The Victoria Park Centre for the Arts, as with other non-government organisations, is dependent on volunteers in continuing its service to the local community. Volunteering is a way to develop new skills, gain valuable work experience and make a contribution to our community. It allows people of all ages and backgrounds the challenge of putting skills, talents, and knowledge and life experience to good use.
Art Management students and graduates may find work experience at the Art Centre particularly useful and projects can be tailored to specific needs. For example, coordinating our Exhibition Program, participating in community art projects, fundraising proposals and implementation, sponsorship initiatives, research projects and publicity programs.
Organisational skills are in great demand, or you might like to sit on the Board, if playing a role in policy and decision making sounds challenging.
The Art Centre would also like to hear from local artists and crafts people interested in exhibiting their work as part of our Exhibition Program.
How you can help
•VPCA recruits volunteers for the following positions:
•Role model/peer mentors
•Workshop assistants
•Gardening
•Participation in fundraising events
•Leaflet & poster drops
•Administration and data base support
•Program facilitators/supporters
•Events coordination and development
•Cleaning and maintenance
Volunteer Agreement
Before you commence work as a volunteer at VPCA, we will ask you to read the Volunteers Manual and complete a Volunteers Agreement. This will clarify your role, your rights and responsibilities and will help ensure that participants are provided with the best possible services. This agreement is made between you, the volunteer, and the Board of the Art Centre.
Insurance
VPCA provides Public Liability Insurance and accident insurance cover for all volunteers. (Refer to Volunteers Manual (Appendix I) for recruitment, procedures, training, rights and responsibilities and dispute resolution procedure) If you have time to spare, you will find a warm creative welcome waiting for you at the Art Centre. Please call us on 9470 5520.