Our volunteers across the UK undertake vital work - contributing their time, skills and dedication to the work of The Art Fund.
The helping hands that get things done
Our massive year-round programme of fundraising, recruiting and event-planning depends crucially on the support of our volunteers whose unpaid efforts turn goodwill into achievement.
Applying your skills on terms that suit your hours
You may be an administrator, able to help at head office for a few hours a week. You may be a trained caterer, offering your services at events. You may be a meeter-and-greeter, suitable for welcoming guests who range from local donors and sponsors to loyal members and curators.
You do not have to know a lot about art to volunteer. We need many different skills to help us in our work so whatever your qualifications, experience, or interests, there will be a role that suits you. Volunteering can also provide opportunities for you to develop new skills and we will provide training where appropriate.
Ways you can help
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Administrative work
Clerical or secretarial duties at head office or on regional committees
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Event organisation
Liaising with venues, speakers, coach operators, caterers
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Looking after members
Producing local newsletters, being a friendly face at events or on visits
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Recruiting new members
Giving talks and presentations about The Art Fund, networking, distributing leaflets
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Achieving publicity
Building good relationships with the media, writing articles for the local press
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New fundraising ideas
Coming up with new event ideas or fundraising suggestions
A satisfying experience
Volunteering is a great way to meet people and to have fun, to gain new skills or develop existing ones – and it is an opportunity to make a real difference.
We are always looking to welcome new volunteers to our team. If you would like to take part, we would love to hear from you.
To find out more, download our Volunteering Information Pack (PDF) or contact Rosalie Neath on 020 7225 4863.
Jon Snow, Channel 4 News anchor and presenter.
It strikes me that Art Fund volunteers deserve enormous thanks for what they've done in helping to save so much art for local and national collections. But the task ahead is to get everyone together to secure still more art...It's an honour to be part of the effort - and exciting too
Read the Jon Snow interview In praise of the volunteer- AQ Winter 2005 (PDF)
© Mark Crick
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