Volunteers Wanted at the O.C.A.C.!

Mission Statement:

“Art Learned ~ Art Loved ~ Art Lived”

Mandate: To increase the public’s awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the arts by providing public performances, educational seminars, and arts festivals.

Programs and Services:

* providing Oliver arts events: Arts and Culture Week (April), Music in the Park (concert series, July – August), Showcase of Talent (youth music performance, May), Fall Art Show and Sale (October),  occasional concerts and coffeehouses

* promoting Oliver arts events: funding, supporting and publicizing the arts and culture events of our 14 member groups.

What Volunteers Do:

* plan, organize, and publicize arts events (e.g. exhibits, concerts) throughout the year

* maintain the Quail’s Nest Arts Centre (renting, cleaning, maintenance, grounds keeping)

* administration of arts council business (executive officers, board, committees)

Volunteer Opportunities:

* serving on arts events committees to plan and run public arts events

* set up, ushering, and take down of arts events

* occasional secretarial duties: photocopying, filing, archiving, data entry

* publicity: newsletter editor, graphic design and ad building, website reporter, website maintenance

* maintenance and grounds keeping of the Quail’s Nest Arts Centre

* serving on the arts council board of directors (annual election in February)

Benefits of Volunteering:

* promoting public enjoyment of the arts

* supporting the work of local artists in all media

* learning about the variety of artistic talent in the Oliver area

* working with the public

* beautifying the arts centre

Groups welcomed:

* Seniors

* Youth

* Physically Challenged

* Special Needs

Contact us for more information.