Volunteers

The MWVAA needs volunteers to assist in the many upcoming events and programs. If you have an interest in the visual arts and some time to get involved, we’re the organization for you. Get involved today! Give us a call at 603-356-2787 or contact us.

What Volunteers Do

Volunteer Positions

An orientation session will be held at various times throughout the year to familiarize volunteers with the MWVAA, provide an overview of the range of volunteer positions available, provide a list of events with the number of volunteers needed, and to arrange “training” for specific positions to ensure success.

Positions Related to: Events & Exhibits • Marketing & Promotion • Office Assistance • Coordinators • Technology

Events & Exhibits

Artist of the Month Opening Reception Coordinator: Be the point person for organizing the setup and breakdown of the Artist of the Month Opening Receptions and be the led host/hostess for the MWVAA for this event.

Skills and interests necessary or helpful for the job:

Passion for and interest in the visual arts
Ability to follow a plan for the event
Dependable and will follow through on commitments
Attention to detail
Ability to delegate
Enjoy meeting and talking with people

Hours: 4-5 hours per month.

Length of Commitment: Three Artist of the Month Opening Receptions per year

Event Decorations: To provide the decorations and help decorate at various MWVAA events.

Skills and interests necessary or helpful for the job:

Passion for and interest in the visual arts
Creative
Like to decorate
Bargain hunter
Can work within a budget
Good at floral arranging
Dependable

Hours: Dependent on the event

Length of Commitment: Per event

Event Refreshments: To provide refreshments for a variety of MWVAA events throughout the year

Skills and interests necessary or helpful for the job:

Like to cook
Good cook
Clean kitchen
Dependable

Hours: Whatever time it takes to make the refreshment signed up for

Length of Commitment: Per event

Gallery or Show Sitter: The gallery sitter’s job is to greet guests; distribute programs; direct attendees to membership and information desk; review artist profiles in order to answer questions pertaining to the artists and their work.

Skills and interests necessary or helpful for the job:

Passion for and interest in the visual arts
Outgoing personality
Professional dress and manner
Knowledge of various art media (will be included in orientation)

Hours: Three hours during exhibiting hours

Length of Commitment: Per event; for regular hours at the MWV Visual Arts Center

Photographer: Take photographs of exhibits, Annual Meeting (usually in November), auctions, demonstrations, classes and other events.

Skills and interests necessary or helpful for the job:

Passion for and interest in the visual arts
Must have a digital camera
Knowledge of good composition
Experience in taking pictures
Portfolio of work to show Volunteer Committee
Neat in appearance
Dependable

Hours: Dependent on event – minimum of 1 hour per event

Length of Commitment: Specific events; 6 months

Show Hanging Committee: Design the layout of the received work and hang the show in an equitable manner and to be aesthetically pleasing.

Skills and interests necessary or helpful for the job:

Passion for and interest in the visual arts
Previous experience hanging exhibits or willingness to learn
General knowledge of 2D and 3D media
General appreciation for all mediums
Open-mindedness
Fairness in displaying work received
Dependable

Hours: 2-4 hours, dependent on number of exhibiting artists

Length of Commitment: Specific events; 6 months

Show Intake Assistant – Assist with the receipt of artwork for shows.

Skills and interests necessary or helpful for the job:

Passion for and interest in the visual arts
Attention to detail
Organizational skills
Ability to follow procedures accurately
Friendly personality
Dependable

Hours: 2-4 hours per show

Length of Commitment: 3 or more shows per year

Show Set-up Assistant: Pick up equipment from the MWVAA office and deliver to show location. Set up panels, lighting, chairs and tables.

Skills and interests necessary or helpful for the job:

Passion for and interest in the visual arts
Helpful to own or have access to truck or large SUV type vehicle to pick up and deliver equipment. Mainly equipment to transport includes panels (exhibit screens), lighting and may include brochures and other necessary paperwork
Must be in good physical health and able to lift a weight of up to 50 lbs
Dependable

Hours: 3-4 hours, dependent on number of exhibiting artists and driving distance

Length of Commitment: Specific events; 6 months

Show Break-down Assistant: Dismantle equipment at the show site and deliver to MWVAA office. Take down panels, lighting, rearrange chairs and tables to their designated place, and/or pick up extra chairs that are the property of the MWVAA office.

