Work With Us

See our latest paid and volunteer opportunities below, and if you have any questions please get in touch on 020 8348 8716 or on enquiries@lauderdale.org.uk.

We are looking for a part-time Gallery & Programme Assistant!

This opportunity is part of the John Lyon's Arts Sector Internship programme. This programme is designed to encourage more young people with learning disabilities into employment in the arts. 

You should only apply for this role if: 
- You consider yourself to have a learning disability. This is:
a reduced intellectual ability and difficulty with everyday activities – for example household tasks, socialising or managing money – which affects someone for their whole life
- Are aged 18-29
- You live in the following London Boroughs: Barnet, Brent, Camden, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Kensington & Chelsea and the Cities of London and Westminster.

The Gallery & Programme Assistant role is the perfect opportunity to learn valuable communication, administrative and operational skills, while at the same time gaining understanding of how a small arts and heritage organisation works.

It is a hands-on role combining practical physical work (such as setting up a room, helping make examples for creative workshops or photocopying) and computer work (such as uploading information to websites and printing art submissions). It will vary across the year as our programme is seasonal. 

As part of this programme, all successful candidates will be supported throughout the interview process and in the first 9 weeks of the job by a charity called Pursuing Independent Paths. If your application is successful, your contact info will be passed on to them so that they can help you prepare for your interview. 

 

To apply, please email fill out the application form and email it to kives@lauderdale.org.uk with the subject ‘Application for Gallery & Programme Assistant’

If you have any questions or would like any help with your application, please call us on 020 8348 8716 or email enquiries@lauderdale.org.uk.

Become a Volunteer

Why Volunteer?

As a charity, Lauderdale House relies on the help of our generous supporters, both donors and volunteers. We have a small core team of permanent staff members, who are supported in their work by an active group of dedicated volunteers.

Volunteers are at the heart of the organisation and are fundamental to what we achieve. They include people of all ages, some looking to acquire new skills and experience, others who simply enjoy the opportunity to give something back to the community in a friendly and creative atmosphere. We look for volunteers who are happy to be involved and have a hands-on approach. Opportunities include stewarding in the gallery and on reception, supporting the education programme, developing content for heritage interpretation, historical research, supporting our marketing, answering enquiries, assisting with fundraising and helping with general administration.

Our existing volunteers include people of all ages from a variety of backgrounds and experience.  Some people are looking to gain that extra edge on their CV and acquire new skills and experience; others simply enjoy the opportunity to give something back to the community in a friendly and creative atmosphere. There many ways you can contribute to Lauderdale House and we like to agree specific programmes of work for every individual to ensure that everyone finds what they are looking for and they can make an impact on what we do.

We are currently recruiting for the following volunteer roles:

Volunteer Receptionist and Gallery Steward 
Volunteers in this role are often the first point of contact for visitors to the house, and bring a warm and welcoming atmosphere to Lauderdale. The role includes manning the gallery, which has an array of exhibitions which alter monthly, answering visitors’ questions, taking calls for the office, completing general administration tasks and generally being a friendly face for our visitors.

Fundraising Assistant
The fundraising assistant is essential for the survival of Lauderdale House, as being a charitable organisation, we rely on the generosity of others to support us in the work we do for the community and as an arts house. This position includes tasks such as contacting existing donors, and identifying new ones, updating donor data information, researching trusts, as well as working with the Director to plan regular communication plan for donors. 

Education Volunteer
We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented person looking to volunteer one day a week at the House to support our busy Education & Outreach team with general administrative work, data input, proof reading, organising and ordering materials, exhibition installation in our Courtyard community gallery and more. If you're interested or if you have any questions, please email our Education & Outreach Manager Liv Clements with your CV and a bit about yourself.

To find out more, please call us on 020 8348 8716 or email us at enquiries@lauderdale.org.uk.

If you’re interested in learning more about volunteering at Lauderdale House then please email us or call on 020 8348 8716. Whether you can commit to joining us for a day every week or want to help out intermittently, we will be happy to try to accommodate you. 

What Our Volunteers Say

"I can meet and work with friendly, interesting, charming, lively, cultured, civilised, competent, purposeful people of all ages, nationalities and backgrounds."
-Tony O’Halloran, volunteer since 1999

"Lauderdale House was the stepping stone for me to change career paths.  I wouldn’t be where I am now without it and I will be eternally grateful for their help."
- Martin Jackson, Admin Manager at Mercury Musical Developments

"I think it is a great experience which gives you the opportunity to meet new people and makes you feel part of a lovely local community like Highgate Village."
- Teresa, volunteer since 2018