| About the Position | |
| Position # | 4454 |
| Organization | Art Gallery of Greater Victoria |
| Position | Event Support - AGGV PAINT-IN Festival |
| Location | 1040 Moss Street, Victoria, BC, Canada to Dallas Road at Moss |
| Impact Statement |
The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria is a place for people, ideas, and experiences. The Gallery engages with people by providing access to art and art-based experiences that contribute to the quality of life in our community. Connecting to you through volunteering, membership, donations, and participation is critical to our success. Thanks to the support of our friends: gallery members, community collaborators, individual donors, public funders, foundations and local businesses, the Gallery can deliver a rich variety of outreach programs in our community to make art accessible to people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. Programs touch thousands of local schools and community members every year and empower educators and facilitators to enrich their curriculum with broader understandings of art and practice. |
| Description |
PAINT-IN FESTIVAL is seeking Event Volunteers. The 37th annual Art Gallery Paint-In is coming up on Saturday, July 18. We have over 200 volunteer positions available for this one-day, family friendly outdoor festival, which features 180 local artists and artisans, community partners, food trucks, Art Imagination Stations, a beer garden and more! The largest arts festival of its kind in Western Canada - come and join us as we celebrate art & community! Volunteer Positions include: set-up/tear down, Info booth attendants, donation reps to facilitate fundraising for the Gallery, bag-check attendants, beer garden bartenders/support staff, environmental green team, etc. |
| Training Details | Training for all positions is available in advance of your shift including training on POS systems, festival map and plan, public engagement, safety etc. |
| Working Conditions | Minimum 2 hours shift on the day of festival JULY 18th, plus one 1.5 hour Orientation session in advance (dates TBC) |
| Minimum Duration | Special event |
| Timing | Weekend - Daytime, Weekend - Evening |
| Special Event Start Date | 2026-07-17 |
| Special Event End Date | 2026-07-18 |
| Age | 15+ |
| Ideal for | An Individual, A Group |
| Transportation | On a bus route |
| Accessibility | Wheelchair accessible entrance, Support volunteers with special needs, Accessible work space |
| Area(s) of Interest | Arts/Culture, Communication/Public Relations, Events/Fundraising |
| Skill(s) | Public Speaking/Presentation Skills, Community Knowledge/Awareness, Motivate Others, Adaptability, Self-Motivation, Presenting |
| How to Apply | |
| Application Link: | |
| Website | http://www.aggv.ca |
| Send an Email Message | |
| Contact | Jane Broomfield |
| Phone | 2503844171 Ext. 288 |
| Address | 1040 Moss St. Victoria, V8V4P1 |
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