Summer Camp Assistant
As a member of the Summer Camp Team, Volunteers assist Instructors with programs for children ages 4-14 years. They are integral to our promise of superior customer service and excellence in programming.
· Assist instructors with studio set-up and clean-up
· Assist with program activities
· Help to provide supervision for camp participants ages 4-14years.
APPROXIMATE HOURS
Summer: July and / or August (70 hours - 2 consecutive weeks)
March break: 35 hours (one week)
MINIMUM AGE
For this particular program, all students must have completed Grade nine at program start and be at least 15 years old.
PROGRAM DATES
March Break: Set by the Thames Valley District School Board
Summer: July & August
Seasonal Class Assistant
As a member of the Seasonal Class Team, Volunteers assist Instructors with programs for children ages 4-14 years. They are integral to our promise of superior customer service and excellence in programming.
· Assist instructors with studio set-up and clean-up
· Assist with program activities
· Help to provide supervision for camp participants ages 4-14years.
APPROXIMATE HOURS
Winter Session: 6 to 8 Saturdays (hours vary) 2 to 3 hours per sat.
Spring Session: 6 to 8 Saturdays (hours vary) 2 to 3 hours per sat.
Fall Session: 6 to 8 Saturdays (hours vary 2 to 3 hours per sat.
MINIMUM AGE
For this particular program, all students must have completed Grade nine at program start and be at least 15 years old.
PROGRAM DATES
Winter Session: January to March
Spring Session: April to May
Fall Session: November to December
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For an Application please visit us at the Art Centre or fill out the form provided: Our Volunteer Coordinator Suzette Terry will be happy to help you!
St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre Volunteer Program
Information
Statement of Purpose for Volunteers at the Art Centre
Volunteers of all ages play an integral part in fulfilling the mission of the Art Centre. They provide support, expertise, time, experience, ideas, and energy enabling projects and tasks to be accomplished that would not have been possible without the volunteers. Volunteers work side-by-side with staff and learn from them, the collections, and the experiences they have with visitors at the Art Centre. They learn about the art Centre, the regional artists, and have opportunities to share this with the public.
How to Become a Volunteer
Fill out and return an application.
To receive an packet please contact Suzette Terry sterry@stepac.ca
The coordinator will set up an interview to discuss the volunteer opportunities in person, tour areas of interest, and determine if your interest match an available position.
The coordinator will make a placement based on available jobs as well as the interests and skills of the applicant. The coordinator will also introduce volunteers to their supervisor or schedule the volunteer for any upcoming special events.
What to Expect from the Art Centre
· The Art Centre provides volunteers with the training needed to complete the task.
· The Art Centre treats volunteers in a professional, friendly manner.
· The Art Centre provides an annual appreciation event, and a safe working environment.
Expectations of Volunteers
A volunteer is someone who chooses to perform services for the Art Centre without compensation or expectation of compensation, and who performs a task at the direction of, and on behalf of the Art Centre. A volunteer must be officially accepted and enrolled by the Art Centre prior to performance of the task.
Volunteers are expected to:
· Complete tasks as agreed upon and as listed in job description.
· Come in as scheduled, on time, and stay until the end of time committed.
· Be pleasant, helpful, welcoming, and understanding when interacting with visitors. They are our guests and we want them to come back to the art Centre.
· Follow the Art Centre policies and procedures as listed in this manual and report any safety concerns or maintenance issues.
· Record the hours they have worked.
Training
Training varies depending on the volunteer job.
One-time special events training will be on-the-job on the day of the event, with instructions and descriptions discussed with you before the event.
Ongoing positions will have thorough on-the-job training before volunteers are asked to anything on their own.
Benefits
Benefits of a Art Centre volunteer position include:
· Camaraderie with fellow volunteers
· Free admission to Art Centre special events when you volunteer at them.
· Enhance your interpersonal skills, such as understanding people better, motivating others, and dealing with difficult situations.
· Gain specific and job related skills and improve job opportunities.
· Gain more knowledge about the community and the organization.
