Volunteer

McIntosh Gallery hosts opportunities for volunteers to get involved, meet interesting people, and learn more about art and gallery practices at Western University. Please note that our volunteer program is currently FULL for Winter 2026, but you are welcome to inquire and we will contact you should a position open up. 

To inquire about future volunteer opportunities at McIntosh Gallery, contact Heather Carey, Gallery Operations Officer hcarey@uwo.ca 

 Collections assistant Emily and collections volunteer Kath in McIntosh Gallery's collection storage vault

Collections assistant Emily, and colletions volunteer Kath work in McIntosh Gallery's Collection storage vault.

New for 2026/27: McIntosh Gallery is joining the Western Peer Leader Program! McIntosh Gallery will host the following volunteer positions:

  • Communications/Social Media Ambassadors
  • Program Facilitator/Docents
  • Collections Assistants
  • Curatorial Assistants

More information will be posted soon!



What our volunteers have to say...

"Working at the McIntosh Gallery is a wonderful experience, as I have learned new skills and meet interesting people! I plan to complete my MFA, and this opportunity connects me to other individuals within the contemporary art scene in London. Working in such a thought-provoking environment has had positive affects on my own work, and brings me much enjoyment. The staff at the McIntosh gallery is supportive, helpful, and will work to suit the schedule needs of others. Thank you McIntosh staff for this wonderful opportunity, I enjoy coming into the gallery every week very much!"

- Anonymous, Faculty of Arts & Humanities (Visual Arts)

"As a student with a lot of diverse interests I have always had a lot on the go. Volunteering at the McIntosh has given me the opportunity to get involved in the Western community while at the same time gaining valuable long-term work experience."

- Nicole Kipfer, Faculty of Arts & Humanities (Visual Arts & English)