Volunteer with the Barber
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts currently offers volunteering opportunities to University of Birmingham students, looking to gain meaningful work experience in the arts and heritage sector.
Volunteer with Barber Concerts as a steward
University of Birmingham students can sign up to be part of our concert stewarding team. Volunteer stewards greet the audience, check tickets, hand out programmes and ensure the safety of the audience for all concerts.
We won’t ask you to commit to steward for every concert - you will be allocated duties according to your availability. If you have enjoyed our concerts in the past, then this is a great way to be more involved!
Please email Celia Walley (Concerts Administrator) [email protected] for more information.
Volunteer with the Learning and Engagement team
Our Learning and Engagement (L&E) team are recruiting for University of Birmingham volunteers. Could you support our work?
The L&E team are responsible for the Barber's public programme and activities. These range from Barber Baby and Barber Family workshops to evening lectures by leading academics.
This year the Barber's building is closed so the L&E team are delivering activity offsite across the West Midlands. The programme focuses on creative artist-led experiences for families with children under 12.
If you are a proactive university student interested in a career in arts engagement apply to volunteer with us now. As a volunteer you will support us with family events, local family festivals and community outreach. Volunteers play an important role in helping us connect more people through art and music.
Apply now via our online form, open until midnight on Sunday 19th April.
If you have any questions, email Han Burrows at [email protected] with the subject line ‘UoB Student Volunteer’.
Volunteer with the Marketing and Communications team
The Barber's Marketing and Communications team regularly supports University of Birmingham students to volunteer in the department.
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Administration and Research Volunteer – assist with filing, database management and administrative tasks. Undertake research projects to inform and support campaigns and write blog posts about themes in the collection.
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Content Creation Volunteer – learn to write engaging copy for email, website and social media. Plan, record and feature in short-form video social media content. Research and draft video scripts about the collection.