Special Events Assistant
Commitment: Planning for Events occur all year long. Minimum 2 1/2 days a month. 3hours each.
Duration: Weekends too!
What’s In It For YOU! You’ll get to meet lots of people who are passionate about art and the Art Centre and have the satisfaction of securing the
Art Centre in the Community. You’ll also get some good experience of attending events if you’re looking to add to your CV - employers love a bit of
voluntary experience.
Why We Need YOU! We need you skills in implementing and planning our events. Your input will ensure that we are meeting the needs of our
community. We also need some help in setting up tables and displays, chatting to the public.
The Skills You Need: If you enjoy art and all that it brings to the quality of life to our community. You’ll need to be smiley, welcoming and like
chatting to people. Strong organizational skill are an asset. You will be required to supply a criminal record check.
Notes: All the training necessary and background information will be provided. We rely upon memberships and donations to fund our work. By
volunteering your time and skills, you could make a real difference to the work of the Art Centre.
Job Descriptions
Reception Desk
Commitment: We are open all year long. Tuesday / Wednesday 10-4, Thursday / Friday 10-9 Saturday 12-4 and Sunday 10-3. Volunteer hours
all during 10-4 Tuesday to Friday. Minimum 3 hours.
Duration: Due to training commitment, minimum 3 hours per month. 10:00 am-1:00pm or 1:00pm-4:00pm
What’s In It For YOU! You’ll get to meet lots of people who are passionate about art and the Art Centre and have the satisfaction of securing the
Art Centre in the Community. You’ll also get some good experience if you’re looking to add to your CV - employers love a bit of voluntary
experience.
Why We Need YOU! We need your friendly face to welcome visitors in!
The Skills You Need: You’ll need to be smiley and welcoming, and enjoy talking to members of the public. You will be required to supply a criminal
record check.
Notes: All the training necessary and background information will be provided. We rely upon memberships and donations to fund our work. By
volunteering your time and skills, you could make a real difference to the work of the Art Centre. You will also learn retail skills and registrations for
classes and workshops. Great telephone etiquette is an asset.
Media and Promotions
Commitment: We are open all year long. Tuesday / Wednesday 10-4, Thursday / Friday 10-9 Saturday 12-4 and Sunday 10-3. Volunteer hours fall during 10-4
Tuesday to Friday.
Duration: Ongoing
What’s In It For YOU! You’ll get to meet lots of people who are passionate about art and the Art Centre and have the satisfaction of securing the Art Centre in the
Community. You’ll also get some good experience if you’re looking to add to your CV - employers love a bit of voluntary experience.
Why We Need YOU! We require occasional help to keep us up to date with press cutting, advertising of events through posters, flyers and the internet.
The Skills You Need: Enthusiasm and an eye for detail. A good understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel and Publisher. A good understanding of the internet and
good organizational skills.
Notes: All the training necessary and background information will be provided. We rely upon memberships and donations to fund our work. By volunteering your
time and skills, you could make a real difference to the work of the Art Centre. Great telephone etiquette is an asset. All applicants must provide a criminal record
check.
Board Committees
Commitment: Minimum 3 hours per month.
Duration: Ongoing
What’s In It For YOU! You’ll get to meet lots of people who are passionate about art and the Art Centre and have the satisfaction of securing the Art Centre in
the Community. You’ll also get some good experience if you’re looking to add to your CV - employers love a bit of voluntary experience.
Why We Need YOU! Help the Art Centre raise vital funds, policy development, collection management and increasing the membership of the Art Centre.
The Skills You Need: You will be a good motivator, friendly and outgoing and enjoy meeting people, in short, you will be happy managing and supporting other
people in their volunteering role with the Art Centre. You will also have a high level of motivation, good communication and interpersonal skills, basic computer
skills and an ability to work on won initiative. Experience of working with volunteers is desirable but not essential.
Notes: All the training necessary and background information will be provided. We rely upon memberships and donations to fund our work. By volunteering your
time and skills, you could make a real difference to the work of the Art Centre. Great telephone etiquette is an asset. All applicants must provide a criminal
record check.
