Turner Exhibition Host

Our Exhibition Hosts have a vital role to play in providing a quality, professional experience for our visitors, delivering a warm welcome, answering queries and looking after our exciting Turner's Vision at Petworth Exhibition.

What's involved? For the first time in 20 years, a wide range of JMW Turner’s artistic studies of the extraordinary landscape at Petworth House and Park will be exhibited in the very place that inspired him. Visitors will be able to discover more about his methods, and the impact Petworth had on Britain’s most celebrated artist.

‘Turner’s Vision at Petworth’ will include oil paintings and works on paper on loan from Tate and several private lenders. This range of objects gives a fascinating insight into Turner’s artistic approach, his experiments with colour and use of materials. They tell the story of his connection with the Petworth landscape, and with George O’Brien Wyndham, 3rd Earl of Egremont (1751-1837) who collected many of his works.

Our exhibition hosts:

• Help in providing excellent visitor enjoyment by interacting with visitors in a friendly and courteous way and fielding general enquiries.
• Invigilate our Turner exhibition in the exhibition gallery.
• Provide security by monitoring visitor behaviour and carrying a radio.
• Helping to protect interiors and collections from damage during open hours.
• Be proactive in delivering a high level of customer service throughout the exhibition.
• Becoming familiar with and then following the National Trust’s Health and Safety Policy at all times

This is an extremely flexible volunteering role, with shift options starting at about an hour long. You can volunteer as frequently or infrequently as you like, any day you want.

What skills do I need?

This role will suit you if you are... enthusiastic and friendly with an interest in art or Turner, and are confident with engaging with the public.

By getting involved you could:

• Learn more about Turner, art history and spend time in a beautiful environment.
• Meet new people and be part of a friendly and dedicated team.
• Improve and/or utilise your communication and interpretation skills.
• Enjoy the opportunity to make a real difference in the interpretation and engagement of this magnificent property’s history and collection.
• A regular series of social events, lectures and organised outings