Hour or Two

Join Gallery Oldham in helping us understand and improve the visitor experience through our Audience Survey project. As a volunteer, you’ll engage with visitors, encouraging them to share feedback about their time at the gallery. Your work will directly support our mission to make Oldham’s cultural and artistic services more accessible, inclusive, and enjoyable for everyone.

This is a public-facing role ideal for friendly, confident individuals who enjoy talking to people and have strong literacy and numeracy skills. You’ll gain valuable experience in audience engagement, data collection, and cultural research within a supportive gallery environment.

Volunteers will receive an induction and full briefing before starting, with ongoing guidance from a named supervisor when needed.  

What's involved?

What we need from you:

• Approach and interview visitors during gallery opening hours (particularly busy times and weekends).

• Encourage visitors to complete short surveys and assist them when needed.

• Record feedback accurately and handle data responsibly.

• Help identify ways to improve the accessibility and inclusivity of gallery services.

• Communicate clearly and courteously with a wide range of visitors.

• Use digital tools confidently to input or manage responses.

• Work independently once trained.

What You’ll Need:

• Friendly, approachable manner and confidence speaking with the public.

• Strong literacy and numeracy skills for completing and recording survey data.

• Basic digital skills and confidence using tablets or computers.

• Reliability and professionalism when representing Oldham HLA.

• Availabilty to work during gallery opening hours (including weekends).

• Willingness to learn and follow data handling and accessibility guidelines.

• An interest in art, culture, or community engagement is a bonus.

Why get involved?

Why Get Involved:

• Make a real impact: Help the gallery improve how it serves its community.

• Develop transferable skills in communication, data collection, and customer engagement.

• Flexible volunteering: Choose shifts that suit your schedule.

• Gain experience in a cultural setting while supporting public access to art.

• Be part of a welcoming team that values your contribution and insights.

How to get involved?

To apply for this opportunity just follow these simple steps:

Step 1:  Sign in to your account or join 'Take Part' to create a volunteer account

Step 2:  Accept the challenge

Step 3: Await a response from our team who will be in touch with more information