Volunteers
The Burlington Art Centre is the champion of visual art and fine craft in Burlington. Home to seven fine art and fine craft guilds, we provide opportunities for discovery and hands-on learning in the arts. Volunteers are an important asset to our organization. Many opportunities are available for any time commitment a volunteer wishes to give. Think of the advantages!
Fun, satisfying and challenging
A great way to meet people with similar interests
Personal learning experience
Enjoyment of art
Helping our community
Volunteer Opportunities
Gallery Shop, Art Rental & Sales
Art Etc carries a marvellous array of high quality items by artists from across Canada. A volunteer will discover and appreciate a wide range of artistic skills in this busy retail environment. Duties are retail selling, display and gift wrapping, and may include in art rental and sales. A long-term, weekly commitment is required, and training is provided. Please contact Art Etc Manager Nancy Helmers for more information: 905-632-7796, ext. 316, or nancy.helmers@burlingtonartcentre.on.ca
Docents
Docents conduct tours of the BAC from September to June. The majority of tours are with school children who are being introduced to the BAC. Duties include a 30-45 minute tour and assisting an instructor when needed with a hands-on art project. Training is ongoing and includes building knowledge in art history and techniques in guiding tours. For more information, contact Matt England at 905-632-7796 ext. 313 or matt.england@burlingtonartcentre.on.ca
Gallery Attendants
The Gallery Attendant is one of the first contacts people have when visiting the Burlington Art Centre's AIC Gallery, our main exhibition space. Duties include distributing information, answering questions about exhibits and providing gallery surrveillance. Ongoing training is provided. A lon-term commitment is necessary to provide continuity, and volunteers must be able to complete their scheduled time commitment. For more information on becoming a Gallery Attendant, please call 905-632-7796, ext 330.
Fundraising Events
Fundraising events, run by the Burlington Art Centre Foundation, both raise funds and promote the BAC. Volunteers are essential in making each fundraising event successful. Volunteers can join committees to assist in the planning special events with the BAC staff, or they can assist as 'day-of-event' volunteers.
Several fundraising events committees are searching for new members at this time. Committee work generally involves attendance at five meetings, and participation in the event. Some committee members take on additional tasks that provide support to the staff team working on the event.
If you are interested in volunteering for fundraising events, please contact the BAC at ext. 302 or email specialevents@burlingtonartcentre.on.ca.
Assistant Instructors
Volunteers help with setups, cleanup, and they also assist the instructor during classes. This position is busiest during the summer holidays and during March Break. A resume is required and we welcome high school students working on community service hours. Please contact info@burlingtonartcentre.on.ca or leave a message at 905-632-7796, ext. 330.
