VOLUNTEER
One of the most valuable ways to show your support, is with your time!
GIVE TIME
Riverside Arts Center relies on the talents of our community volunteers! We welcome anyone with the a passion for community, creativity and collaboration to give what they have: THEMSELVES!
We have opportunities for you, including:
Upcoming Events
Community Feedback Sessions
Thursday, February 9th, 5-7pm
Thursday, February 16th, 5-7pm
Thursday, February 23rd, 5-7pm
A series of conversations with to gauge the creative needs of our artists, teachers, and community partners and how Riverside Arts Center can best be of use to our Ypsilanti arts community.
Duties:
- Set up/take down chairs
- Set up and maintain refreshments
- Check-in attendees
- Collect surveys
Requirements
- Follow Riverside Volunteers guidelines
- Over the age of 16
- Must have proof of vaccination and boosters
Need 2-4 volunteers each session
Ongoing Events and Opportunities
Gallery Docent
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, 4 – 6pm
Saturdays 10 – 6 pm
Riverside Arts Center’s gallery exhibits four to six times a year with exhibitions running for one to two months.
Duties:
- Monitor gallery guests
- Answer questions from guests
- Document guest count
Requirements:
- Follow Riverside Volunteers guidelines
- Over the age of 18
- Must have proof of vaccination and boosters
Need 2 – 4 volunteers a week
Riverside Swings
Fridays, 7-11:30pm
Swing dance event open to all ages and skill levels. Hosted in the dance studio and led by an instructor from Friday Night Swing. This is a general admission event with payment at the door. Volunteers may participate after doors close.
Duties:
- Manage cash box
- Collect admission fees
- Lock up cash box at the end of the night
- Collect names and email addresses for contact tracing and marketing
- Ask guests to comply with COVID policy
- Stay for the entire event
- Ensure that the elevator lobby door is locked at the end of the event
Requirements:
- Follow Riverside Volunteers guidelines
- Over the age of 16
- Must have proof of vaccination and boosters
Need 1 – 2 volunteers each week
Clean / Organize at Riverside Arts Center
Anytime
Riverside Arts Center always welcomes volunteers who would like to help us clean and organize our various storage spaces.
Duties:
- Clean out cluttered storage
- Document and archive items
- Organize storage spaces to optimize each space.
Requirements:
- Follow Riverside Volunteers guidelines
- Over the age of 16
- Must have proof of vaccination and boosters
If you are interested, please fill out the volunteer interest form below! Have more questions? Contact us today!
