Education Program Volunteer
Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi: 3 - 20 November 2011

We are seeking enthusiastic and self-motivated people who are keen to gain hands-on experience in visual arts education. As an Education Program Volunteer, you will be assisting in the facilitation of our School Education Program, working alongside artists, students and our education staff at one of Sydney’s most exciting events.

Tasks

This role involves providing support to our education staff and artists, who will be conducting art-making workshops and tours with school groups, and assisting the participating students as needed. Our Education Program is aimed at students from K to Year 12 and will be based on site at the Education marquees at Tamarama Beach. Specifically the role will involve:

• Assisting the facilitation of a morning and/or afternoon workshop each day, including the preparation of workshop space and materials, and clean-up of the space at the conclusion of each session;
• Providing assistance to staff and artists before, during and after workshops;
• General assistance with the students to make their excursion as enjoyable as possible; and
• Providing assistance to staff and artists on exhibition tours if required.

Essential Skills & Qualities

• Organised, punctual and motivated team member;
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail;
• Enjoyment of working with children; and
• Enthusiastic, well presented and friendly.

Desirable Skills & Qualities

• Experience in the visual arts (studio-based, education and/or related fields);
• Experience working with children and/or teenagers.

Volunteer Benefits

• Invaluable hands on experience at Sculpture by the Sea;
• A written reference from Sculpture by the Sea Education Staff (upon request);
• A Sculpture by the Sea Crew T-shirt; and
• Involvement in our Volunteer Program which includes invitation to every volunteer event.

Commitment

The SxS Education Program will require the assistance of volunteers at specific times during the weekdays of the exhibition and possible weekend shifts.
Dates include 3 - 20 November, and weekday shifts will be available from 9.00am – 12.00pm and/or 12.00pm – 2.30pm. 


Contact

If you are interested in this position please download a volunteer application form from our website www.sculpturebythesea.com and send the completed form to julian@sculpturebythesea.com.
If you have any questions please contact Julian, Exhibition Assistant on +61 2 8399 0233.

Please note: it is an offense for prohibited persons to apply for this voluntary position. Applicants may be required to complete a Volunteer Declaration form for the purposes of working with children