Volunteer
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Why volunteer?
It allows you to be part of, and invest in, the growing arts & culture community and scene in Prince George and the Region.
It provides opportunities to engage and network with local and visiting artists, musicians, performers, curators, art administrators and creative minds alike.
You can earn your Serving It Right, certifying you for the sale and service of liquor in BC for free.
- Accepted volunteers who get their SIR for volunteering will be reimbursed the $35 fee required for the course. Contact info@ominecaartscentre.com for more information!
You can gain experience that can bolster your CV or education prospects.
What do our Volunteers do?
The following list are the types of tasks our wonderful volunteers can help us out with:
Host Open Hours
Marketing / Advertising
Concession / Bar Service (19+ SIR Required for Bar Service) for Events
Poster / Graphic Design
Sit-in for Events
Poster Distribution
Event Planning
Event Setup and Takedown
Exhibition Installation
Maintenance / Light Cleanup
Host a Workshop
Host/MC special events & film screenings
Tickets / Door Greeter for Events
Community Outreach / Engagement (e.g. attend booths at events, post upcoming events on the Facebook account, etc.)
Join a Committee!
Participating in a committee is a great way to align your volunteering with your interests and unique skill set, ensuring your contributions are both impactful and fun! Collaborating within these groups also offers more specialized experience that you can use to enhance the strength of your resume or CV.
By joining in our Committees, you can play a pivotal role in driving positive change, contributing to the collective effort that helps Omineca reach its full potential.
NOTE: Joining a committee does not mean you have to do all of the responsibilities listed for that particular committee! For example, even if you can only help with poster design, we still encourage you to join the Communications / Outreach committee so you can stay up-to-date with those conversations. Your contributions help us more than you know!Fundraising / Grant Writing
What we do:
Identify suitable grants and funding sources
Create grant proposals while collaborating with a team
Monitor and report on current grants
Reach out to new potential donors or partners
Create fundraising events using the space
- Grant Proposal Writing
- Research and Prospect Identification
- Relationship Building
- Fundraising Experience
- Event Planning
- Digital Marketing
Communications / Outreach
What we do:
Design posters and advertisements for upcoming events
Distribute promotional materials, such as posters and brochures
Manage the social media accounts to promote upcoming events and engage with our audience
Update our website with new events
Engage community partnerships to expand our outreach efforts
Attend booths or events to represent the organization, answer questions, and promote upcoming activities
What skills you could include on your CV with this experience:
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing and Promotion
- Content Creation and Copywriting
- Community Engagement
- Communication Skills
Finance
What we do:
Organize financial records, data, and documentation
Collaborate with the Board to create and manage the annual budget to ensure it aligns with the centre's strategic and financial goals
Monitor the organization's financial health
- Financial Analysis and Reporting
- Budgeting and Resource Management
- Organization Skills
- Communication and Presentation
- Team Collaboration and/or Leadership
Volunteer
What we do:
Help new volunteers through the intake process
Reach out to volunteers to organize roles based on skills and preferences
Coordinate current volunteers to staff upcoming events
Provide training and guidance to volunteers to ensure they're equipped for their roles
Offer ongoing support to volunteers by answering questions and addressing concerns that are brought up
Organize events or activities to celebrate and thank our volunteers for their dedication
- Recruitment and Talent Management
- People Management and Leadership
- Team Building
- Training and Development
- Interpersonal Communication
- Team Coordination
- Event Planning
Curatorial
What we do:
Select upcoming artists in residence from the submitted applications
Coordinate with artists to plan the exhibition's installation, reception, workshop, and take-down
Assist with the installation and take-down of the exhibition
Manage and report on the budgets and resources related to the exhibitions and curation process
- Event Planning and Coordination
- Administration
- Communication
- Teamwork and/or Leadership
- Financial Reporting
- Creative Problem-Solving
- Budget Management
Facilities
What we do:
Identify maintenance and repair needs
Make repairs or arrange contractors for repair/installations as required
Manage rennovation projects to improve facilities
Oversee the budgets and resource allocation for facility maintenance and improvement projects
Communicate with external contractors, vendors, and service providers for facility-related projects and services
- Facility Management and Repair
- Project Management
- Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Cost-Efficiency Analysis
- Preventative Maintenance Planning
Governance
What we do:
Develop and review our Strategic Plan
Recruit and nominate new board members
Monitor and assess the organization's progress in achieving the goals laid out in the Strategic Plan
Establish and review the organization's contracts and governance documents as needed
- Strategic Planning
- Policy Development
- Communication
- Recruitment and Nomination
- Bylaw and Document Management
- Decision-Making
- Problem-Solving
What do I need to do to join?
Fill out our volunteer form here
After you're done, print off the Criminal Record Check Letter found here
Go to your local RCMP or police station with this letter in-person and request a Criminal Record Check form
You will also have to include the Vulnerable Sector section in order to allow you to work with children.
Be sure to bring two pieces of I.D.
You will receive the results in 2-5 days. Once you have it, email the results to info@ominecaartscentre.com.
Once we've received your cleared background check, you'll be added to our volunteer chat and have an orientation date scheduled shortly after!
Need a paper copy?
Download a printable Volunteer Application Form here, or pop into the studio during our open hours for a copy.
You can send the completed paper forms to info@ominecaartscentre.com with the heading "Volunteer Application - [Your Name]".
Want to be more involved?
Join our Board!
We're looking for new Board members to keep our volunteer-run efforts going strong! Learn more about our current Board and what you could bring to the table here.
