Affordable Art Fair Volunteers

Main purpose of role:

Paintings in Hospitals are the chosen charity partner for the Battersea Autumn 2024 Affordable Art Fair in London. The Affordable Art Fair has revolutionised the art market by making contemporary art more affordable and accessible for the past 25 years. Their mission is to improve people’s lives through art. 

Paintings in Hospitals are looking for volunteers for a variety of roles over the course of 5/6 days. This knowledge can then be transferable when working on our stalls. All volunteers will receive an induction day prior to the event in our offices in Shaftesbury Avenue, London. 

About us:

Paintings in Hospitals supports the health and well-being of people who need it the most, through the life-enriching power of art. Every day we witness the significant physical, mental and emotional impact of our work on the lives of people in need around the UK.

Established in 1959, our charity is now the UK’s leading arts in health organisation. Six decades of experience and expertise have enabled us to develop a unique art collection of over 3,000 original works, alongside art projects and engagement activities that transform the experiences of patients, service users, and staff.

We know that art reduces length of hospital stays, whilst also improving people’s mental health and physical symptoms. We continually evaluate our work across a range of settings, including hospitals, hospices, care homes, GP surgeries and community spaces.

Key tasks

•        Helping set up and/or break down our stall
•        Social media content
•        Manning the stall, including, welcoming visitors, taking payments, helping with art exit forms, establishing gift      aid and mailing list sign up potential, donations
•        Packaging bought artwork
•        Handling artwork

Dates and Fair Opening Hours:

The Affordable Art Fair is held between Wednesday 16th October to Sunday 20th October 2024. 

Times range from 12:00pm to 21:00pm, for 4-6 hours at a time. 

We welcome all volunteers to join our team. While no experience is necessary, we hope to attract some of the following qualities:  

Experience and knowledge

•        Previous involvement or interest with art
•        Previous experience in customer facing role and / or enthusiasm with engaging with the public 
•        Involvement within a museum or gallery / the not-for-profit sector / the NHS

Skills

•        Good written and verbal communication skills
•        Enthusiastic approach and friendly manner
•        Ability to work effectively as a team
•       Capturing videos and photos for social media   
•        Handling artwork

Paintings in Hospitals is keen to receive applications from people who live locally.

Benefits

•        References
•        A fun and free way to see the fair
•        Travel and food expenses

Responsible to: Volunteer Coordinator

Key relationships: Art Technician / Collection Manager