Become a volunteer

Interested in volunteering with us? Get in touch with our volunteer coordinator at volunteers@bleedingheartart.space

In Fall 2025 we will be rolling out a brand new volunteer portal, so please stay tuned! The portal was created specifically for us by a team of talented CSL students at the University of Alberta, and will make it simple for volunteers to view and sign up for available shifts.

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.