Artists of Lake Chapala
Volunteering
We are a 100% volunteer organization. All of the folks who organize our events and serve on the Board are volunteers. We welcome you to join us!
Volunteering is a great way to:
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Make new friends
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Promote the arts in our community
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Learn about arts and artists
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Gain new skills
Volunteer Opportunities
Update the ALC Calendar.
Skills: Know how to use a Google calendar
Job: You will add ALC Events and art events that ALC members are participating into a Google Calendar.
Time: This will take about 1 hour or less per month and can be done on your schedule.
Working With: You'll be working with and supported by Vonn.
Please contact Vonn at vonn.new@gmail.com if interested.
Art Market Greeter
Skills: Be a friendly and helpful presence
Job: Sit at the entry to the Garden of Dreams. Greet and welcome visitors and direct them to our market. Pass out additional information if we have any. Click a counter so we know how many people attend.
Time: 1 or 2-hour shift one Saturday per month
Working With: You’ll be working with BJ
Please contact BJ at bjhardin0@gmail.com if interested.
Art Market Translator
Skills: Must be bilingual and friendly
Job: Assist the Art Market leader with assisting Spanish-speaking vendors. Roam the Art Market and assist vendors and customers in talking with each other.
Time: 2-hour shift one Saturday per month
Working with: You’ll be working with BJ.
Please Contact BJ at bjhardin0@gmail.com
Art Market Traffic and Load-In Helper
Skills: Some Spanish is helpful.
Job: Direct and assist vendors during the load-in process and inform them of the parking situation.
Time: 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. on Art Market Saturdays
Working with: You’ll be working with BJ
Please Contact: BJ at bjhardin0@gmail.com
Street Team
Skills: Must have transportation. A little Spanish is helpful
Job: Distribute promotional materials to stores, coffee shops, and other gathering places. Keep bulletin boards up to date. Foster supportive relationships with the owners of these venues.
Time: About 2 hours per month
Working With: You’ll work with Jeff and Chris on the Publicity Committee. Jeff will be providing you with the materials.
Please Contact: Chris at cjimchris@aol.com
Note: Membership work is super easy! You'll sit comfortably, chat with folks, and help them become members. No heavy lifting, just bring your friendly, welcoming face. If you love meeting new people and enjoy being around creative minds, give it a shot!
Art Market Membership Assistant
Skills: Some Spanish is helpful. Be a friendly and helpful presence
Job: Provide Membership information and registration form to prospective members and accept membership payments.
Time: One Saturday per month for 3 hours, 12:00 - 3:00) during the ALC Art Market.
Working with: You’ll be working with Barbara Logan
Please Contact: Barbara at: barbara.logan6@gmail.
Third Thursday Membership Assistant
Skills: Some Spanish is helpful. Be a friendly and helpful presence
Job: Provide membership information and registration forms to prospective members. Accept membership payments.
Time: One Thursday per month, 2 hours (4:00-6:00)
Working with: You’ll be working with Barbara Logan
Please Contact: barbara.logan6@gmail.com
Social Media Assistant
Skills: Some Spanish or ability to use translation software
Job: Post events and updates to the ALC Facebook and upcoming social media pages
Time: 1 to 2 hours a week
Working with: You’ll be working with Claudia Essenburg the Social Media Administrator
Please Contact: Claudia at ce.tx898@gmail.com
Artist interviewer
Skills: Engaging with good written and verbal communication, Some Spanish or ability to use translation software, email
Job: You will meet with artists to complete a short biography form and collect pictures of their art for future advertising opportunities that evolve with our organization’s growth. The biography forms and pictures will be emailed (contact person to be determined).
Time: 1 to 2 hours a week at first but this will taper off once current members have the opportunity to participate.
Working with: You’ll be working with Vonn New
Please Contact: vonn.new@gmail.com