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Active in
the Arts
Active in the Arts is the volunteer
program of Columbia Arts. Sine the Center has only
two paid positions, there is plenty of work for the
rest of us. If you are currently volunteering, thank
you. If you are not yet volunteering, ,but would
like to, please check out the many position descriptions
listed below. Choose from regularly schedule work
or occasionally 'on call' jobs. Volunteering for
the Arts is a wonderful way to expand your social
horizons, learn new skills, share your breadth of
experience and give back to the community.
Active in the Arts Job Descriptions
Administration -
Help with filing, envelope stuffing and light typing.
As a receptionist you would work the front desk
assisting patrons and answering telephones. Daytime
hours only.
Handy Persons -
There is always a need for help with repairs around
the building. These jobs are intermittent and would
be called as needed.
Database Maintenance - Help keep
our database up to date, and helping send out renewal
notes. Knowledge of Microsoft Access software is
helpful.
Marketing
and Publicity - Have
a marketing or PR background? We'd love to hear from
you!
Publicity
Assistant - If you are
running around anyway, how about helping to distribute
flyers, posters, etc.
Fundraising - There are some people
who just love to raise money and we would just love
for you to help us!
Receptions
and Intermissions Coordinator - Schedule volunteers to be at the Center before
a reception or show. Coordinate with volunteers to
make sure all table service, flowers and food is
in place on time. Theater Manager or Show Curator
would send any special needs/requests to this coordinator
person for each event.
Receptions
and Intermissions Volunteers - If you like to help create a lovely party, we'd
love to talk with you. You may be asked by the Coordinator
to do one or more of the following:
- Prepare appetizers and/or sweets and bring them
to the Center before an event.
- Provide fresh flowers for the event.
- Serve beverages (an OLCC license
may be required) at the event.
- Keep trays fresh/service table
or area clean/coffee-tea refilled at the event
(training in food service and handling would be
helpful).
- Serve on 'Kitchen Patrol' and help clean up after
an event.
Ticket Sales -
Come an hour before the performance to sell tickets
and handle will-call at the box office. Your theater
admission is complimentary.
Ushering -
Usher and se the performance! Come one hour before
the performance and stay for light housekeeping after
the show. Your theatre admission is complimentary.
Stage Crew -
Get involved in helping with a CAST production. You
can work on set construction, customers, makeup,
props, lighting, stage management, and more! You
will be called on a per show basis.
Art Gallery
Retail Sales - Volunteers are expected
to know about the artists involved in each show,
assist customers, make sales and provide light
housekeeping.
Art Show Assistant -
Help hang and take down monthly art shows. You will
be called as needed.
Art Teacher's
Aide - Teachers need
help preparing materials and working with children.
If you have experience with children and are familiar
with art materials, your help would be appreciated!
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