Volunteer Job Description - The Prince's Drawing School

Role Type: Part Time Volunteer, 3 days per week
Sector: Arts Education/Charity
Contract: 3 month contract
Start Date: 10 th September 2012
Location: Mainly based in Shoreditch, London, you may be required to work at other venues
from time to time
The Prince’s Drawing School currently has an opportunity for a volunteer to join the team at
our head office in Shoreditch. One of The Prince’s Charities, The Prince’s Drawing School
runs an innovative programme of drawing courses including an MA level postgraduate
course, a Fine Art Foundation course, a Public Programme for adults and Drawing Clubs for
Young Artists aged 10 -18 years.
We have studios across London in Shoreditch, Trinity Buoy Wharf (near the Olympic site),
South Kensington and at Kensington Palace.
Working on the MA level course and the Public Programme, you will work on the End of Year
exhibition, marketing and press across the school, day to day administration as well as
helping to prepare for classes and events, helping out with all the millions of tasks involved in
running one of the most innovative small art schools in London.
The role would suit a recent graduate looking for valuable work experience in the art world
with a desire to gain experience working at a world-class arts charity.
Volunteer Spec
• Degree (or equivalent)
• Good knowledge of the workings of office equipment and software e.g. Microsoft
Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint), Windows XP, internet, databases
• Clear communication skills, written and verbal, able to liaise with people at all levels
• Enthusiastic and hardworking with attention to detail
• Flexible and adaptable approach
• Motivated with heaps of initiative
• Interest in the art world, marketing and press, arts education
What we can offer you:
• Benefits include travel expenses and lunch
• A supportive and friendly work environment
• Exposure to a network of distinguished artists, lecturers, collectors and
philanthropists
• The opportunity to experience the many different aspects of running a world-class
postgraduate programme and a Public Programme run in studios across London
• A varied and interesting workload comprising of organisational, theoretical, practical
and creative tasks
Any offers of work will be subject to satisfactory references, evidence of your right to work in
the UK.
To apply you will need to submit your CV and covering letter of no more than 250 words
stating why you would be perfect for the role. Email applications to
jeeti.singh@princesdrawingschool.org or deliver/mail to Jeeti Singh, 19-22Charlotte Road,
London EC2A 3SG
Closing date: Monday 13 th August 2012 (5pm)
Interview Dates: 27 th - 31 st August 2012