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- Creativity
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Opportunity last updated: January 22nd
FULL Tiny Press Workshop Volunteers
Tiny Press at SAAG is a bookbinding studio within the Southern Alberta Art Gallery Maansiksikaitsitapiitsinikssin. We will be hosting a make your own book workshop for the general public to learn how to use our equipment.
We are looking for 1 volunteer for this program.
Volunteer Duties
Volunteer duties:
- Program set up: the volunteer will help set up space and materials in Tiny Press ahead of the program. They will also be oriented to the Tiny Press equipment, specifically the creaser and paper cutter.
- Program support: The volunteer will help the Program & Event Coordinator deliver the introduction to the Tiny Press equipment, assisting attendees as they use the creaser and paper cutter to make their books. They will also alert the Program & Event Coordinator to attendees needs as they arise.
- Program clean up: The volunteer will assist the Program & Event Coordinator with cleaning up after the activity, sweeping up paper, tidying materials, and organizing the space.
Age Requirements
None
Other Requirements
No previous bookmaking experience is required. Comfort measuring and doing basic addition and subtraction are an asset. Volunteers should be comfortable engaging with members of the public. Moderate activity will be required including standing for lengths of time and pulling down large levers.
Schedule
Saturday, February 14th, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Please arrive by 1:45 p.m.
Time Commitment
Event-based
Type of Opportunity
Behind the Scenes,Creative Arts & Culture
Application Type
Basic
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