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The Arts Centre Shop Volunteer Assistant

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Email us with a short paragraph about why you are interested in the role, what you are doing currently or if you have one, a CV is fine.

Specific times we need new volunteers are Saturday and Sunday mornings 10-1pm
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday afternoons 1-4

Arts Centre Shop Volunteers will enrich the experience of visiting The Arts Centre by enhancing its image as a welcoming creative place. We are looking for about 6 new people who have a morning or afternoon free once a week and really enjoy engaging with the public, sharing information about the site and what you can see and do here as well as selling them items from the AC shop. There is no end of day settlement required.

The role would suit anyone who has an outgoing, confident personality, as visitors always appreciate advice about what to see and do here. Maps and training provided as well as ongoing support in all areas of the role.

We would prefer a minimum 6-month commitment if possible, but cover is provided for anyone who is going to be away or is unwell. It is not really the ideal role if you are in the process of looking for work or back to work experience.

The Arts Centre Shop is located in the ground floor of the old Engineering buildings used by the Court Theatre prior to 2011. They were strengthened and restored in 2023. Facing Hereford Street with windows reaching high up it is a lovely light space in the middle of the site. Five Artists work studios will open shortly in the same area separated by an internal wall so visitors can see them busy creating as well as purchase items from the shop.

A car park on site for your shift is available if needed. We also have secure bicycle parking.

If you love the old buildings and want to contribute to their ongoing upkeep and the public programmes we offer, this is a great way to support as all profits go back into helping fund these ongoing costs.

Upon receiving your referral, we will send the role description. Training will be in the first week of February.

Requirements:

Shop Volunteers should be personable, have a positive attitude, keen to make all visitors feel welcome, and must be confident and comfortable chatting to strangers of all ages and backgrounds. They maybe times working on your own but usually there is another volunteer so will need to be punctual and organised. Also, confidence in using point of sale technology is important.

A Police background check is required for this role.

Time commitment:

Once a week for 3 hours, 10-1 or 1-4. We would love our shop volunteers to make The Arts Centre an enjoyable regular part of their lives.

Specific times we need 1 more volunteer are Saturday and Sunday mornings 10-1pm and
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday afternoons 1-4

Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.

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