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 (so no ads or spam, yay)!
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, Kaye, at volunteers@bleedingheartart.space.
Troubleshooting: if the app isn’t working, please try refreshing the page first. Then, if you still require assistance, contact Kaye.
What do Bleeding Heart volunteers do?
Volunteers are welcome to sign up for any type/number of shifts that works for them. The most common roles is a Gallery Host / Event Host, but we also occasionally need help with Concession Sales, Event Photographer, Gallery Prep/Install, and Social Media.
Duties of a Gallery /Event Host
]Hosts 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.
Your job is to ensure visitors feel welcome and cared for at Bleeding Heart 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. Gallery Hosts may also sweep or mop the floor, ensure there is a supply of toilet paper in the washroom or anything else you might consider when welcoming guests into your own home.
As a Gallery Host you will familiarize yourself with the current show (materials are on site), track the number of visitors, and count donations that have come in on your 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 if they are able.