Volunteering
We love involving volunteers in the work we do and we aim to provide opportunities to a wide a range of people to represent the local area and embody its diverse and vibrant population.
Volunteers are an invaluable part of our team and get involved for many different reasons – it can be a great way of supporting us, gaining experience, being close to art, using existing skills and providing social enrichment. We welcome people over the age of 18 from all backgrounds, abilities and career stages. You do not need to know a lot about art to volunteer with us, we only ask for enthusiasm and passion for the work we do.
“I feel privileged to volunteer in such a fabulous building amongst exciting and ever changing exhibitions. It’s great to be part of a team welcoming and helping visitors, and to be close up to so many amazing works of art”
Volunteering Roles
Long-term Volunteering Opportunities
Gallery Volunteers (open)
For anyone interested in regularly volunteering with us, our Gallery Volunteers enhance our visitor experience by proactively interacting with visitors and sharing information about exhibitions, events, membership and the wider gallery offer. This is a fantastic opportunity to support our work and gain experience within a gallery.
For more information see the role description Gallery Volunteer Role
Garden Volunteers (currently full)
For anyone interested in regularly volunteering with us, our Garden Volunteers support our Cultural Gardener to nurture our garden with horticultural tasks varying through the seasons and other practical tasks including litter-picking. It is physical work, including bending and lifting. This is a fantastic opportunity to support our work and gain experience within a garden.
For more information see the role description Garden Volunteer Role
Short-term Volunteering Opportunities
Gallery Work Experience (open)
For anyone looking to gain some short-term experience of working within a gallery, our work experience opportunities offer the chance to volunteer during the Christmas, Easter or summer holidays. This opportunity is ideal for arts students, or anyone interested in pursuing a career in the arts.
For more information see the role description Gallery Work Experience Role
Garden Work Experience (open)
For anyone looking to gain some short-term experience of working within a garden, our work experience opportunities offer the chance to volunteer for three days (exact dates TBC) February 2025 and June 2025. This opportunity is ideal for students studying horticulture or landscape architecture, or anyone interested in pursuing a career in gardening.
For more information see the role description Garden Work Experience Role
How to Apply
To be considered for one of our volunteer roles, please complete a volunteer expression of interest form and return it to volunteer@hepworthwakefield.org.
If you have any questions or access requirements, please do get in touch.
