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Event
Populations Served
- Adults
- Children
- Seniors
- Young Adults
- Youth
Competencies/Skills
- Adaptability & Resourcefulness
- Community Engagement/Advocacy
- Creativity
- Social Skills
- Teamwork
Opportunity last updated: January 16th
SAAG at Spring Nature Fest: Outreach Booth Assistant
Suitable for Seniors- Suitable for Youth
Join us for this exciting outreach activity at Helen Schuler Nature Centre’s Spring Nature Fest! The Gallery will run an art activity booth with drop-in activities.
We are looking for 2 volunteers to assist with this event.
Please note this event will take place at Helen Schuler Nature Centre. Booth location will be confirmed closer to the event. Parking space may be available and will be confirmed in advance of the program.
Volunteer Duties
Volunteer duties:
- Assist Gallery staff in preparing the craft 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 the guest artist.
- Help clean up the space throughout the activity, such as throwing out paper scraps, putting lids on glue sticks and markers, sharpening pencils, and other jobs as needed.
- 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
14 years old or above
Other Requirements
Requirements
- The art projects are 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. Volunteers should be comfortable working/around with a wide range of ages, especially children.
- Spring Nature Fest is predominantly oriented to children program. Volunteers must be comfortable working with this demographic. Recent Vulnerable Sector Search required.
Schedule
March 13th, 2026, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Please arrive by 12:45 PM, event strike may take until 5:30 PM. If you are not available to help with clean up that is okay.
Time Commitment
Event-based
Type of Opportunity
Creative Arts & Culture
Application Type
Advanced
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