Opportunities From: United Way of Bartholomew County Volunteer Site

Volunteer: 411 Gallery Docent

Now in its 5th year, 411 Gallery is growing in popularity and engaging a broad audience. To continue this growth, the Columbus Area Arts Council is expanding the gallery hours to include early evenings and weekends.

411 Gallery Docent activities and tasks will include:

Welcome guests into the gallery and provide a brief overview of the exhibition

Answer questions about the exhibition, 411 Gallery, Columbus Area Arts Council programming, 6th Street Arts Alley, and Downtown Columbus

Take payments for art and document the sale

Offer and serve refreshments

Complete basic opening and closing procedures

Independent study of exhibiting artists and types of art

Bonus points for inviting friends to see the exhibition while you are volunteering

The majority of volunteer hours will align with gallery hours. 

Thursdays 12:00–6:00 pm

Fridays 12:00–6:00 pm

Saturdays 10:00–2:00 pm

Is this position right for you? A good docent should be:

Ready to learn

Detail-oriented and accurate

Able to read your audience 

Courteous and respectful

18 or older

Note: extensive knowledge of art is not required

Agency: Columbus Area Arts Council

Now in its 5th year, 411 Gallery is growing in popularity and engaging a broad audience. To continue this growth, the Columbus Area Arts Council is expanding the gallery hours to include early evenings and weekends.

411 Gallery Docent activities and tasks will include:

Welcome guests into the gallery and provide a brief overview of the exhibition

Answer questions about the exhibition, 411 Gallery, Columbus Area Arts Council programming, 6th Street Arts Alley, and Downtown Columbus

Take payments for art and document the sale

Offer and serve refreshments

Complete basic opening and closing procedures

Independent study of exhibiting artists and types of art

Bonus points for inviting friends to see the exhibition while you are volunteering

The majority of volunteer hours will align with gallery hours. 

Thursdays 12:00–6:00 pm

Fridays 12:00–6:00 pm

Saturdays 10:00–2:00 pm

Is this position right for you? A good docent should be:

Ready to learn

Detail-oriented and accurate

Able to read your audience 

Courteous and respectful

18 or older

Note: extensive knowledge of art is not required

Agency: Columbus Area Arts Council

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 47201

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: 6th Street Arts Alley Volunteer

After hosting several successful 6th Street Arts Alley events, the Columbus Area Arts Council is ready to expand programming in the space. This includes growing CAAC events and developing a framework for partner events. We need your help to determine how best to serve the needs of our community and activate our downtown. 

"6th Street Squad" activities and tasks will include:

Attend strategy and planning meetings (times TBD).

Help set a vision for programming, develop a strategy for execution, and plan events.

Assist the CAAC staff with event set logistics, before, during and after the 6th Street Arts Alley Events. 

Answering questions about 6th Street Arts Alley, 411 Gallery, Columbus Area Arts Council programming, and Downtown Columbus

Bonus points if you invite friends to come to 6th Street Arts Alley events

Is this position right for you? A good 6th Street Squadmember should be:

Social!

Interest in downtown events and happenings

Partnership-focused

14 or older

Ready to assist with events set up and tear down

Agency: Columbus Area Arts Council

After hosting several successful 6th Street Arts Alley events, the Columbus Area Arts Council is ready to expand programming in the space. This includes growing CAAC events and developing a framework for partner events. We need your help to determine how best to serve the needs of our community and activate our downtown. 

"6th Street Squad" activities and tasks will include:

Attend strategy and planning meetings (times TBD).

Help set a vision for programming, develop a strategy for execution, and plan events.

Assist the CAAC staff with event set logistics, before, during and after the 6th Street Arts Alley Events. 

Answering questions about 6th Street Arts Alley, 411 Gallery, Columbus Area Arts Council programming, and Downtown Columbus

Bonus points if you invite friends to come to 6th Street Arts Alley events

Is this position right for you? A good 6th Street Squadmember should be:

Social!

Interest in downtown events and happenings

Partnership-focused

14 or older

Ready to assist with events set up and tear down

Agency: Columbus Area Arts Council

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 47201

Allow Groups: Yes