We’re looking for 50 volunteers to help us out with this year’s festival. In 2009 we had a great team of volunteers working in a variety of roles at a number of different venues. This year we only need volunteers to work at the former Spode factory site where many of the exhibitions and events will take place.
We need volunteers to cover a range of different roles primarily from September through to November, but there are some opportunities starting in July. Ideally you will be available to cover a number of sessions per week, particularly during the festival (each session is 4 hours). Training and induction will be provided as well as BCB branded vests. Reasonable travel expenses will be covered.
The following volunteer roles are available:
Exhibition Assistants 15 September – 18 November
General installation activity taking place at the former Spode factory site. Volunteers will be required to work with the BCB technician and artists to clear sites and install exhibitions.
Marketing & Press Assistants 25 July – 18 November
Support the marketing team in the delivery of marketing activity including print distribution across Stoke-on-Trent, venue liaison, inputting data, sending out information to the public, uploading information to the website, asking the public to complete questionnaires at venues. Also to assist the BCB’s press team: Colman Getty and Stoke City Council’s Press Officer in supporting the Press Preview and journalist visits.
Front of House Assistants 29 September – 13 November
Supporting the festival team in the delivery of the visitor welcome and stewarding at the former Spode factory site, and across the three Open Weekends: 1-2 October, 22-23 October, 12-13 November. Tasks will include helping with the set up of the opening night event (and any other relevant events), guiding visitors around the site, handing out information and talking to the public about all aspects of the Biennial.
Invigilators 30 September –13 November
Invigilators are required to oversee several BCB exhibitions from 10am-6pm daily. Volunteers can be rotated around different parts of the former Spode factory site. Responsibilities will include: monitoring daily visitor numbers, meeting and greeting the public, answering queries, telling them about the BCB, ensuring safety of artworks, small amount of weekly exhibition maintenance.
If you are interested in applying to become a volunteer, please fill in and submit the volunteer application form. We will be in touch with you to arrange a time to meet for an informal interview.
