Arts & Culture
D=Weekdays during business hours
E=Evenings
W=Weekends
F=Flexible times
(D) Adult Center for Enrichment needs volunteers to help develop and run ceative expression programs for frail and impaired older adults at any one of its adult day programs. Training provided. Minimum age 19.
Sallie White, 274-3559, , www.acecare.org
(F) African American Atelier needs volunteers to:
Greet visitors and perform light clerical work including mail preparation and data entry. Minimum age 18.
Assist with a Saturday program for youth 9-17 years old. Arts background helpful. Should be experienced working with students. Saturdays 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Minimum age 18.
Gallery is open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., and Sunday 2 -5 p.m. Lawson Butler, 333-6885,
(D,W) Docents to lead tours of 19th century house museum in downtown Greensboro. Tours are given Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sundays from 2 to 5 p.m. Docents must be able to climb stairs in the mansion. Training provided. Minimum age 16.
(D,W) Museum gift shop sales assistants to help customers. Same hours as above. Training provided. Minimum age 16.
Ashley Poteat, 272-5003,
Website - www.blandwood.org
(F) Busy Bee Crafters needs volunteers to knit, crochet, or sew baby items for Womens Hospital and afghans for Hospice. Volunteers supply their own materials. No meeting requirements. Crochet lessons are available. Good project for groups.
Shannon Roesler, 852-4177
Center for Creative Arts needs the following volunteers. Minimum age 11 for all. Training provided for all.
(D) Teacher assistants for the Pint Size Picasso and Art-Venture School Vacation Day programs. Help with class preparation and cleanup, assist children with arts projects, assist with story and snack time, supervise free play, and serve as liaison between parents, teachers, and staff.
(D) Teacher assistants for Outreach After-School programs. At various locations, depending on participating schools. Help with class preparation and cleanup, assist children with art projects, serve as liaison between parents, staff, and teachers.
(D) Marketing assistant for the Center. Help plan community programs, classes, and events; assist with bulk mailings and brochure distribution.
Amanda Brown, 333-7475, , www. Center4creativearts.org
(F) Center for Creative Arts needs volunteers to help with various projects related to the newly established VSA Arts Gallery. VSA is a national organization that creates learning through art for people with disabilities. Volunteers will hang exhibits, greet visitors, and assist in preparation for the VSA Arts festival. Training provided. Minimum age 16.
Elizabeth Miller, 333-7476, www.center4creativearts.org
(F) Friends of the Library needs volunteers to:
Price, sort, and shelve donated used books in the Booklovers' Shop at the downtown public library. Some dusting and cleaning.
Make coffee and wait on customers in the Coffee Shop, also at the downtown public library. Some restocking and cleaning. Minimum age 15.
Pick up book donations as needed. Helpful to have a minivan or small truck.
Greensboro Historical Museum needs:
(D) Docents to guide groups of visitors through the museum, interpret exhibits, and protect museum artifacts. Should want to learn and share historical information about Greensboro and enjoy working with young people. Must give at least four tours a month through June on Tuesday through Friday mornings. Training sessions held in September. Minimum age 14.
Betty K. Phipps, 333-6831, , www.greensborohistory.org
(D) Volunteers to visit schools and present a Traveling Trunk, a large box filled with items designed around a historical theme. Volunteers should be interested in working with people of all ages, especially children, and have a strong voice. Must be able to lift and carry trunk and provide own transportation. Volunteers set their own schedules during school hours. Training provided. Minimum age 16.
Betty K. Phipps, 333-6831, , www.greensborohistory.org
(D) Receptionists/hosts to greet museum visitors. Answer questions about the museum. The museum is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Must have good communication skills, hear well, and enjoy meeting people of all ages. Training provided. Minimum age 14.
Carolyn Malone, 333-6834, www.greensborohistory.org
(F) Guilford Native American Association needs a retail sales asistant at the Pocosin American Indian store located at 230 S. Elm Street, next to Triad Stage. Greet customers and provide customer service, assist with inventory management, help with pricing, displays, special events, and marketing. Help build e-commerce sales and maintain agency website and learn the history and culture of American Indians. Training provided. Interview required.
Sandy LeCrone, 273-8686,
(F) Heritage Greens needs a volunteer to make 12 seasonal table decorations for a senior dining room. Good opportunity for groups. Must have a TB test, provided by the agency.
Pat Wade, 299-4400, ext 4312
(F) High Point Theater & Exhibition Center needs volunteers to serve as ticket takers, ushers, lobby sales attendants, concessions workers, and will-call attendants at various performances. Must be able to lift at least 10 pounds and climb stairs. Training provided. Minimum age 16.
Toni Jackson, 883-3625,
(F) Project Linus- Guilford County needs volunteers to make new, handmade blankets and afghans for children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or are otherwise in need of comfort, security, and warmth. Blankets may be crocheted, knitted, fleece no-sew, or quilted. Volunteer may choose to join group as year-round volunteer or make a one-time donation or commitment to help with a special event. Donations of yarn, fleece, or other materials accepted. This is a 100% volunteer organization. Quarterly general meetings. Special events benefiting community agencies that help children. Training provided. No minimum age.
Darlene Glover, 323-0200 or
National website - www.projectlinus.org
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