There are opportunities to volunteer within the Faculty of Fine Arts and in the community throughout the year. Get more involved with the Faculty, the University and our community.
Faculty of Fine Arts Volunteer Opportunities
University Theatres Usher
Contact: Amanda Berg
Sign up at the U of L Box Office (Level 5 Centre for the Arts) to usher for all Faculty of Fine Arts ticketed productions or concerts. Ushers can see the show for free! Sign-up starts at the beginning of each term and is open until all usher spots are filled. Ushers are expected to arrive one hour prior to showtime to attend an orientation with the Front of House Manager, and will rip tickets, hand out programs and help patrons navigate to their seats. Ushers are expected to stay for the full duration of each performance they've signed up for.
Student for a Day Host
Ongoing
The Student for a Day program is an opportunity for a current student to host a prospective student interested their Fine Arts program. Being a host would mean having a “shadow” for the day to show/tell them all the wonderful things about your program, attend your classes, answer questions etc. They will also have meetings scheduled with relevant Faculty and/or staff for more detailed questions. Hosting only occurs October - November and February - March.
For your hard work, we will be providing you and the guest student with a lunch voucher to have lunch on us and a choice of Fine Arts swag! Your time will count as volunteer hours and, you will get a reference letter to help build your resume.
External Volunteer Opportunities
Galt Museum Volunteers
Ongoing
Now, this is where you come in! We are looking for positive and upbeat volunteers to join our Visitor Services crew! We’re going to need your help assisting customers in the Museum Store and providing basic interpretation of the Galt grounds and exhibit. Other tasks may include completing Visitor Surveys, answering phones, assisting with inventory, stocking shelves and more! We’re hoping that with your help, the Museum Store will continue to grow and strive!
If you like what you hear, have any questions, or would like a little more information, please feel free to contact the Volunteer Coordinator, Chris Roedler, at christopher.roedler@galtmuseum.com or at 403-320-4219. And don’t you worry, any training will be provided. We can’t wait to hear from you!
The Artifice
Ongoing
Do you want to write about Movies, TV, Anime, Art, Comics, Games, Literature or other art forms? Do you want to get your foot in the door and enter the big-wide world of the online media and have your work read and shared by millions of readers? We invite you to The Artifice: the-artifice.com. The Artifice is an online magazine that covers a wide spectrum of art forms. The Artifice is collaboratively built and maintained by your fellow writers. It is structured to let you focus on the quality of the content while it deals with the exposure of it to an audience of millions. Our current writers range from undergraduates, to graduates, to emeritus professors and a bit of everyone in between. Grab the opportunity and join our team of writers. Join now!
Nikka Yuko International Exhibit Volunteer Opportunity
This Fall, we will be hosting the international exhibit Superlative Artistry of Japan presented by the Japan Foundation, Toronto. We are the only location in Alberta hosting the exhibit before it moves to Vancouver. More information can be found here: Superlative Artistry of Japan – Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre (nikkeiplace.org)
As this is a professional-level exhibition, with extensive instructions and materials, we were wondering if any students, interns or staff from the University of Lethbridge Art Gallery (Fine Arts Department) would be interested and available to volunteer and assist us with the setup and takedown of the art pieces. It could be a good educational experience! The exhibition will be hosted inside the new Bunka Centre at Nikka Yuko and will be free for the public to attend.
The dates required would be as follows:
Setup: September 27, 28 29
Exhibit Runs: October 2-15
Takedown: October 16, 17, 18
We can discuss time commitments for each day later depending on availability. As a travelling exhibit, we will have to ensure that the exhibit is packed up and ready to go on schedule.
Photographer Needed
Every year AgeCare Columbia host an awards gala recognizing local seniors with four different awards. The event will be held October 5, 2023 in the afternoon. We are looking to find someone who would be interested in coming to photograph our event, and hopefully they can add it to their portfolio. Ideally we would love a Volunteer; however, there is a small budget available for a photographer. Please see move information for the event here:
https://www.ulethbridge.ca/sites/default/files/2023/09/agecare_poster_soda-lethbridge_hres_0.pdf
If you are interested please contact Devon Peers at devon.peers@agecare.ca to express your interest in the position.
Videographer/Video Editor Needed
Job Description:
Volunteer Lethbridge is seeking a creative and skilled Videographer and Video Editor to join our team. In this volunteer role, you will play a crucial part in capturing the heart of our organization's work and sharing it with the community through compelling video content.
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about storytelling through video and want to make a difference in the community, we encourage you to apply. Please send your resume and a link to your video portfolio to uvolunteer@volunteerlethbridge.com. You will also have to apply to be a volunteer through our website volunteerlethbridge.com. Apply for the basic volunteer.
Join us in capturing the spirit of volunteerism and community engagement through the lens of your camera. Together, we can inspire positive change!
Volunteer Lethbridge is an equal opportunity organization. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.
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