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Populations Served
- Adults
- Children
- Seniors
- Young Adults
- Youth
Competencies/Skills
- Communication
- Creativity
- Social Skills
- Teamwork
Opportunity last updated: August 6th
SAAG At Whoop Up Days
Suitable for Seniors
The SAAG is thrilled to once again be part of Whoop Up Days! We are looking for 2 volunteers to support an outreach booth with a drop-in art activity.
Volunteer Duties
- Assist Gallery staff in preparing the activity booth for the program, setting up materials, organizing the table, prepping and laying out the activity, and other set up needs as required.
- Assist participants throughout the program, providing guidance on the activity when appropriate and/or raising concerns to Gallery staff.
- Help clean up the space throughout the activity, tidying materials, throwing out garbage, and other responsibilities as assigned.
- Assist with cleaning up after the activity, putting away materials, packing up the booth, and transporting it back to the Gallery’s vehicle(s).
Age Requirements
18+
Other Requirements
- Please note this event will take place at the Lethbridge Trade and Convention Centre. We recommend volunteers bring water, snacks as desired, and layers of clothing as temperatures can change depending on the sun/air conditioning in the building.
- The art project is designed to be fun for all skill levels, so an art background is not required for volunteers.
- Volunteers should be comfortable engaging with the public; we expect upwards of 100 participants.
- Whoop Up Days is a community event that serves a wide demographic: volunteers must be comfortable working with adults, children, and seniors.
- Vulnerable Sector Check is required.
- Volunteers are encouraged to dress up for this event, but it is not required.
Schedule
- Tuesday, August 18th 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of your shift).
- Volunteer positions available as shifts throughout the day: if you are only able for part of this event please let us know your availability.
- Event strike may take until 5:00 p.m., volunteers are not required to help with clean up and strike but help is appreciated.
Time Commitment
Event-based
Type of Opportunity
Creative Arts & Culture
Application Type
Advanced
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