Volunteer Opportunities

Current Volunteer Opportunities

We have Diane Whiting’s reception and exhibition (SEA, SKY & STONE) coming up August 20th through September 11th and we need help at the Q Gallery at Franklin Arts Center as follows:

Friday, August 20th, 5-7pm for the reception.

At the exhibition on Tuesdays and Thursdays for both daily shifts:

Thursday 08/26: 10am-1pm and 1pm-4pm.

Tuesday 08/31: 10am-1pm and 1pm-4pm.

Thursday 09/02: 10am-1pm and 1pm-4pm.

Tuesday 09/07: 10am-1pm and 1pm-4pm.

Thursday 09/09: 10am-1pm and 1pm-4pm.

And at the exhibition for one shift on Saturday 09/11: 10am-2pm.

Please let us know if you can help either by emailing or by calling us at 218.833.0416.

Staffing Booths

If you enjoy talking to people about positive aspects of The Crossing Arts Alliance, this volunteer category might be perfect for you. Examples are helping staff the booth at Arts in the Park or taking registrations at the Picturing workshop.

Exhibits

Volunteering at exhibits is a relaxing way to spend a few hours. Turn on (or off) the lights and music at the Q Gallery, greet people when they come to view art, represent The Crossing Arts Alliance, and listen to soothing background music in a pleasant environment.

Sales Gallery

Encourage customers to browse and buy, run a cash register and credit card machine, write receipts, and balance out the till. If you are comfortable handling money, counting, making change, and have a pleasant demeanor, consider this category.

Receptions

Making name tags, taking in registration money, making change, greeting people, and pouring beverages.

Office Help

Answering the phone, stuffing envelopes and applying labels and stamps for mailings, and simple filing.

Distributing Posters or Brochures

Picking up promotional material, driving, and dropping it off at predetermined locations.

Writing Articles

Those with writing talent may enjoy writing articles for our features in the Brainerd Dispatch or Crossing Currents newsletter.

Clean Up

Helping vacuum or sweep, collecting and bagging up refuse after receptions, and wiping tables and chairs is a good category for volunteers who prefer not to be in public.

Photography

Taking photos for various articles to be published, at events, or to document exhibitions is a great way to volunteer for those who enjoy photography.

Miscellaneous

Say yes to this category if you are flexible and enjoy a variety of tasks.