Volunteer

Help us bring The Piece Hall’s story to life

The Piece Hall Trust is the charity that is responsible for realising an exciting new chapter for The Piece Hall.

We’re looking for people who can spare their time to support the delivery of our vision and to help ensure The Piece Hall is well-known as an outstanding visitor destination.

In return for your time, knowledge and enthusiasm, volunteering at The Piece Hall will offer you the chance to:

  • Have fun and meet new people
  • Make a positive difference to a local charity
  • Share and learn new skills
  • Boost your CV and industry experience
  • Work in a fascinating Grade I listed building

We hope you’re ready to join us on this journey.

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Join Us

We’re looking for an exceptional team of volunteers to welcome visitors and assist with our public programmes in the following roles:

Event volunteers

Events Volunteers will play an important role in supporting the exciting programme of events at The Piece Hall throughout the year. Events Volunteers will be mainly based around the Courtyard giving out information, directing visitors and being a friendly face of The Piece Hall team.

Gallery Assistant Volunteer

The Piece Hall Gallery is a stunning setting for exhibitions from established local and national artists. As a Gallery Assistant Volunteer you will welcome visitors into the gallery, provide information and assistance as needed, and help ensure visitors have a positive and enjoyable experience.

Heritage Guide Volunteer

Amongst the colonnaded galleries of this unique stone building there lies over two centuries of history. As a Heritage Guide Volunteer you will enhance the visitor experience by providing sightseers with an informative and engaging hour long tour, guiding both public tours and private groups to uncover its remarkable past.

Learning Programme Volunteer

The Piece Hall’s Heritage & Learning team deliver workshops and activities for schools, families and adults. As a Learning Programme Volunteer you will encourage people to take part, support group leaders and provide a welcome and engaging atmosphere.

Visitor Welcome Volunteer

As a leading destination for the North of England, The Piece Hall welcomes visitors from far and wide. As a Visitor Welcome Volunteer you will provide information and assistance as needed to ensure visitors have a positive and enjoyable experience.

Next Steps

If you would like to express an interest in any of our volunteer opportunities please complete the form below: