Volunteer Artist Building Representatives (VABRs) serve as the first point of contact for visitors entering the artist buildings on the Workhouse Art Center (WAC) campus. There are six separate buildings showcasing Workhouse artists on campus, each with a unique personality. During public hours (11AM-6PM Wednesday thru Saturday and Noon-5PM on Sunday), each artist building has a resident artist “on duty,” who is responsible for opening the building, administering sales, and closing-up at the end of the day. VABRs are stationed in the gallery at the front of these buildings, welcoming visitors to the space. They are knowledgeable about what is going on at the Workhouse that day and the other programs and offerings available to visitors, in addition to having a basic understanding of our site’s history. VABRs answer visitor questions and work with the artists on duty to provide quality visitor experience support artwork sales. VABRs do not handle financial transactions.
VABR Shifts at the WAC –
- 11:30AM to 2:30PM (Wed-Sat)
- 2:30PM to 5:30PM (Wed-Sat)
- Noon to 2:30 (Sun)
- 2:30 to 5PM (Sun)
Qualifications –
- Must be 16 years of age or older;
- Friendly demeanor, with a willingness to engage visitors;
- Ability to retain and recite information about the WAC, its history and current offerings;
- Desire to learn about art and artists;
- Knowledge of art and art practices, a plus;
- Ability to work three (2) or more shifts a month and committed to volunteer for a year or more.
Training –
All VABRs must attend an onsite training course prior to working shifts at the WAC. The training course will include essential information about how to do the VABR job effectively and will provide the necessary information to ensure all our volunteers are comfortable with their role and responsibilities. Trainings will be scheduled at various times to accommodate the schedules of volunteers and staff.
Benefits –
Workhouse volunteers enjoy many benefits including campus discounts and the opportunity to attend special events and theater previews. Volunteers at the Workhouse have the opportunity be part of our growing arts community and to develop in-depth knowledge about the arts, history, and culture of our area.
Interested?
You can apply online here: https://form.jotform.com/240914730999165
Have questions?
Email us at volunteer@workhousearts.org to learn more!
