Volunteers are an essential and valued part of our operations by providing support to our educational programs and the Visitor Services team.
We are currently accepting applications for volunteers and co-op students. Please scroll down for details on how to apply!
Why Volunteer
Give back to your community by engaging with the public
Develop your leadership skills
Gain experience working in a gallery setting and/or with children
Great addition to your resume or CV
A reference letter can be provided
An opportunity to try something new which may lead to future career interest
Meet new people and have fun in an exciting environment!
Please contact volunteering@oakvillegalleries.com if you have any questions.
Education Volunteer
Oakville Galleries runs several art education programs year round such as children’s camps and workshops. Volunteers play an important role in our art programming and help them to run smoothly. Ideal candidates have an interest in the arts, enjoy working with children, and are responsible, hard workers.
Event Volunteers
Event Volunteers engage and connect with visitors throughout the gallery spaces both on and off site and at events hosted by the gallery such as fairs, festivals, film screenings, artist talks, and exhibition openings. The Event Volunteers act as ambassadors to the gallery in public events by interacting with visitors. They also assist behind the scenes by working with gallery staff on tasks to ensure the event runs smoothly.
Visitor Services Volunteer
Visitor Services Volunteers are key members of the front of house team at our Centennial Square location (120 Navy Street) and serve as ambassadors of Oakville Galleries through their regular contact with members of the public. They are trained volunteers interested in leading groups of visitors of all ages through the current exhibitions, opening conversations, and expanding the visitors’ experience with an appreciation for art. They ensure that visitors are informed of upcoming exhibitions, workshops and special programs, and OG membership benefits.
As a part of the Education Department, Oakville Galleries hosts many job shadowing, co-op, internship, and teacher candidates throughout the year.
If you are interested in the arts or pursuing a job in education, consider Oakville Galleries as your host institution! Students will develop leadership, communication, organization, and teamwork skills and will work towards achieving goals co-created with the candidate and Oakville Galleries.
We are now currently recruiting co-op students for fall/winter 2025.
Reporting to the Head of Education and Education Assistant, our Education Co-op students play an important role in our education programs by supporting our staff and visitors with art and related activities. Ideal candidates are interested in the arts, enjoy working with children, and are responsible, hard workers.
