Arts Trek Volunteers
We hope that you will join us along with amazing artists, crafters, and performers from our community by volunteering your time to make Arts Trek a great success!
We are seeking volunteers of all ages to help with a variety of Arts Trek activities. Volunteers may aid performers, artists, or visitors. Help is also needed with set-up and clean-up and other logistical aspects. Some volunteers may assist with the community art project or make-n-take art projects.
When?
Saturday, April 21, 2012, 10:00 am-4:00 pm
(setup from 8:00-9:45, tear down at 4:00pm)
- Advance registration is required for volunteers.
- The event is free and open to the public.
Where?
The Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art is located on St. Gregory’s University campus at 1900 W. MacArthur, Shawnee, OK 74804.
How?
To volunteer for Arts Trek 2012, either complete the attached registration and return to:
Attn: Arts Trek, Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art
1900 W. MacArthur, Shawnee, OK 74804
(Fax to 405-878-5133)
OR You may also register completely online
Registration is due by March 23!
You do not have to be a member of the MGMoA Volunteer Society to participate.
Timeline:
March 23 Registration deadline
April 2 Volunteer orientation (tentative) at 3:00pm
(please attend April 2nd OR 5th)
April 5 Volunteer orientation (tentative) at 6:00pm
April 20 Arts Trek! Set-up activities beginning at 10am
April 21 Arts Trek! Set-up begins at 8am; event 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Volunteers will not be expected to work all of those times indicated (shifts are available). This timeline is provided only to give volunteers a general idea of possible duty times. Furthermore, volunteers may participate in activities that occur at times other than those listed here. You will be contacted directly with regards to available volunteer opportunities.
Contact for Volunteers:
Gail Hocker & Betty Storie, Volunteer Coordinators volunteer@artstrek.org
Donna Merkt, Arts Trek Event Coordinator info@artstrek.org, 405-878-5605
Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art,
1900 W. MacArthur, Shawnee, OK 74804
Frequently Asked Questions:
What will the volunteers do during Arts Trek?
There are a variety of duties that volunteers perform during Arts Trek. During the event, some volunteers act as liasons to the performers, making sure the performers find their performance location and that they have everything they need. Other volunteers assist the artists, watching their booths if they need breaks, etc. Volunteers also help children and adults with make-n-take art projects. Many volunteers help visitors, distributing maps, providing directions and information. We also need volunteers for event set up and tear down, as well as pre-event preparations.
I can't make it to Arts Trek. Is there something I can do to help before or after the event?
Absolutely! We need volunteers for pre-event preparations, mailing out information or hanging posters, for example. We also need help setting up equipment before the event and taking it down after the event.
I'm not able to be very mobile, is there still something I can do to help?
Yes! If you are willing to volunteer, we will put you to work. One of the jobs that we need fulfilled is a booth sitter--someone who can watch the artists' booths when they take breaks. We also need envelopes stuffed and other clerical work.
Are volunteers required to work the entire event?
No. You will be assigned a shift that will probably be a couple of hours at the most (unless you indicate that you would like to do more). When your shift is over, you can enjoy the event!
Do I have to be a member of the MGMoA Volunteer Society to volunteer for Arts Trek?
No, any and all are welcome for this event. You do not have to be a member of the volunteer society to participate. However, if you enjoy volunteering for Arts Trek, you may want to consider joining the society and taking part in other museum events!
