Volunteer

Opportunities

  • In Person

    • Paperwork
      Filing, scanning, and shredding papers

    • Organizing
      Assist with organizing our new office space as we move into The Bunker!

    Virtual

    • Community Calendar Assistance
      Research upcoming events in San Luis Obispo County and add them to our community calendar

    • Graphic Design
      Create infographics and flyers for our upcoming events

    • Promotional Assistance
      Alert the Arts Council of unique promotional opportunities throughout San Luis Obispo County

  • In Person - day of event

    • Set Up
      Occurs 1-2 hours prior to an event

    • Clean Up
      Occurs the hour after an event

    • Transport Supplies
      Assist with transporting supplies from our office to an event, or vice versa.

    • Front Table Assistance
      Check in attendees and notify them of any present raffle and donation opportunities

    In Person - prior to event

    • Prepare Signs
      Printing, chopping, and pasting printed materials

    • Distribute Flyers
      Pick up a stack of flyers from our office to distribute.
      Locations will be provided, but you are welcome to share the flyers wherever you have in mind as well.
      Printed flyers, tacks, and tape will be provided.

  • In Person

    • Tabling Assistant
      Join an Arts Council member for tabling at local events such as the beloved Farmer’s Market.
      Socialize with the community and assist in promoting our upcoming events and opportunities.

    • Distribute Flyers
      Pick up a stack of flyers from our office to distribute.
      Locations will be provided, but you are welcome to share the flyers wherever you have in mind as well.
      Printed flyers, tacks, and tape will be provided.

    • Review An Event
      Attend of an event of ours, and then send a short description of your experience along with any photos or videos you captured.
      Email faithlegrande@slocountyarts.org or DM @slocounty_arts with your submission.

    • Translation services
      Be a translator for a non-English speaker, deaf, or hard-of-hearing artists and attendees at an event

    Virtual

    • Social Media
      Share our upcoming event(s) in your store front or on your platform and tag us so we can return the favor!
      Instagram: @slocounty_arts

  • In Person

    • Judge for Poetry Out Loud 2024
      Poetry Out Loud 2023 is on Feb 21st from 6-8pm

    Virtual

    • Join the OSAT Supervisory Committee
      A monthly meeting where we discuss feedback and the progress of the upcoming Tour.

    • Be a point of contact
      For artists who are new to the Open Studios Art Tour

Through our volunteer program we aim to connect with attendees and artists who hold interest in being involved with the San Luis Obispo County art community beyond events. It is our hope through volunteering with
the Arts Council that you will gain experience in skills that interest you, increase your visibility within the art community, and grow your
personal rapport with artists and supporters around the county.

Tasks needed vary throughout the year.
Click each category to learn more.