Volunteers play a vital role in the heart and soul of our programs, and generous individuals in our communities and beyond - like you - who assist in Galería’s ongoing calendar of events, gallery production, and administrative assistance make a world of difference.

By joining us as a volunteer, you get to experience the organization from both a free and exciting behind-the-scenes viewpoint, as well as interact with a community of arts appreciators!

If you are interested in volunteering at Galería, please email volunteer@galeriadelaraza.org with what opportunity interests you, subject line “I want to volunteer at ____________” (name of opportunity). Volunteers receive an orientation and walk-through of all gallery venues on their first day of volunteering.

Available Volunteer Opportunities, January 2013

ONGOING:

Gallery Attendant Program

January 15-31, 2013

Volunteer shift: 1pm-6pm

What: programmic support in main gallery and Studio 24 (Galeria's annex venue)

Details: Gallery attendants are crucial to the mechanics of running Galeria, and being a gallery attendant is not only a learning experience, item to include on a resume, and intricate look into how Galería operates - but it is also fun! It is a chance to interact with a high volume of people on a daily basis, learn and implement the sale of artwork, and assist in the public programming details of presenting events at a non-profit arts space. Gallery attendants are in the main gallery space Tuesday through Saturday, 1pm-6pm.

Need: 1-2 volunteers per day

EVENTS:

Saturday, January 12

Volunteer shift: 5pm-9pm

Event: Exhibition opening reception

Details: Galería will be officially open to the public for our next exhibition “Navigating Queer Pacific Waves.” Assistance in event production will be needed in the hospitality and tabling areas during this event, as well as photographing attendees and special performances.

Need: 2-3 volunteers

Please note that Galería is committed to the flexibility and needs of our volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering, but are only able to do part of a shift, we can work with you depending on the day. Email today!