the applicant the opportunity to learn about local art, meet the artists we represent, and add to our client’s experience in the Showroom. Volunteers contribute on a variety of special projects, showroom tours, and administrative tasks. The work can be physically demanding so strength and flexibility is required.
Commitment:
1 year
• Shifts: Tuesdays for 4 consecutive hours between 10am-5pm
3 to 4 times a month
We ARE NOT currently accepting applications for Art Rental & Sales
Gallery Store
Volunteers in the Gallery Store help organize the display of new products, assist visitors and support the retail sales staff.
Commitment:
1 year: flexible schedule, holiday hours
• Shifts: flexible
We ARE NOT currently accepting applications for Gallery Store
Special Events
The Vancouver Art Gallery hosts a multitude of events thought the year.
We ARE currently accepting applications for Special Events.
Administrative Opportunities
Volunteers also work in our Library and in the Marketing, Development and Registration departments.
We ARE NOT currently accepting applications for Administrative Opportunities.
Contact
Volunteer Coordinator, Sandra Manrique