Art Gallery Desk Volunteer — Welcome Visitors & Info
Listed on 2026-07-30
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Customer Service/HelpDesk
Customer Service Rep, Retail Associate/ Customer Service, HelpDesk/Support, Office Administrator/ Coordinator
Call for Volunteers:
Art Gallery Desk Reception
Bronx River Art Center (BRAC)
The Bronx River Art Center is seeking friendly, responsible volunteers to serve as
Gallery Desk Reception Volunteers during our Summer & Fall 2026 gallery season. Gallery volunteers are ambassadors for our visual arts program and play a vital role in welcoming neighbors, artists, and visitors into our space.
Gallery Desk Reception Volunteers help create a warm, welcoming, and informative experience for all visitors.
Responsibilities include:
- Welcoming and orienting guests
- Answering basic questions about current exhibitions and programs
- Maintaining the gallery desk and sign-in materials
- Answering phones and directing inquiries
- Guiding visitors throughout the building as needed
This role is ideal for individuals interested in visual arts, community engagement, customer service, or nonprofit experience.
We are recruiting volunteers to support gallery hours
from August through December 2026
, including
exhibition openings and regular gallery hours
.
Gallery Shift
Hours:
- Tuesday - Friday: 2:45-6:15PM
- Saturdays & Sundays: 12:00-5:00 PM
Why Should You Volunteer at BRAC?
- Support an organization dedicated to providing meaningful art resources and creative connections to the Bronx community
- Gain hand-on experience greeting visitors, assisting guests, and representing an arts organization professionally — skills transferable to any career.
- Learn the behind the scenes of gallery operations, event coordination, and public programming support.
- Work alongside staff and artists while building confidence, responsibility, and problem-solving skills in a real-world setting.
- Receive documented volunteer hours, professional references (pending performance), and potential pathways to deeper involvement as programs grow.
Age Minimum (with Adult): 18+ , Minimum Age:18+
After expressing interest, the Opportunity Leader will contact you to confirm participation and provide directions for this opportunity.
253 Broadway, 8th floor, New York, NY 10007
Issue Area(s) Arts & culture
Population Served Families, Immigrants, Refugees or Ethnic Groups, LGBT (Lesbian, Gay,Bisexual,Transgender), Low-income communities, Visitors & Travelers, Youth
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