About this opportunity
Assist with children's art classes at Cairns Art Gallery. School holidays are abuzz with excitement and creativity. Each holiday period Cairns Art Gallery offers a dynamic program of specialised art workshops to inspire kids aged 4 – 14 years. BLUE CARD ESSENTIAL.
This role has the additional component of assisting with the children's classes. You will still rostered to the other galleries if you have expressed interest in that. BLUE CARD IS ESSENTIAL FOR THIS ROLE. PLEASE APPLY FOR THE OTHER POSITION IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A BLUE CARD.
Volunteers at the Gallery may be asked to undertake a range of tasks, including:
Assist with children's art classes at Cairns Art Gallery:
* Greet parents and sign children for classes
* Assist the teacher in setting up art materials
* Assist children during classes to make their artworks
* Supervise young students in the Gallery to ensure art and walls are not touched
* Assist the teacher in cleaning brushes, materials
VOLUNTEER BENEFITS:
Volunteers are offered the following benefits during the time they are an active volunteer including:
* Invitations to Member's Only exhibition talks and events.
* Subscription to bi-annual Member's magazine.
* Subscription to Gallery e-news.
* 10% discount on the cost of a paid Gallery Membership.
* Complimentary 12-month Gallery Membership after 12 months of active service.
* Advanced priority booking and discounts on creative learning programs and workshops after 3 months of active service.
Requirements
* Working with Children Check
Additional requirements
Blue card is required for assisting with children's classes
ID: 235256
Organisation
Cairns Art Gallery
Category
Arts & Culture
Location
Cairns QLD
Time required
* Regular - more than 6 months
* Days: Weekdays, Weekends
* Times: Mornings, Afternoons
* Open – Classes are only in school holidays but they can also work in the other galleries
Training
Induction and on the job training
Type of work
* Childcare
* Tour Guides, Information & Heritage
* Arts, Craft & Photography
Transport
Close to city bus stops. Council is currently providing parking in the Esplanade Lagoon car park. Volunteers provide their registration to the Gallery and will not be booked if parked in the Esplanade Lagoon car park between the rostered hours. We also reimburse parking if the council parking is full.