We are always looking for volunteers to help with jobs around the Guild. In fact, as a non-profit volunteer based organization, we rely on it. As part of our continued effort to organize Guild information so it is easier for our members to access, we created a page of volunteer needs. Remember, no amount of time you have to give is too small.
THE GUILD NEEDS H E L P!
Call during our office hours or email
info@ocartistsguild.org and someone will contact you with details.
Signup as a Gallery Helper
The Gallery Committee requests you assistance in the execution of the Monthly Members’ Show – help with the check-in and identification labels, assist our expert gallery hangers(those who have special skill in the placement of the art on our walls) and see that all the works are claimed and returned at the end of the show. Call during our office hours or email info@ocartistsguild.org and someone from the committee will contact you with details.
Communications
Our publicity team, headed by Linda Dunn has many opportunities for you to help. If you can help in any of the following areas you will be an important contributor to the growth of the Guild and success of our activities.
calling in information to various newspapers
help to keep our electronic bulletin board up to date and accurate
help us post to cable tv message channels
creating flyers to promote Guild happenings
updating websites that allow us to post our events
clipping articles about the Guild, its members and other art organizations
assisting with our newsletter – you can volunteer to write one of our columns!
assisting the maintenance of our membership roles
delivering information packets to over 55 communities
House and Grounds- occasional helper
• Gardening Summer isn’t the only time they need tended to. Work done in the spring and fall really prepares them for the summer.
• Handy Person If you are good with a hammer, paintbrush or screw driver there is always something to do to help keep our Victorian house looking beautiful and from falling apart.
• Decorating Currently we only decorate for Christmas, and can always use help
“decking the halls” for the season. Would anyone want to decorate for other holidays or seasons?
• Spring/Fall Cleaning outside windows, porch and carriage house.
Gallery Receptionist (sitter)
Imagine if you brought some out of town guests to the Guild to show off our beautiful building and gallery shows only to find that we were closed! Not because it was not Tuesday-Sunday 1-4pm, but because we had no volunteer available for that particular day. The jobs of the receptionist are the following:
Sign up for one 3 hour session each month
Find a replacement for yourself if you are unable to serve on your scheduled day
Be at the Guild to open at 1pm and stay until 4pm (weather permitting)
Greet visitors and show them around; answer questions.
Offer brochures, membership application and newsletter.
Answer the telephone and take notes for follow-up if needed.
Assist with office tasks as you are needed and able.
If you cannot be a scheduled receptionist, offer to be on our list of substitutes!
Training is provided in any area that you need help
Committee Work
Did you know that you are welcome to help many of our standing committees? Your help can be now and then or you can join the committee and get in on both the planning and the execution of our activities. Here is a list of our committees.
Executive Board – annual elections in May, meets monthly, 1 st Tuesday at 7PM
Gallery Committee – manages the monthly Solo Shows and Members’ Shows, meets monthly
Grant Application Committee – identifies and prepares grant applications
Gift Shop Operations – a valuable service to our members, run by volunteer members
Special Events Committees – appointed by the President for specific events
