Volunteer

VOLUNTEERING AT THE RICHMOND ART GALLERY

Exciting events are coming up and we would love to get you involved at the Richmond Art Gallery as a volunteer. Volunteering is a fun way to learn about art and the Gallery, meet new people and contribute to your community. Without volunteers like you, the Richmond Art Gallery would not be able to do what it does — you help make it all work! If you are interested in volunteering, fill out a copy of our volunteer application form and return to the gallery.

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WHY VOLUNTEER?

Volunteering has much to offer:
• Make a difference in the lives of others
• Apply your skills and talents
• Come to know your community better, while contributing to its future
• Engage with others, while sharing your love for art and culture

For all of the following positions a time commitment once a week or monthly is required depending on the position. The benefits include applying your skills and talents to gain knowledge within the non-profit sector. You will receive training and support to enhance your experience in a supportive environment. Build your confidence, art-knowledge and social consciousness.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Host Committee for gallery events
Commitment: 3 - 10 hours monthly

Duties: Work with Gallery staff in the coordination of events such as Gallery openings, artist talks, and other special events. Tasks vary depending on the event, but may include greeting guests, promotion, bartending, food preparation, set-up and clean-up, taking photographs, and running a/v equipment.

Qualifications: Must be aged 19 years or older, friendly and outgoing with people of all ages, and able to work as part of a team. Serve-it-Right Certification an asset.

Email or drop off completed application form and a resume to:
Kathy Tycholis
Education and Public Programs Coordinator
ktycholis@richmond.ca

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Family Sunday Animateurs
Commitment: minimum of 5 hours per month, every 4th Sunday from 12–5pm

Duties: To act as a host and tour guide during Family Sunday. Greet families, assist children with art projects, engage in art activities. Mentor teens in developing communication and leadership skills. Assist with set-up and clean-up as needed.

Qualifications: Must have a solid background and experience in visual or performing arts. Friendly and outgoing with strong public speaking and leadership skills. Experience working with children and/or teens. Must be 19+ years old.

Email or drop off completed application form and a resume to:
Kathy Tycholis
Education and Public Programs Coordinator
ktycholis@richmond.ca

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Board Members
Richmond Art Gallery requires new directors to serve on the board.

Commitment: The term is two years with an average time commitment of a two-hour board meeting per month. Each director is also expected to sit on at least one committee, which equals approximately two to six hours per month.

Qualifications: Experience in finance, marketing or fund raising would be preferred. Board development and orientation is provided. Previous experience on a community
board is an asset.

Email or drop off completed application form and a resume to:
Barry Magrill
President, Board of Directors
bmagrill@richmondartgallery.org

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Exhibit Tour Guides
Duties: provide English/Mandarin speaking tours on current Gallery exhibitions.

•Qualifications: A second language preferable Mandarin. A strong interest in contemporary visual arts and educational programming, personable, good public speaker, interest in research and art history.

Chinese Translation
Duties: type and print translated Chinese documents at home (RAG does not have font or Chinese-text-software).

Qualifications: fluent in Chinese—spoken and written. Must have proper program at home to type and print out translated texts in Chinese for gallery publications.

Email or drop off completed application form and a resume to:
Nan Capogna
Curator
ncapogna@richmond.ca

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Classroom Assistant
The RAG's School Art Program offers Art Workshops to students from pre-school to Grade 7. The Classroom Assistant works with the Gallery Art Instructor giving tours and facilitating art workshops in the gallery classroom.

Duties: Provide assistance and guidance to students during the gallery tour; prepare and distribute art materials prior to and during
workshops; assist children with art projects and understanding the
artistic process; classroom set up and clean up before and after art
workshops.

Qualifications:Enthusiastic and outgoing; comfortable working with
children; interest in art making and a willingness to learn; clear and
audible speaker; criminal record check required.

Email or drop off completed application form and a resume to:

Melanie Devoy
School Program Coordinator
mdevoy@richmond.ca