Volunteering

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Volunteers play a vital role in the day-to-day activities of the Art Gallery of Western Australia. Volunteer Visitor Information Officers help to welcome visitors whilst a group of Volunteer Guides provide a wealth of information about the Art Gallery of WA, the State Art Collection, and current exhibitions.

Voluntary service at the Gallery offers a unique and rewarding opportunity for those interested in the arts. The volunteers experience first hand the wonderful State Art Collection, increase their knowledge, meet artists and arts professionals and simultaneously assist the Gallery fulfill its role as the premier arts organisation in the State.

The Voluntary Guiding Scheme originated with a group of ten volunteers who came together in 1976 in order to research the Gallery’s history. In 1977 they were asked to escort groups of school children through major exhibitions and the following year their position was formalised. Today they number approximately 80, and are an integral part of the Gallery team.

Likewise, for the past 10 years the Art Gallery’s staff receptionists have relied heavily on the team of around 50 men and women who assist them to greet and direct visitors and provide information on current exhibitions and activities.

During our three-year series of exhibitions from New York's Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) we will be relying even more on our volunteers, and have expanded the categories of volunteer opportunities.  More information can be obtained from the Volunteer Duties document below.

Becoming a volunteer

The Art Gallery recruits all categories of Volunteers, except Guides, throughout the year; Volunteer Guides commence only at the beginning of each year. Full training is provided.

To apply to become a volunteer please read the Volunteers duty statement, then complete and return the Volunteer Application Form (and police clearance application form if applicable*).

For more information please contact our friendly Visitor Information Assistants on +61 8 9492 6600
during Gallery opening hours or
email: MomaVolunteers@artgallery.wa.gov.au

Download

• Volunteer duties
• Volunteer Application form

• Volunteer Application form - please use this version if you wish to complete your application electronically.

• *Police Clearance Application form - if you do not have a police clearance that is less than 12 months old, you MUST complete this form and send it with your application.

Frederick McCubbin

Moyes Bay Beaumaris, 1897

Acquired through the Great Australian Paintings

Appeal with funds presented by the

Swan Brewery Co Ltd, 1978.

Timothy Cook
Kulama 2011
ochre and acrylic binder on linen
120.0 x 90.0 cm
State Art Collection, Art Gallery of Western Australia
Purchased through the TomorrowFund, Art Gallery of Western Australia Foundation, 2011
Image © Timothy Cook, courtesy of Jilamara Arts & Crafts and Seva Frangos Art