volunteer
Why Volunteer + Benefits
Who can volunteer? Everyone! Knowledge of art is not necessary, just an appreciation for art and the enthusiasm to share it with others.
- Support the arts and a local not-for-profit charitable organization
- Contribute to the LAC’s long history of success
- Make life more colourful by surrounding yourself with art
- Share your enthusiasm and passion for the arts
- Meet and network with artists and art enthusiasts like yourself
- Secondary students can earn community hours, gain skills and experience
Positions + Activities
Docent + Administrative Assistant (front-line)
Volunteer docents provide a warm and welcoming experience to the LAC; they interpret and share information to visitors about the artwork and exhibits; they provide and promote information about programs, services and the LAC in general. Docents help visitors connect with the art and have a memorable visit. This position also aids with general clerical and office duties.
Events + Facility Assistant (behind the scenes)
The Volunteer Facility & Events Assistants assist with the coordination and set up for programs and activities, such as exhibitions, receptions, events, meetings, classes, etc. This includes setting up chairs, tables, moving artwork on carts and by hand. The facility assistant also aids with general cleaning, upkeep and appearances of the gallery.
Enthusiasm +Training
The LAC offers a complete training program for our volunteers to develop skills and experience. The LAC is looking for individuals who are enthusiastic, take initiative, are professional, and reliable.
How to get involved:
Simply fill in the volunteer application below. Once your application form has been processed you will be contacted to discuss current volunteer opportunities, including those in the area(s) for which you’ve expressed an interest.
Chances Gaming Lounge – Charitable Gaming Community Good
It is my way of volunteers like you that we can continue to do what we do – create, sustain and celebrate the arts. As a not-for profit charitable organization we are reliant on community support to create opportunity and programs for the community. This takes time and also funds.
We have a partnership with Chances Gaming Lounge and their charitable gaming – community good program. This program offers a way for the LAC to gain funds from volunteers working 2.5h assignments at Chances. Volunteers help staff greet patrons at the door, help with bingos and various very light duty tasks. Each volunteer is given an LAC shirt, name tag and provided training. Volunteers can choose if they wish to cover an afternoon or evening shift and how often – once a week, once a month, or on call as need. The more assignments the LAC volunteers can cover the more funds the LAC will earn from Chances.
This is a truly great way to add a new revenue stream to the LAC to help cover programing and other expense, but we need volunteers! It’s also a great way to spend 2.5h out in the community doing a good thing and meeting people! Plus, you are never alone, each assignment volunteers are paired with another volunteer from the LAC so you will always have a friend, or you sign up for this program with a friend, a spouse or family member. 2.5 hours is all we are asking, and it will go a long way to help the LAC.
If this sounds like a something you’d like to help with, you can sign up now below.
If you are interested learning more, you can contact Chad Riley, Director/Curator via email, director@leamingtonartscentre.com or by phone or set up an appointment to chat more in person.
Volunteer Canada
The LAC is a member of Volunteer Canada and has adopted their code and we are committed to demonstrating our value in volunteerism.
More information: www.volunteer.ca
