Luminarium: Myriad (Architects of Air) – Front of House Steward (Volunteer)

We have an exciting opportunity for volunteers at Woolwich Works to play an integral part of our upcoming exhibition Luminarium: Myriad, created by the world-renowned Architects of Air. This is for people who enjoy engaging with a wide array of visitors, who have a passion for art and architecture, or who want to develop event management and production skills. It also serves as a great introduction for new, aspiring producers and managers of arts-based projects.

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Luminarium: Myriad requires your availability between 1^st April and 6^th April 2026 from 10:00 to 19:00. We do not expect people to volunteer for every shift, however, we do require volunteers to be available for a minimum of 18-hours over the course of the exhibition, as well as completing a training session.

As a volunteer you will:

• Welcome visitors in a friendly manner, supporting and guiding them around the exhibition.
• Deliver a number of tasks and activities including welcome greetings and safety speeches, assisting access patrons, and facilitating reception area and ticketing. There are unique tasks we require all stewards to participate in, in which specific skills are utilised and garnered.
• Attend briefings, where essential information for an event is communicated.
• Participate in fire evacuations and other general emergency procedures. You will also assist in carrying out safety checks and help ensure that visitors are safe throughout their visit.
• Report any audiences behaviour that is not permitted during our shows.
• Listen to and take feedback from our visitors, to help us to learn and improve.

As a volunteer you will gain the following:

• A formal Woolwich Works reference letter upon successful completion.
• Hands-on live event experience.
• Direct networking with Woolwich Works team, artists, curators, and organisers.
• Behind-the-scenes access to a world-renowned art instillation.
• 20% discount in our Visitors’ Book Café.
• Free refreshments.
• Lunch provided on shift.
• Meet and work with like-minded people in the arts and culture industry.

What kind of person are we looking for?

• Confident and enthusiastic individuals.
• Professional and safety oriented.
• Strong ownership of responsibilities.
• Clear communication skills.
• Over 18.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to volunteers@woolwich.works