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VAE has on-going opportunities for you to learn and connect with other creatives while you lend a hand! 


Tier 1: Event-Day + Drop-In Roles

Perfect for new volunteers, one-time support, and flexible schedules.

• Greeter / Welcome Host
Warmly welcome visitors, share event info, and help guests feel oriented.
• Clicker / Event Flow Monitor
Track attendance, manage flow, and support event safety.
• Restocker / Materials Runner
Keep snacks, water, supplies, and gallery items refreshed.
• Accessibility Awareness Helper
Offer seating, support navigation needs, share sensory space info.
• Hospitality + Refreshments
Help with drinks/snacks for receptions, workshops, and gatherings.
• Street Team / Flyer Distributor
Get our announcements into local businesses, campuses, and neighborhoods.
• Docent
Tour guide for the exhibition

Tier 2: Skilled Support + Regular Engagement

Great for volunteers who want to learn, build skills, or support specific programs.

• Interviewer / Story Collector
Help gather artist and audience stories, short interviews, or quotes for social media.
• Art Matchmaker / Sales Support
Talk with guests about artwork, help connect collectors to artists, and support the sales desk.
• Workshop Support Volunteer
Assist facilitators, distribute supplies, and help participants with materials.
• Exhibition Prep Assistant
Help with labels, patching/painting walls, simple installs, and gallery resets.
• Membership or Neighborhood Ambassador
Share info about the VAE Hub, programs, and opportunities; engage with nearby businesses and organizations.
• Survey & Feedback Helper
Collect attendee responses, support data tracking, and help assess community needs.

Tier 3: Leadership, Specialized, or Ongoing Roles

Ideal for volunteers who want deeper involvement and long-term impact.

•Forum Leaders
Lead forum both in person and online.
• Accessibility Guide
Support ADA access, monitor sensory rooms, and help identify barriers.
• Tech Support Volunteer
Assist with projectors, sound, livestreaming, and basic troubleshooting.
• Digital Archivist / Media Assistant
Photograph events, organize files, tag digital archives, or capture social content.
• Crit Crew Assistant
Help manage critique nights, timekeeping, note taking, and room facilitation.
• Community Partnership Helper
Support collaborations with local orgs.
• Sales
Set up a table, take the
• Seasonal Pop Up Committee
Fundraiser around art and  interiors (designers) furniture, wallpaper, vintage

 
 

HAVE A SPECIFIC SKILL? Tell us what you want to bring into the mix or check out our other opportunities. If you have a group of 5+ who want to volunteer, please email us!

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