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- Creativity
Whoop Up Days SAAG Workshops
Suitable for Seniors- Suitable for Youth
Join us for this exciting outreach activity at Whoop Up Days! The Gallery will run an art activity booth featuring guest artists and drop-in activities.
Please note this event will take place at Whoop Up Days, not at the Southern Alberta Art Gallery. 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
- Volunteers will assist the guest artist and 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.
- Volunteers will assist the guest artist and participants throughout the program, providing guidance on the activity when appropriate and/or raising concerns to the guest artist. They will help to 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. The artist will walk them through the craft project following the activity set up to ensure they feel confident doing the project.
- Volunteers will 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
16 years old or above
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 for each day. Volunteers should be comfortable working/around with a wide range of ages, including children.
- On August 21, we expect to partner with Lethbridge Family Services Newcomer Programs. Experience or interest working with newcomer communities is an asset but not required for this role.
Schedule
We are looking for 2-3 volunteers per day to assist with these events on the following days:
- August 21, 2025, 12pm-4pm
- August 22, 2025, 4:30pm-8pm
Please arrive half an hour before the start of the session.
Volunteers can register for one or both days.
Time Commitment
Event-based
Type of Opportunity
Behind the Scenes
Application Type
Basic
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Summer is the season of yard sales and we’re taking part! We will have a variety of gently used Gallery items available for purchase, including books, wood, hardware, technology, and more! All items will be available by donation, and this event is free to attend.
We are seeking volunteers to help support the transportation and set up of materials on Friday, July 11th, and to help with the sale itself on Saturday, July 12th.
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These camps are presented in partnership with Helen Schuler Nature Centre, Galt Museum & Archives, New West Theatre, and Fort Whoop Up. Campers move between institutions each day to get new exciting experiences from Lethbridge’s cultural sector. The Gallery hosts up to 15 campers ages 6-10 for a day of programming, including art projects, games, and outdoor activities.
We are looking for volunteers to help support our program leaders and assistants during these camps, specifically with outdoor lunch supervision and clean up support.
Thanks for your interest in this volunteer position!
We'll just need a bit of information so we can pass your application along to Southern Alberta Art Gallery.