There are regular volunteering opportunities at Chisenhale. To add your name to our volunteer database contact mail@chisenhale.org.uk
Exhibitions Internship
The Chisenhale Exhibitions Internship programme is designed to provide hands on training in arts management and a comprehensive overview of gallery operations. The Intern works with the Director, Gallery Manager, and Exhibitions & Events Organiser on tasks arising and contributes to the day-to-day running of the gallery. Chisenhale is committed to providing an insight into gallery administration, including: fundraising, marketing and programme planning.
The Intern is based and trained at the gallery five days per week - three days in the week and every weekend - during exhibitions, and four days per week between shows. The Chisenhale Exhibitions Internship is a voluntary position for 4 to 6 months, though travel and lunch expenses will be subsidised and weekend work is paid (£40 per day).
The next Exhibitions Internship vancancy will be advertised in September 2010.
Education Internship
Chisenhale Gallery’s popular Education Internship provides hands on training in gallery education. The post requires an individual who has a passion for gallery education and the ambition to further their own career in this area. The candidate must have good knowledge of contemporary art, have good organisational and communication skills combined with a friendly and dedicated disposition.
The internship would involve working alongside and supporting the Education Organiser on a wide variety of tasks including; assisting artists, researching, funding, budgets, promotion, audience development, assisting on current and future programmes and the opportunity to work on a specific project with the Education Organiser as your mentor.
The next Education Internship vancancy will be advertised in September 2010. The internship requires a commitment of 2 days per week for a minimum of 4 months (with the option to extend for a further 2 months) Travel and lunch expenses will be paid.