Three Volunteer Opportunities at Bristol Museums and Art Galleries.

Puppet workshop (Talking Heads)

17th, 18th, 24th, 25th May and 7th, 8th June

9.30am - 3pm

The aim of these workshops is to introduce children, with little or no knowledge and understanding of art, to paintings in the permanent galleries and then deepen their engagement.  This will be done by focusing on a range of portraits, then discussing and creating ‘talking heads’ based on the people in them. There will be short performances where the characters ‘speak’ about themselves or interact with others from different portraits.

We are looking for volunteers who are confident and would be able to lead groups of children (accompanied by their teachers) around the galleries and help facilitate the workshops. You will be given time before the activities to plan which portraits you would like to work with and the staff leading the sessions will give you a full briefing of what you will need to do. You are welcome to help with as many or as few sessions as you like.

If you would like to apply for this role or find out more then please contact museum.volunteering@bristol.gov.uk

Corporate Fundraising

Immediate start

We are looking for a new volunteer to join the development team, you would be required for at least two days a week to offer fundraising support. If you have experience of office administration in a busy environment, are computer literate (Microsoft Office including Access), have excellent communication skills including a confident and diplomatic telephone manner, this voluntary role could be for you. 

Tasks include - Prospect research, Copywriting and picture research, Telephone research, Sponsorship proposals, Corporate Networking Events and general support for the Development Team.

If you would like to apply for this role or find out more then please contact museum.volunteering@bristol.gov.uk

Rachel Joyce author event

Bristol Central Library

Wednesday 11th November

5pm - 9pm

We are looking for volunteers to assist with the smooth running of an event with writer Rachel Joyce, bestselling author of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry and The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessey. The Event Helpers will assist in setting up the Reference Library Reading Room for the event, including moving furniture, welcoming and directing visitors at the beginning of the evening, gathering feedback at the end and then re-setting the room and tidying up. Volunteers must feel comfortable dealing with the public. Training will be provided, and helpers will be able to watch the event once their duties are complete.

If you would like to be involved then please let us know via libraries.volunteering@bristol.gov.uk