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Pitch-In (Volunteer Programs) |
With a paid staff of just four and a volunteer board of up to twenty-five, you may ask how DAAC can successfully fulfill our mission. The answer is volunteers, and we have numerous opportunities for volunteers at just about any commitment level.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED NOW FOR THE 2009 RENAISSANCE ARTSFAIRE & PERFORMANCES IN THE RIO GRANDE THEATRE — CALL 523-6403Rio Grande Theatre GalleriesThe Carolene de Mesilla Information Center and Gallery and the El Paso Electric Visual Arts Gallery is in need of volunteers as docents to distribute information about arts events, to give tours of the Rio Grande Theatre, and have a basic knowledge of art displayed in the galleries. Hosts are also needed for the monthly opening reception on the first Friday of each month. Renaissance ArtsFaireRAF is the single largest event put on by DAAC each year. Logistical assistance with set-up and take-down the day prior to and immediately after the Faire is one of our greatest needs. We also need volunteers to take tickets at the gate, give directions to patrons and address artist concerns at the DAAC information booth, work in the silent auction tent, sell commemorative items at our merchandise booth, “booth sit” for artists who need a food break, or assist with Pepsi sales. ArtsHopThis annual gallery tour usually features ten to twelve galleries and hosts/greeters/ticket takers are needed at every one for a couple of hours. Work a shift and then do some “hopping” on your own. ArtsHop is held each year in early September. Children’s ProgramsDAAC has a number of Children’s programs throughout the year including Missoula Children’s Theatre and the Saturday morning Magic Carpet StoryTime. Ticket sellers/takers, program distributors, raffle supervisors, set-up or take-down help (or sometimes just to be an adult presence is all that is required) are all needed to make these programs run a bit more smoothly. Other EventsSome of our events - such as the RGT’s Every Other Tuesday performances – need volunteers pass out programs, or usher folks to their seats after the lights go down (we provide the flashlights). OtherDon’t see anything that appeals to you yet? How about helping us fundraise by calling a few friends or assisting with a bulk mailing? We sometimes have ongoing projects such as taking surveys. Or maybe you just want to get out of the house for a while and do some filing or answer the phones? If you have some time on your hands we can help find a way to occupy you. It’s a great fun atmosphere for creative folks.Use our Volunteer Form to contact us. ContactCall (505) 523-6403 or email us at infodaac@daarts.org |