Volunteering Opportunity

MID STREET LAB & THE VAULT – VOLUNTEER GUIDE

Join our creative community in Brighton.

📍 Mid Street Lab – 80 St George’s Road, BN2 1EF
📍 The Vault – 42–43 King’s Road Arches, BN1 2LN

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Apply

Email: info@midstreetlab.com / connect@midstreetlab.com
Instagram: @midstreetlab • @thevaultbrighton

Send:

• Your name
• Contact details
• A few lines about you
• Your availability

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1. Welcome

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Mid Street Lab & The Vault.
We’re a CIC non-profit supporting early-career, emerging and local artists while creating welcoming cultural spaces for everyone.
Volunteers keep our doors open, our visitors welcomed and our exhibitions alive.

2. Our Mission

We believe:

• What we see matters
• Art belongs to everyone
• Local talent deserves visibility
• Creativity strengthens communities

As a volunteer, you help us build a more inclusive, vibrant Brighton.

3. Why Volunteer?

🌱 Creative Development – Hands-on gallery experience, curation insight, installation skills
🎨 Artist-Friendly – Flexible shifts, behind-the-scenes access, networking
🤝 Community Connection – Join openings, talks, workshops and events
🔧 Skill Building – Front of house, events, customer care, arts admin, digital content

4. Volunteer Roles

Gallery Invigilation – Welcome visitors, support exhibitions, collect feedback
Installation Support – Help with prep, install/deinstall, materials, labels
Event Support – Openings, talks, workshops, guest flow
Retail Support – Assist in the art shop, restock, display
Digital Support – Photos, videos, IG stories, content creation

Choose one role or mix and match.

5. What You’ll Learn

• Gallery operations
• Exhibition flow
• Visitor experience
• Event coordination
• Retail & merchandising
• Digital communication
• Arts management basics

• references, mentoring & growth opportunities

6. Expectations

We ask volunteers to:

• Be punctual, respectful, reliable
• Uphold inclusivity & anti-discrimination
• Handle artwork safely
• Follow health & safety guidance

We provide:
Training, supervision, clear communication and a supportive environment.

7. Scheduling

Flexible shifts:

• Weekdays at the Lab
• Thurs–Mon at The Vault
• Opening nights, workshops, installs

Shifts are 2–4 hours and work around your classes, studio time or other commitments.

8. Your Journey

1. Sign up
2. Welcome chat
3. Orientation & tour
4. First shadow shift
5. Choose your focus & grow

9. Safeguarding & CIC Notes

• Volunteers hold no legal responsibilities
• Directors manage safeguarding & compliance
• A senior team member is always on site
• Volunteers covered by public liability insurance
• GDPR policies apply

Policies available on request.