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Title

Audience Advocate Volunteer

Organisation

Richmond Arts Service and Orleans House Gallery

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Website

https://www.orleanshousegallery.org/get-involved/volunteer/ This link will open a new window.

What you will be doing

Can you help us build community through creativity?

Evaluation is integral to understanding the scope and reach of our programming and work. This role is important in gathering data and feedback through surveys developed by The Audience Agency, to understand the needs, wants and expectations of our visitors and their experience in engaging with the service.

You will provide audience research and consultation, support training for fellow volunteers and help deliver our Audience Development Plan. The role also aims to reduce barriers around engagement, grow the reach of our work and help us create the best offer for our audiences.

 Tasks and Responsibilities 
- Collecting evaluation data through regular surveys, supporting our quarterly Grounds survey and other opportunities
- Data entry of completed surveys, including into Audience Finder
- Supporting the day-to-day operations of the gallery by providing information to visitors, covering breaks for operational gallery volunteers and other tasks
- Acting as an ambassador for the work of Richmond Arts Service, engaging with organisations, stakeholders and businesses in the community in consultation, evaluation and promoting the work of the service
- Representing the Gallery and Richmond Arts Service

Training and Support 
We will provide training and an induction to cover all information relating to the role. Specific training on collecting evaluation and using our surveys will be provided, including fieldworker training designed by The Audience Agency. On-going support and supervision are available from staff.

 Availability 
The gallery is open to the public Tuesday to Sunday, 10am – 5pm.  

Shifts for this role will typically take place during opening hours of the gallery, with some instances outside of these timings for events and other programming.

We are flexible on the commitment required for this role:
- Regular, on a weekly or fortnightly basis
- Ad-hoc, which can fit around other commitments
- Short term fixed period (for example, three days per week over two months)

Location 
This role is typically based across the site at Orleans House Gallery and at other locations on occasion.

Expenses 
We will cover travel expenses up to £12 per day.  

How to Apply 
Please complete our application form through our website, which is available at https://www.orleanshousegallery.org/get-involved/volunteer/ 

Our Volunteers Co-ordinator will then contact you for an introductory chat, to learn more about your interest in volunteering and discuss the role further.

Activities

Administration,Advice, Information & Support,Community Work,Employee & Group Volunteering,General & Helping

Skills & Attributes

Admin, Basic IT skills - internet & email, Language Skills, Negotiating, People Skills

Skills Description

Desirable qualities and experience - Interest in research, evaluation and data collection - Excellent communication skills - Enthusiasm for engaging our visitors and imparting information - Able to answer enquiries in a friendly and helpful manner  - Willingness to learn - Enjoys being part of a team  - Ability to complete tasks independently

What is in it for you

What we hope you will get from the role - Valuable experience at a contemporary art gallery, crossing the arts, cultural and heritage sectors - An understanding of the breadth of arts activity offered by Richmond Arts Service - An insight into how arts organisations evaluate the impact of their work - An opportunity to learn about tools utilised by The Audience Agency, such as audience segmentation - Development of training and coaching skills through supporting other Audience Advocate volunteers - Improved and demonstrable communication skills - The opportunity to meet new people and engage with the local community

Time Commitment

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Contact Person

Andrew Chater

Role Address

Orleans House Gallery Orleans Road Twickenham

Postcode (See Google maps below)

TW1 3BL

Directions

Train and London Underground St Margarets, Twickenham and Richmond can be easily reached with direct trains from Waterloo. Buses From Richmond: 33, 490, H22, R68, R70. From Twickenham: 33, 490, H22, R68, R70 Walking The gallery is just a short walk from St Margarets train station. There are also footpath routes available for visitors who are walking. Cars Limited free car parking space is available within the grounds. Vehicle access via Orleans Road only. For navigation devices please use Orleans Road and continue along turning into Riverside. There is no vehicle access via Lebanon Park Road. Coach drop off is at Richmond Road/Marble Hill House Car Park.

Number of volunteers required

10

How to find out more

https://www.orleanshousegallery.org/get-involved/volunteer/