Volunteer Opportunity – Gain Real Experience in the Creative & Community Arts Sector
Are you passionate about art, creativity and making a real difference in your community?
Laura I. Art Gallery CIC is looking for enthusiastic volunteers who would like to gain meaningful work experience within the creative industries while developing valuable professional skills and helping deliver exciting community projects.
This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in careers in:
- Arts & Culture
- Community Engagement
- Event Management
- Youth & Community Work
- Creative Project Management
- Marketing & Communications
- Education & Workshop Delivery
- Social Impact Projects
Whether you're a student, graduate, looking for experience or considering a new career, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Gain
- Real work experience delivering community arts projects.
- Experience organising exhibitions, festivals and community events.
- Opportunities to lead creative workshops and community engagement activities.
- Training in event management, project delivery and leadership.
- Customer service and public engagement experience.
- Community management and volunteer coordination skills.
- A professional reference upon successful completion.
- Five hours of one-to-one professional mentoring with Laura Iosifescu (worth over £500) to help develop your career, build confidence, identify opportunities and create a personalised professional development plan.
This is a unique opportunity to receive tailored guidance from an experienced creative leader while building an impressive portfolio of practical experience.
We're Looking For People Who Are
- Friendly and confident communicating with others.
- Creative and enthusiastic.
- Interested in working with communities.
- Passionate about making a positive social impact.
- Reliable and willing to learn.
- Comfortable working as part of a team.
You'll Develop Highly Transferable Skills Including
- Community Engagement
- Event Management
- Leadership
- Project Coordination
- Customer Service
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Public Engagement
- Creative Problem Solving
These are highly valued skills across the creative, charity, education and business sectors.
Training & Event Dates
Training Sessions
- 7, 8 & 9 July
- 9:00am – 1:00pm
Community Event
Please confirm your availability for these dates when applying.
Who Can Apply?
Everyone is welcome to apply.
How to Apply
Please send us a short message introducing yourself and include:
- Why you would like to volunteer.
- Your availability for 7, 8, 9 and 11 July.
- Any previous experience (if applicable).
Email: [email protected]
Join us in using art to bring people together, inspire change and create stronger communities. This could be your first step towards an exciting career in the creative industries.
Job Type: Volunteer
Pay: From £15.00 per day
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Flexitime
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
