Volunteers
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
You can complete an application form online, or pick up a form from the Richmond Art Gallery, or at the front desk of the Richmond Cultural Centre 604-247.8300.
Volunteer Positions
For all of the following positions a 2-4 hour time commitment once a week is required. 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.
EXHIBIT TOURS
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.
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.
CLASSROOM PREP
Duties: set up and clean up programming room before and after art-class; prepare art materials prior to and during workshop; assist children with projects and understanding artistic process.
Qualifications: enjoy and respect children; exhibit basic art making skills; enthusiastic and motivated; clear and audible speaker; criminal check required.
