GET INVOLVED: VOLUNTEERING
Volunteers have always been critical to the success of OH! Open House. As our ambassadors, our guides, crew and story-collectors, champion neighbourhood histories and artworks to our diverse audiences. Senior volunteers play a key role in our development, leading numerous planning subcommittees over the years and bringing our programmes to greater heights. Most indispensably, our volunteer community are our most loyal advocates who keep us steadfast in our mission to tell alternative stories of Singapore through Art.
WHY JOIN US?
MASTER THE SKILLS OF APPRECIATING ART AND SHARING HERITAGE STORIES
Our training equips you with expertise in art interpretation, community engagement, facilitation, and more.
GAIN FIRST-HAND EXPERIENCE IN A PROFESSIONAL ARTS ORGANISATION
From research and community groundwork to conceptualisation and execution, volunteers can get involved in all phases of our programmes.
BE PART OF A CLOSE-KNIT COMMUNITY AT THE FOREFRONT OF DISCOVERING SINGAPORE’S ALTERNATIVE STORIES
Forge relationships with over 700 like-minded individuals through our meaningful volunteer engagement opportunities like exclusive museum tours and curator talks.
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Forge relationships with over 700 like-minded individuals through our meaningful volunteer engagement opportunities like exclusive museum tours and curator talks.
HEAR FROM OUR VOLUNTEERS
HEAR FROM OUR VOLUNTEERS
GENERAL ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
We have a range of volunteer roles that you can get involved in based on our current programming.
GUIDE
- Lead art walks, introducing audiences to the artworks, curatorial concepts, and neighbourhood histories. You’ll be the face and voice of our programmes.
- Comfort with public speaking is essential. Familiarity with the arts is a plus but not required.
CREW
- Support event and artwork setup, ticketing, and ushering to ensure a seamless audience experience.
- Attention to detail, proactivity, and adaptability are essential.
STORY-COLLECTORS
- Engage with residents and document the stories that shape our future programmes. You’ll be the ears of the neighbourhood.
- Enjoying public interaction is essential. Experience in community engagement or facilitation is beneficial but not required.
SENIOR ROLES & RESPONSIBLITIES:
As volunteers gain experience, they get the opportunity to take on a leadership position or join a planning subcommittee.
VOLUNTEER LEADER:
Mentor, Trainer, Socials
- Leaders help grow our volunteer community by supporting in these areas:
- Mentor: Onboard and orient of new volunteers
- Trainer: Conduct General Training and upskilling sessions
- Socials: Lead community-building and engagement events for fellow volunteers
SUBCOMMITTEES
- Subcommittee members advise and assist in shaping future programmes. Learn more about our current subcommittees.
TRAINING
We’re committed to keeping our volunteers up to date with arts and heritage capabilities.
Our tailored General Training modules provide hands-on experience in the following skills:
ART ANALYSIS
Develop visual analysis skills through close encounters with museum artworks. Learn to identify formal elements and practise using new vocabulary to share your interpretations.
CONSTRUCTING NARRATIVES
Learn how histories intertwine with artwork stories, and practise linking numerous artworks to a common theme to create a compelling overall narrative.
FACILITATION
Enhance public speaking skills and acquire the techniques to lead engaging and meaningful dialogues.