The annual trip is upon us! You voted, we listened! Accrington it is!
Harris volunteers and Friends of the Harris unite for the day! Thursday 21st November, 11am until 5pm.
Come along on this lovely day out and let staff and Friends of the Haworth greet us and enhance our visit. We will travel there and back on a coach provided by the Harris and tea, coffee and cake is also provided by us. You will need a packed lunch if possible as their cafe isnt equiped for a big visit like ours will be.
The Gallery opens at 12 and closes at 4pm so we will meet outside the Guild Hall in Preston at 10.45am, ready to depart at 11am.
We will leave Accrington at 4pm and hope to be back in Preston for 5pm.
We will meet staff and be given an exciting introduction of the Haworth Art Gallery then Friends of the Haworth will be available to chat to through the afternoon. There will be time to look around and visit the shop!
There are 20 places available on this trip and a further 15 places will be offered to Friends of the Harris. Amelia, Kyra and Robina will be the Harris staff that come along on the day.
More information about Haworth Art Gallery can be found here:
https://www.hyndburnbc.gov.uk/history-of-the-haworth-art-gallery/
Haworth Art Gallery was formerly known as ‘Hollins Hill House’, the home of Cotton Manufacturer William Haworth and his sister Anne and represents the riches born from the local textile industry. A Grade II listed building, Haworth Art Gallery is a country style Arts and Crafts house built by architect Walter Brierley in 1909.
What's involved?
Kicking back and relaxing
Enjoying the afternoon in a beautiful location
Meeting fellow volunteers and Friends of the Harris
Meet staff from the Haworth and Friends of the Haworth
Being inspired and feeling refreshed
Why get involved?
Great opportunity to meet others
It's a nice treat for you!
You might get ideas that you can share with the Harris and our visitors when we reopen
How to get involved?
Accept the challenge
Get your packed lunch ready
Turn up on the day for 10.45am
Ideal Skills
- Archiving
- Conservation
- Customer Service
- Design & Illustration
- Project/Event Management
- Event Stewarding
- Fundraising
- Gardening
- Languages
- Maintenance and Repair
- Money Handling
- Photography or Filming
- Reading/Storytelling
- Research
- Social Media
- Web Development
- Working independently
- Working with Children 0-5yrs
- Working with Children 6 - 12yrs
- Working with Databases
- Writing
- Working with young people aged 12+
- Interpersonal skills - listening, speaking, being approachable
- organisation - preparation and planning
- Team work
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Eye for detail
- presentation (exhibitions and displays)
- evaluation
- compassion
- patience
- Facilitation in group settings
- practical and being hands on
- Generating new ideas
- Education and Learning
- Creativity
- engaging with the public
- Friendly
- Able to follow instructions
- Happy to help
- Positive outlook and approach
- British Sign Language
- Talks and tours
- community engagement and empowerment
Ideal Interests
- Archiving
- Architecture
- Business and management
- Computers and Technology
- Conservation
- Creativity
- Design
- Events and Programming
- Food & Beverage
- Learning and Education
- Marketing and communications
- Retail
- Teaching and Training
- Visitor Service/ Front of House
- Curatorial/Working with Museum Collection
- Working with the local community
- Group work
- Giving feedback/advice and sharing ideas/thoughts
- Cultural diversity and equal opportunities
- Mentoring/supporting others
- Creating resources (worksheets, trails, booklets etc)
- History
- Fine Art
- Comtemporary Art
- Fashion and textiles
- Disability and inclusion
- engaging with the public
- Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Talks and tours
- Helping with workshops and activities
- behind the scenes
- self development and training
- Ceramics and Decorative arts