We’re looking for an enthusiastic, creative and friendly individual to support workshop delivery for our new learning programme. The role will support an exciting programme delivering activities to a group of young people and to the local community. This is a great opportunity to develop skills in arts workshop delivery and supporting young people.

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Volunteer with us

The voluntary role will initially run from Feb 2024 - July 2024, supporting our Young People's Art Club which takes place on a Friday afternoon, once per month. This will equate to approximately 4 hours per month. Further voluntary hours may be available.

The application deadline is 5pm, Thursday 1st February 2024. Applicants may be invited to an informal, in-person conversation with our team at the gallery on Thursday 15th February 2024. Get in touch for more information. If you have any additional requirements to support your application please let us know.

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- Support the Learning Programmer to deliver exciting and engaging arts workshops for young people
- Be a supportive and listening ear for workshop participants
- Provide practical hands on support in setting up and clearing away sessions
- Engage participants in conversation throughout workshop sessions
- Follow our Safeguarding policies and procedures and prioritise the welfare of children & young people

Volunteers who have:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- An interest in contemporary visual arts
- An interest in working with the public, young people and children
- Passion and enthusiasm for engaging participants in art activities
- Willingness to undertake a DBS check
- Willingness to partake in Safeguarding training

“I applied to volunteer with Modern Painters, New Decorators during my graduate artist residency year to gain some real-life experience and skills in working in the arts. I ended up gaining more than I expected.”

I’ve done many new things this year, like facilitating workshops with the public, safeguarding training, installing shows and working behind the scenes in the gallery. Outside of the gallery, I’ve also been able to experience being part of a community and team of professional artists who have shared their knowledge with me and helped me to grow as an artist. The support and community feel of working at Modern Painters, New Decorators has helped me through my residency. I’ve achieved things I probably wouldn’t have had I not been part of this team. I feel much more prepared to leave the university bubble and pursue a career in the arts after the experience and confidence I’ve gained at Modern Painters, New Decorators! 
I feel more sure of my skills as an artist and have confidence in myself to do things I wouldn’t have even considered last year. My favourite part of volunteering has been improving my workshop facilitating and installation/DIY skills, which have benefitted me in my practice. In short, I’ve loved my time here, and I’m sad it’s time to leave!

I’ve had the loveliest time volunteering for Modern Painters, New Decorators! Starting just over a year ago (in the first year of my degree), helping with the Family Workshops and Art Club, my confidence in leading activities and inputting to conversations surrounding the exhibitions/programme has grown so much. Being involved in developing ‘Our Common Mercies’ made me appreciate having creative support and conversations outside of the university and allowed me to expand my understanding of possibilities post-degree. Collaborating with the team and exhibiting my work within Loughborough has been so fulfilling - often leaving a day of volunteering with a massive grin - I couldn’t recommend it more and will miss this so much!