Holland Area Arts Council - Volunteer Form

Volunteers are the life-blood of any non-profit agency and serve as the community ambassadors and barometers for the organization. Whether you are contributing your time, treasure or talent to the Holland Area Arts Council, your involvement truly makes it happen!

The list of volunteer jobs and committees is designed to provide a starting point for your volunteer involvement. New ideas and participation at any level is welcome.

Again, thank your for volunteering for the Holland Area Arts Council .

Volunteer Jobs:

Exhibition Gallery Assistants:
Aid in hanging exhibits, hanging identification signage and maintaining general appearance of gallery space.

Sales Gallery Assistants:
Act as host in the Sales Gallery - assist in sales, restocking inventory.

Gallery Reception Hosts:
Assist with set-up of food for receptions. Greet guests, pour beverages, and assist with light clean-up.

Reception/Recital Hosts:
Serve as building host for receptions, recitals or corporate gatherings. Provide general on-site assistance.

Ceramics Open Studio Attendants:
Monitor Open Studio sessions; check attendance; distribute clay; recycle; wedge clay; clean; take finished work to the basement for firing; monitor student cleanup NOTE: volunteer monitor may use the studio for their own work during slow open studio times.

Ceramics Studio/Kiln Assistants:
Load/unload kiln; monitor firing; coordinate firing schedule with program director; monitor kiln supplies.

Teaching Assistants:
Assist instructors with assigned class; help prep supplies; assist with cleanup

Mailing Clerks:
Assist with bulk mailings - affixing labels & sorting.

Front Desk - Evening Receptionists:
Attend front desk. Serve as greeter and oversee traffic in Mainstreet Sales Gallery.

Art Fair - The Holland Area Arts Council and Park Township are teaming up to bring Holland the first annual Macatawa Fine Arts Fair "Across the Lake" Saturday September 5, 2009 from 9am to 5pm

Holland Area Arts Council: Committees

While committees are 'staffed' by a HAAC employee, the role of the volunteer is a critical one - We hope you will consider signing on to one or more of the committees.

Meeting and project assignments are determined by each committee and its participants. The Strategic Objectives and committee goals are as follow:

Education Committee

Strategic Objective: Lead the market in visual and performing arts education for the lakeshore community (Fennville to Grand Haven/West to Hudsonville). Goals: Under supervision and direction of the Education Director volunteer committee participants would provide input as to course offerings that might be of interest to the community; assist with strategies to maximize class enrollment; and evaluate educational programming to provide direction for the future.

Exhibition Committee

Strategic Objective: Lead the lakeshore community in exhibitions. Goals: Under the supervision and direction of the Exhibition Coordinator volunteer committee participants would help to identify potential candidates for artist exhibition; facilitate collaboration with other organizations; assist with hanging and striking shows; identify and help to secure exhibition underwriting; develop and implement strategies to expand the market through promotional initiatives to enhance attendance at all exhibits.

Facilities Management

Strategic Objective: Maximize building use to the full benefit of the lakeshore community. Goals: Under the supervision and direction of the Executive Director this volunteer committee will review building usage and revenue generation information to devise strategies to maximize both. Also charged with oversight of major renovation and/or repair initiatives.

Fundraising Committee

Strategic Objective: To raise 25% of overall operating revenue Goals: Under the supervision and direction of the Executive Director volunteers play the lead roles in coordinating at least two events annually to raise general operating funds. Volunteers needed to assist in event planning; promotion & marketing; and auction/sponsorship solicitation.

Volunteer Benefits:

Upon completion of 30 hours of volunteer service, you will be awarded a tuition waiver for the HAAC class of your choice.
Upon completion of 50 hours of volunteer service, you will be awarded a 10% discount coupon which may be applied toward a HAAC Gallery purchase or class.
Invitation to annual Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast on Saturday, Oct. 21 at 9:30am.

Volunteer Opportunities