The Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia

THE MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART OF GEORGIA

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

MOCA GA needs

·        Front desk volunteers

·        Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays

·        One of two shifts:  10am – 2pm OR 2pm – 5pm

·        2-4 days/month

Among front desk volunteer duties are the following:

·        answer phones and direct calls

·        check and stock handouts and catalogues

·        assist guests with directions and general information about the exhibitions

·        assist staff with various projects

Volunteer perks:

·        MOCA GA membership after 20 hours volunteering

·        opportunity to attend and participate in member-only or member-discounted events

·        opportunity to help with special events

·        opportunity to interact with living, working artists

·        free parking

NOTE:  Volunteers are encouraged to bring personal projects, books, etc.  If there are no visitors in the museum and no projects awaiting their attention, volunteers are encouraged, to read, draw, correspond with friends, etc. 

If you have any questions or would like to set up a meeting with MOCA GA’s volunteer coordinator, call or email Martha Brewer at MOCA GA:  404-367-8700 or info@mocaga.org. 

Location: 75 Bennett Street, Suite A-2, Atlanta, GA 30309

Website: www.mocaga.org

Mayor Reed's Centers of Hope Project

Location: Thomasville Recreation Center

                    1835 Henry Thomas Drive

                    Atlanta, Ga 30315

Description: Volunteer opportunities involve working with children in the after school program at the Thomasville Recreation Center. Positions available include volunteer tutors, gym volunteers, volunteer dance instructor, volunteer music instructor, volunteer drama instructor, teen program volunteer, and general volunteers. Volunteers are needed anytime between 2:30-6pm M, T, W, Th, and F.

Contact: Phoebe Kann

                 Volunteer Coordinator/AmeriCorps VISTA

                 pkann@handsonatlanta.org

                 (404) 979-2771

Website: iamatlanta.org

Arms of Love- Grocery Relief Program

We need some students to assist us in Grocery Relief Co-op Business Development in the following areas:

Customer Services

Web Design

Graphic Arts

Accounting

Public Management

Marketing

Bilingual translation (Spanish, French, Swahelee, Swahili, Japanese, Korean, vietnamese, etc.)

Pease NOTE that positions can become paid positions once things get off the ground.

We can be contacted at 404-589-{G.I.V.E.} 4483 and we are located at 100 Edgewood Ave. Suite 805, 

Atlanta Ga. 30303 

High Museum of Art

We invite you to become a volunteer at the High Museum of Art. As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to engage with patrons through educational programs, greeting visitors, and helping at special events, just to name a few. Volunteers are an essential part of the High. They work together with Museum staff to make visiting the High Museum of Art a pleasant experience for all of our patrons.

 Downloand application @ WWW.HIGH.ORG

Volunteer Positions: 

• Lecture Programs
• Information Desk
• Exhibitions
• Film Series
• Education Programs
• Special Events: Friday Jazz, Family Day, College Night

Contact: Erika Gilbert at erika.gilbert@woodruffcenter.org

Imagine It! The Children's Museum of Atlanta

Volunteers are essential to the success of the Museum.  Whether you have experience working with children or in another capacity, we can use your skills.

In return for your time, you'll enjoy a unique volunteering experience.  You will have the opportunity to work in a fun environment with enthusiastic people.  Volunteering at Imagine It! is a meaningful way to give back to your community.

All volunteers must possess excellent communication and exceptional customer service skills.  In addition to volunteers who work on our exhibit floor and during special events, we're looking for volunteers with special skill sets to help us in our staff departments.

See the Volunteer Position Descriptions to learn the details of each of our volunteer opportunities.

Complete volunteer application on website.  Complete consent to background check.  Forms must be submitted and received at least 2 weeks prior to volunteering.

275 Centennial Olympic Park Drive
Atlanta, GA 30313

volunteers@childrensmuseumatlanta.org

Atlanta Contemporary Art Center

Atlanta Contemporary Art Center is a non-collecting institution dedicated to the creation, presentation, and advancement of contemporary art by emerging and established artists.  Creates a diverse cultural landscape for artists, arts professionals, and the art-interested public through its exhibitions, educational programming, and studio artist program.

Must be willing to commit for a specified period of time.

535 Means Street
Atlanta, GA 30318

Contact Jennifer Long at 404.688.1970 x213 or jlong@thecontemporary.org

VSA Arts

VSA Arts provides access to the arts for people with disabilities and those with low income.  We are a statewide resource working with artists and organizations to fulfill our vision of an inclusive community that encourages everyone to enjoy and participate in the arts.

The Healey Building
57 Forsyth Street
Suite R-1
Atlanta, GA 30303

info@VSAartsGA.org
404.221.1270

Center for Puppetry Arts

The Center for Puppetry Arts is the largest non-profit organization in the United States dedicated to puppetry.

All volunteers are asked to be able to commit to a significant length of time, whether that be weekly or monthly and/or be available for special events and periodic needs.  The volunteer application is available online.

http://www.puppet.org/contribute/volunteer.shtml

Amy Rush
volunteer@puppet.org
404.881.5172