Burton Ambassadors advert
Are you outgoing?
Do you have an interest in art and local heritage?
Do you enjoy helping people?
If so – the Burton Art Gallery and Museum is looking for volunteers to become Burton
Ambassadors and you might be the right person!
Hours are likely to be Monday – Sunday between 10am – 4pm in 2 hour time slots, and
during holiday periods although a degree of flexibility is welcomed.
As a volunteer your role will include; welcoming visitors to the Burton and to particular
exhibitions, answering questions about exhibitions and the Burton’s collections, and
generally supporting our audiences to have a fantastic visitor experience whilst in the
building. You may also undertake some informal monitoring activities so that
feedback on the Burton can be collated and incorporated into future programme. Full
training and support will be provided.
We are particularly looking for Burton ambassadors to support the forthcoming Batoni
exhibition from 10th November – 23rd December. Pompeo Batoni is one of the most
celebrated portrait painters of his time and the exhibition includes a portrait of John
Rolle Walter, who was Lord of the Manor of Torrington in the late 1700’s.
We’d really like to hear from reliable, friendly and enthusiastic people, with good
communication skills, a passion for learning and a willingness to welcome and engage
with audiences. Experience of customer service or public speaking is desirable but not
essential, as training will be provided.
For a full role description and volunteer application form please contact Emily Paine on
01237 471455 or email emily.paine@torridge.gov.uk