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Youth Ambassador program

An exciting opportunity for young people aged 18 to 30 years old living in the G21 region to gain a valuable learning experience and an understanding of arts industry knowledge, operations and leadership skills through a specialised training program coinciding with Geelong Gallery’s upcoming exhibition Cutting Through Time—Cressida Campbell, Margaret Preston, and the Japanese Print (18 May to 28 July 2024).

Aims and objectives of the Youth Ambassador Program:

• Connect and empower young people through arts, training and wellbeing initiatives
• Provide valuable work experience
• Provide connections across diverse communities to promote use of and public ownership of Geelong Gallery
• Increase participants confidence and self-esteem, social belonging through acquisition of new skills
• Increase understanding of industry operations and professional development
• Providing paid employment

Key dates:

• Program commences on Thursday 16 May until Sunday 28 July 2024
• All participants will need to be available to attend training at Geelong Gallery on Thursday 16 May, from 2.30pm to 5.30pm
• Work experience: 1 x 4-hour shifts shadowing a Gallery volunteer and Visitor service member to gain experience in exhibition invigilation, ticketing and events
• 4 x 4-hour paid casual positions during the exhibition (May to July 2024)

If you are interested in learning more about the program please contact Alisha Lyon, Youth Projects Coordinator youth@Geelonggallery.org.au

If you are interested in being involved in the program, you can either:

-Email Alisha Lyon, Youth Projects Coordinator youth@geelonggallery.org.au and tell us a little about yourself. Including, why are you interested in being involved in the program? What type of skills do you hope to gain from the program? What are your interests?  

-Or call the Geelong Gallery and speak with Alisha Lyon over the phone on (03) 5229 2645.

-Or arrange a time to meet in person at the Gallery (55 little Malop Street, Geelong 3220).

For further details please contact:
Alisha Lyon
Youth Projects Coordinator
youth@Geelonggallery.org.au

Vocational training and work experience program

As the leading visual arts institution in the region, Geelong Gallery is excited to announce a new specialised work experience and vocational training program supporting young people aged 15 to 18 living in the G21 region.

The program is designed for secondary students, to gain valuable learning experience and an understanding of arts industry knowledge, and develop communication skills and professional development through a specialised training program. 

Suitable for Secondary School students aged 15 to 18 years. Including Year 10 Work experience placement students, Structured Workplace Learning programs for VCE/VCEVM (Vocational Major students). The program aims to support a successful transition to further education, training or employment after school.

Key program dates:
Term 4, 2023 program
Term 2, 2024 program
Term 2, 2024 work experience placement (1 week)

Online training program available from 7 October 2023 for young people living in regional, and/or remote areas, or have additional access needs.

If you have a student that would suite this program please contact Alisha Lyon, Youth Projects Coordinator youth@geelonggallery.org.au for further information regarding the program.

For students interested in being involved in the program, you can either:

-Email Alisha Lyon, Youth Projects Coordinator youth@geelonggallery.org.au and tell us a little about yourself. Including, why are you interested in being involved in the program? What type of skills do you hope to gain from the program? What are your interests?  

-Or call the Geelong Gallery and speak with Alisha Lyon over the phone on (03) 5229 2645.

-Or arrange a time to meet in person at the Gallery (55 little Malop Street, Geelong 3220).

For further details please contact:
Alisha Lyon
Youth Projects Coordinator
youth@Geelonggallery.org.au

Volunteer opportunities

Would you like to volunteer amongst a team of diverse and interesting people of all ages and backgrounds?

Geelong Gallery is currently welcoming new volunteers to the team to support the delivery of the Gallery’s 2023 exhibition programs.

To apply, please submit an Expression of Interest (EOI).

Please submit an online application or contact Ally Deam, Visitor Services Manager and Volunteer Coordinator at ally@geelonggallery.org

Learn Volunteer

Geelong Gallery’s Learn Volunteer program aims to develop a team of skilled and dedicated individuals who can promote learning and take students on a journey to explore, respond and understand exhibitions. 

If you believe you have the relevant skills and professional experiences to support the delivery of our upcoming Learn program, please register your interest.