Volunteers are needed to help host a masterpiece at a Whitehaven museum.
The Beacon will exhibit a priceless artwork from the National Gallery and needs someone with it at all times.
It is not known what the masterpiece will be – previously, the museum has shown Jean-Siméon Chardin’s House of Cards under the scheme.
Copeland’s customer and visitor experience manager, Hether Holmes, said: “Our volunteers are among our most valuable assets, and without them the museum wouldn’t be the unique place it is.
“This is a rewarding role, and a real help to us here at the museum – hosting a masterpiece is very exciting but the invigilating can require significant staffing.
“We’re asking locals to come forward and volunteer for a number of three-hour shifts during the exhibition, which runs from September 24 until January 8. Volunteers might also be stationed around the rest of the four-storey building, depending on where they’re needed.”
Apart from being physically present in the gallery, helpers could find themselves welcoming visitors, providing information about the artwork, answering questions and gathering feedback from visitors.
The role can be seated much of the time, and doesn’t require great physical fitness. All necessary training will be provided.
Anyone interested in the role should contact the Beacon Museum’s volunteer co-ordinator, Andrew McCourt, on 01946 592302, or email andrew.mccourt@copeland.gov.uk.
