Volunteering

PSL benefits from in-kind support from several sources, but the work done by our volunteer team represents one of our most important partnerships. Without the generous support of volunteers, our work could not happen on the scale and with the level of ambition that it does.

We hope that volunteering is mutually beneficial, providing a way for volunteers to gain new skills and experience in a professional environment, network with artists and other arts professionals, meet new people – and hopefully have a bit of fun too.

There are 3 ways to volunteer with us:

1) Casual Volunteers

To sign up to the casual volunteer pool please send in a copy of your CV and a completed copy of the volunteer application from (down-loadable from the bottom of this page). We will add you to the list and let you know about opportunities including helping with events and with exhibition installation and de-rigg. This may also include occasional cover for volunteer gallery  assistants. Also let us know if you are happy for us to share your details for the volunteer pool. We normally send out e-mails with opportunities for casual volunteers once or twice per month.

2) Volunteer Gallery Assistant

Working alongside our Gallery Assistant, 1 day per week for the period of a single exhibition (approximately 3 months). You will need to be able to commit to 1x 5.5hr shift for this period. You will gain front of house experience, help the public interpret our exhibitions, collect feedback, plus assisting with some basic marketing and administration. A role description can be downloaded from the bottom of this page.

To Apply: If you are already on our casual volunteer list then please send an e-mail to programmemanager@projectspaceleeds.org.uk outlining which day you would like to volunteer (in order of preference). If you have not volunteered with us before, please send a cover letter detailing why you are interested in this opportunity and any relevant previous experience, plus a copy of your CV.

This volunteer role may be subject to interview, depending on the number of applications we receive.

3) Project volunteers

Flexible opportunities to gain experience in areas such as marketing, education or events management.

We’re interested in hearing from volunteers who may want to gain experience in specific areas – perhaps you want to try out a workshop idea, or improve your skills in one particular area.

Hours and responsibilities are flexible, to be agreed with us on a case by case basis. Application is via covering letter expressing your interest, outlining the experience desired, your previous experience and the support that would be required from PSL. Suitable applicants would then be invited for a meeting to discuss opportunities.

To Apply *

Please fill in the application below specifying your availability and what type of volunteering you are interested in along with an up-to-date CV highlighting your specific experience relating to contemporary art, relevant qualification and references.

*As we are often over-subscribed with applications please appreciate that processing applications and finding opportunities for new volunteers may take a little while!

Contacts

Zoë Sawyer - Programme Manager
E: zoesawyer@projectspaceleeds.org.uk
T: 0113 8160122
Zoë is the initial contact for people interested in volunteering and will co-ordinate volunteer activities within the programme.