Access our volunteer portal here

Interested in volunteering with us?

Sign up using our new volunteer portal. (It’s simple to use, and was created specifically for us by a team of talented CSL students at the University of Alberta!) Once your application has been approved, you can use the portal to sign up for shifts and communicate with our volunteer coordinator.

Questions? Contact our volunteer coordinator at volunteers@bleedingheartart.space.

Troubleshooting: if the portal isn’t working, please try refreshing the page first. Then, if you still require assistance, contact the volunteer coordinator.

What does a Bleeding Heart volunteer do?

Volunteers are welcome to sign up for any type/number of shifts that works for them. The most common shift is a Gallery Host / Event Host, but shifts are occasionally available for Concession Sales, Event Photography, Gallery Prep/Install, Space Maintenance, and Social Media.

Duties of a Gallery /Event Host

Hosts often work in pairs, meet great people, and enjoy an atmosphere of peace, creativity and beauty. Not a bad way to spend some time, eh?

Hospitality is the first priority of a host.

The main job of a Host is to ensure visitors feel welcome and cared for at the Art Space. This includes a friendly hello upon arrival, but also plenty of quiet time and space for our guests as they interact with the art, or simply take a moment to be still. Hosts may also sweep or mop the floor, ensure there is a supply of toilet paper in the washroom or anything else they might consider when welcoming guests into their own home.

Gallery Hosts familiarize themselves with the current exhibition (materials are on site), track the number of visitors, and count donations that have come in during their shift. Tools are provided to handle all of these tasks simply on site, in our volunteer resource binder.

Event Hosts track the number of audience members, process admission fees, and may assist with event setup or teardown as they are able.