Youth Volunteer ProgramÂ
High School, College and University Students: Are you interested in volunteering as part of our Art Education Team?
We have exciting volunteer opportunities for youth (aged 14 – 25)Â to join our Youth Volunteer Team.
If you are looking to explore working in education and the arts, then become a Youth Volunteer! You’ll gain leadership experience in a creative and fun environment, make new friends and some art, too. Most importantly, you’ll be supporting the arts and arts education in our community.
AGP Youth Volunteers will learn to work in a team and have an opportunity to support professional artists in a creative space, assisting with Children’s Art Programs.
We currently offer opportunities to volunteer in the following areas:
- March Break Art Camp
- Summer Art Camp
- Birthday Parties (weekends, as needed)
- Saturday Art Club (afternoon, last Saturday of each month)
- Family Sunday Art Kit Assistance
All of our youth volunteer opportunities count toward High School community service hours. We also offer College and University Placement opportunities.
General Requirements:
In addition to submitting an application, each applicant will be required to attend an interview as well as mandatory orientation and training with gallery staff prior to starting volunteer service.
If you are 18 or older:Â Upon acceptance, each volunteer will be asked to provide a Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check. We will provide you a letter to help you obtain this record check.
Vaccination Policy:Â It is mandatory for all AGP staff and volunteers to have had two Covid-19 vaccinations; therefore, we ask that you provide us with your proof of vaccination prior to your first day of volunteering. This information will be shared with our Volunteer Coordinator who will keep it in a secure and confidential file.
To apply to become a Youth Volunteer, we ask that you fill out a Youth Volunteer Application
Adult Volunteer Program
Are you an art lover? Enthusiastic about supporting your regional gallery? Committed to connecting people with art? Then apply to volunteer at the Art Gallery of Peterborough!
We currently offer opportunities to volunteer in the following areas:
- Special Events (assist with artist talks, opening receptions, etc…)
- Docent/Gallery Monitors
- Education (school groups, birthday parties, registered studio programs, etc…)
General Requirements:
In addition to submitting an application, each applicant will be required to attend an interview as well as mandatory orientation and training with gallery staff prior to commencing volunteer service.
Upon acceptance, each volunteer will be asked to provide a Standard Criminal Reference Check (Vulnerable Sector where applicable). We will provide a request letter in order to obtain. Please Note: applicants interested in volunteering with our gallery monitor and/or education programs will be required to provide a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check (VSC) prior to their first day of volunteering. At this time, VSC can take up to 8 weeks to obtain.
Vaccination Policy:Â It is mandatory for all AGP staff and volunteers to have had two Covid-19 vaccinations; therefore, we ask that you provide us with your proof of vaccination prior to your first day of volunteering. This information will be shared with our Volunteer Coordinator who will keep it in a secure and confidential file.
In order to apply to become a volunteer, we ask that you fill out an Adult Volunteer Application
For additional questions about AGP Volunteer Programs please contact:
Briar Sutherland
Communications & Volunteer Coordinator
Art Gallery of Peterborough