Skills and interests necessary or helpful for the job:

Passion and interest in the visual arts
Helpful to own or have access to truck or large SUV type vehicle to pick up and deliver equipment. Mainly equipment to transport includes panels (exhibit screens), lighting and may include brochures and other necessary paperwork
Must be in good physical health and able to lift a weight of up to 50 lbs
Dependable

Hours: 2-3 hours, dependent on the number of exhibiting artists and driving distance

Length of Commitment: Specific events; 6 months

Marketing & Promotion

Flyer Distribution: Post posters for various MWVAA events at designated locations throughout the valley. Leave off class flyers in designated locations throughout the valley. Remove outdated posters and class flyers.

Skills and interests necessary or helpful for the job:

Passion for and interest in the visual arts
Clean driving record
Reliable vehicle
Knowledge of the area
Dependable

Hours: 1-3 hours per distribution and dependent on the number of locations servicing

Length of Commitment: 6 months; specific event

Graphic Designer: To work with the Executive Director to design ads, on almost a weekly basis, to support all programming; layout the class description brochure; layout the Sales List for the Artist of the Month; miscellaneous signs

Skills and interests necessary or helpful for the job:

Passion for and interest in the visual arts
Proven graphic design experience
Ability to follow a template

Hours: 1-4 hours per week, dependent on skill as a graphic designer and number of ads to be designed.

Length of Commitment: 1 year

Office Assistance

Administrative Work: To assist the Executive Director with all types of general office and clerical work including phone calling, emailing, file maintenance, filing, data entry, scheduling, and more.

Skills and interests necessary or helpful for the job:

Passion for and interest in the visual arts
Experience in general office/clerical work
Computer literate and comfortable using a computer
Experience in Word and Excel helpful
Detail oriented
Strong organizational skills
Ability to follow directions
Ability to work independently
Ability to multi-talks
Comfortable answering the phone and talking to people
Dependable

Hours: 4 or more hours per week on a consistent basis

Length of Commitment: 1 year

Grant Writer: To work with the Executive Director to write grants or edit grants for submission to various funders.

Skills and interests necessary or helpful for the job:

Passion for or interest in the visual arts
Proven grant writing experience
Hours: Dependent on the granting cycle and grants being applied for. More time necessary when completing a grant for deadline.

Length of Commitment: 1 year

Housekeeping: Once a week vacuum the classroom, exhibit area, hallway between office and storage closet, and bathroom. Wash down classroom chairs and tables. Check windows for finger/face prints – clean as needed. Clean bathroom – toilet, sink and wash floor.

Skills and interests necessary or helpful for the job:

Passion for and interest in the visual arts
Like to clean
Dependable

Hours: 1-2 hours per week

Length of Commitment: 3 months

Mailing Assistant: Follow example provided for each mailing. Fold printed materials, “stuff” envelopes, affix mailing labels and stamps, and seal envelopes. Separate out North Conway pieces.

Skills and interests necessary or helpful for the job:

Passion for and interest in the visual arts
Ability to follow directions
Ability to work independently

Hours: 2-4 hours per mailing. Dependent on number of pieces to be mailed.

Length of Commitment: 6 months; per mailing

Survey Team: To work with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to survey all MWVAA members and collect pertinent data.

Skills and interests necessary or helpful for the job:

Passion for and interest in the visual arts
Willingness to talk on the phone with strangers
Like people
Ability to follow a script
Ability to record data accurately

Hours: 1-2 hours per week until surveys complete for all members

Length of Commitment: Duration of project

Coordinators

Life Drawing Coordinator: Attend the life drawing session as a representative of the MWVAA to check people in and take payments. Have model complete paperwork (if necessary). At the end of the evening, vacuum if needed, restore classroom furniture to normal configuration, put screen in restroom and lock up.

Skills and interests necessary or helpful for the job:

Passion for and interest in the visual arts
Ability to follow specific instructions
Ability to handle money
Dependable

Hours: 2-2.5 hours per session

Length of Commitment: 4 sessions per year

Technology

Computer Tech: To act as the backup person for technical computer issues such as system setup, function, and maintenance. Post information to MWVAA website and social networking sites.

Skills and interests necessary or helpful for the job:

Passion for and interest in the visual arts
Demonstrated computer systems knowledge and experience
Proficient in a wide range of programs
Willingness to learn new programs
Detail oriented
Dependable

Hours: 1-2 hours per week dependent on the amount of information to be posted to various places

Length of Commitment: 6 months to a year