Volunteers are invaluable to the MacLaren.
If you are interested in getting involved, learning about the visual arts or gaining administrative experience, join our team of volunteers. Our volunteer programmes are open to people with or without art experience. Orientation and training are provided.
Many types of opportunities are available, from leading gallery tours to helping organize special events. For example, Greeters welcome visitors and share information about current exhibitions and events. Gallery Guides lead tours for visiting school and community groups of all ages and abilities, encouraging dialogue around our exhibitions and our rich building history. MacLaren Ambassadors attend community events, such as festivals, fairs, children’s programmes and more, with the goal of raising awareness and promoting various Gallery programmes. Student volunteers are able to gain their 40 hours of community service.
You are welcome to fill out the volunteer application form below and email to Peter Bogle, Development Associate/Volunteer Coordinator, at peter@maclarenart.com. A follow-up interview will be arranged by the staff volunteer coordinator to determine your placement.
For more information, please contact Peter Bogle at 705-720-1044 ext.277 or peter@maclarenart.com
Please Note: All volunteers are required to submit a current police record check that includes vulnerable sector screening.
Assist with sales, display design, stock merchandise and providing friendly MacLaren customer service while obtaining valuable retail experience.
Welcome visitors and inform them of exhibitions, upcoming events and educational programmes while learning basic administrative duties.
Lead tours for visiting school and community groups of all ages and abilities, encouraging dialogue around our exhibitions, our permanent collection and our rich building history.
Have fun planning and participating in the MacLaren’s special events on-site and in the community.
Assist the Gallery staff with filing, data entry, bulk mailings and record keeping. Computer skills are an asset.
Represent the Gallery in the community. With staff support, Ambassadors attend community events, such as festivals, fairs, children’s programmes and more, with the goal of raising awareness and promoting various Gallery programmes. An Ambassador will have the opportunity to engage with community members through their knowledge and experience in being a part of the MacLaren Art Centre.
The MacLaren Youth Advisory Council meets monthly to develop and oversee youth projects, events and exhibitions related to the arts. This is a wonderful volunteer experience that looks great on a resumé or college application.
Youth Ambassadors represent the Gallery in the community. With staff support, Ambassadors attend community events, such as festivals, fairs, children’s programmes and more, with the goal of raising awareness and promoting various Gallery programmes. An Ambassador will have the opportunity to engage with community members through their knowledge and experience in being a part of the MacLaren Art Centre.
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