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Gallery Assistant - Hamilton

Hamilton
Organisation:
The Meteor Theatre
Category:
Hosting
Hours:
Both/Flexible

Volunteer Gallery Assistant - Nancy Caiger Gallery – The Meteor, Kirikiriroa
The Meteor Theatre, operated by One Victoria Trust, supports all forms of creative and performing arts that benefit the community. Our vision is to enhance the arts in Kirikiriroa (Hamilton) and Aotearoa by providing a vibrant venue for: Theatre, music, dance, Poetry, exhibitions, workshops, Comedy, improv – and more!

Located inside The Meteor, the Nancy Caiger Gallery is a light-filled exhibition space showcasing work by emerging and established Waikato artists.

What You'll Do as a Volunteer Gallery Assistant - Main responsibilities include:

  • Providing manaakitanga (care/support) and great customer service
  • Minding the exhibition space and ensuring a calm, respectful environment
  • Assisting with general health & safety, including fire evacuation if needed
  • Supporting with light admin tasks
  • Helping with general housekeeping

What You’ll Gain

  • An induction to The Meteor and its kaupapa (purpose).
  • Ongoing updates and training about current exhibitions and upcoming shows.
  • A free double pass to a Meteor-hosted show for every 10 shifts you complete.
  • Valuable customer service experience in a gallery setting.
  • The chance to support local arts and keep the Gallery doors open to the public.

Interested? - If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
Register your interest using the form below. After submitting, you’ll receive a confirmation email with a link to complete the next step.

Thank you for supporting local arts and creativity!

Requirements:

We’re Looking For Volunteers Who:

  • Have good communication skills
  • Are punctual and have strong timekeeping skills
  • Have an interest in the community and creative arts
  • Bring customer service experience (advantageous, but not essential)
Time commitment:
  • Gallery hours: 11am–2pm, Wednesday–Saturday
  • Average shifts: 2–4 shifts per month, depending on your availability
  • Shifts: You’ll be scheduled on your rostered day between 11am–2pm

Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.

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