Seeking Volunteers for Prairie Art Book Fair 2024

Organization Details
Organization Name: Plug In ICA
Address: 1-460 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg MB  R3C 0E8
Website: https://plugin.org/
Organizational Description: Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art is Canada's longest running ICA with a holistic mandate to support
all aspects of art-making by presenting, producing and circulating contemporary art through research, exhibitions, publications, education, outreach and advocacy. Plug
In ICA continually addresses itself to these core questions: what is contemporary art, how does it function in and define community, and what is its social value?
Volunteer Opportunity Details
Volunteer Opportunity ID: 5436
   
Description of Duties:

Plug In ICA is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help with our Prairie Art Book Fair from September 13-15! Volunteers may be assigned different duties depending on their preferred volunteering schedule (afternoon or the evening shift).

Duties include set up, guest services, staff support, and closing duties (clean up, etc.).

All volunteers will receive a Plug In membership as a token of appreciation.

   
Skills Required:

Customer service skills would be an asset, punctual, organised, friendly, strong work ethic, able to lift up to 40 lbs, able to stand for long periods of time, interest in the arts

   
Skills Gained/Related Careers:

Volunteers will get experience in seeing how a non-profit art gallery organizes and executes a larger scale event, develop a deeper sense of customer service as they communicate with the public, as well as building connections and networking within the art community.

   
Age: 18-30, 31-54, 55+
Time Commitment:
Daytime
Evening
Weekend
Flexible Hours

Hours are flexible, volunteers are able to choose their own availability, though Plug In would appreciate as much help as they're able to provide. Volunteers are needed all 3 days of the book fair (Sept 13-15). Further details will be provided upon emailing interest in opportunity.

Location of volunteer opportunity: Winnipeg
- Downtown
Does opportunity require a criminal record check? No
Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? No
Opportunity is available to candidates that: Group - small, family and friends
Group - large, corporate and schools
Fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit
Organization will provide: Certificate of recognition
Training/Orientation
How to Apply: Email: gabby@plugin.org
Closing Date: Sep 9, 2024

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