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Call for volunteers: help out at the 'engage' International Conference in Leeds, 11-12 November

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The engage Conference 2014 will explore the broad and inspiring theme of innovation in the context of education and learning in galleries, museums and the visual arts. The programme will consider gallery education and examine where practice has been innovative in the past, in the present, and how it can continue to innovate in the future. There will be a focus on the potential of digital technologies to encourage new ways of engaging with art and ideas, and discussion about the importance of innovation, provocation and disruption in learning and education across different art forms.

The event will bring together around 200 educators, curators, directors, artists and other experts, through a discursive and practical Conference programme which will include a series of key note presentations, case studies and workshops. The Conference will take place on Monday 10 and Tuesday 11 November, at Northern Ballet and other venues in central Leeds, and will be accompanied by a Fringe programme on Monday 10, Tuesday 11 and Wednesday 12 November. Please see the engage website for further details and a list of speakers.

engage are looking for people who can volunteer to work with their small team on 10-12 November. Volunteers do not need to be available for the whole time. Volunteers should live locally and/or be able to get to the venues themselves*. The opportunity would particularly suit current students or recent graduates who are interested in gallery education and/or digital programmes, and/or those who wish to gain some events work experience. Volunteers will have the opportunity to listen-in to much of the event.

engage are looking for:

  • General volunteers: To help with registration and the general running of the event, ensuring delegates have what they need and can find out where they need to go.
  • Digital volunteers: Taking photos, possibly creating short video or audio interviews, and editing photos and videos for use on the engage website.

Applications are invited by the deadline of 10am on Monday 27 October. Visit the website for more information and an application form.

Benefits of volunteering are:

  • Experience of working on an international arts conference
  • The opportunity to hear presentations, case studies, debates and take part in workshops
  • Lunch and refreshments on days worked, plus a selection of engage publications
  • A chance to meet delegates and staff, and get a first-hand insight into working in gallery education and the visual arts

* Please note that engage are unable to cover travel or accommodation costs