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Volunteers Wanted!

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The next ArtWalk is Saturday and Sunday, October 18 & 19, 2008!!!!

More than 50 volunteers are needed to put on the ArtWalk. Please join us in celebrating art, music and community! Pick a shift that is interesting to you or your group. To sign for a shift please contact Robin Elander at (805) 658-4760 or via e-mail at relander@ci.ventura.ca.us.

Join us for a Volunteer Orientation Workshop:
Dates TBA

Positions:

Opening:

10 am -1 pm

Set up the event including tables, chairs, special exhibits, kids activties, info booth, bands, signage. For this postion meet behind City Hall at 501 Poli Street prior to the event to load supplies into a truck.

Information Booth:

12:30-3 pm; 3-5:30 pm; 5:30-7:30 pm

  • Distribute Volunteer T-shirts
  • Distribute posters, programs, surveys
  • Direct public to exhibits and entertainment
  • Distribute programs and survey

The Information booth is located on the corner of California and Main Street.

Entertainment and Operations

11:30-2 pm; 2-4 pm; 4-6 pm; 6-8 pm

Event opening and closing duties include: loading/unloading equipment, setting/taking down signage and setting up information booth. Also performing various duties include meeting performers, delivering materials, and duties as they come up.

ArtWalk Artist and Merchant Greeter

1-4 pm

Assigned to a certain group of businesses to create a more friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Assigned to thanking the artists and merchants for participating in the ArtWalk. You make sure the artists have found their name-tags and have their participant numbers. You will have extra name tags, guides, a frequently asked questions sheet. With your help this is where the ArtWalk really has a chance to shine making the artists feel welcome.

Closing

7-10 pm

Duties include dismantling the information booth, picking up signage, barricades, tables and chairs and bringing all materials back to the information booth.

Event Photographer

Pick a time between 1-10 pm

Have a knack for photography? Take photos of the event to be used in future marketing.

Pre ArtWalk Volunteer Opportunities

Poster & Flyer Distribution: Distribute posters and/or flyers throughout Downtown Ventura and surrounding areas 2 to 3 weeks prior to the event.

Shifts: Times vary to accommodate the schedule of the volunteer. Preferably during the week from Monday -Friday from 8-6 pm.

Pre ArtWalk Preparation: Volunteer notebook organizing, packing for event, delivering of ArtWalk participation numbers to businesses downtown, calling artists and merchants, data entry of applications, helping with application mailings. The Pre ArtWalk preparation is extremely important and gives an individual an inside look on making a large event.

Shifts: Times vary to accommodate the schedule of the volunteer. Preferably during the Monday - Friday week from 8-6 pm.

Coming Soon

Be part of a Committee. More details soon!

Committees:

  • Promotions - Assist in marketing the event!
  • Operations - Assist the day of the ArtWalk and days leading up!
  • Outreach - Help involve new groups including patrons, artists, arts organizations and more!