Volunteer for JCAL Public Events

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Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning (JCAL) Volunteer Opportunities allows you to give back to the community in so many ways. Volunteers help support our artistic programs by spending the day or even a few hours that can truly making a difference to the community.

DESCRIPTION:
JCAL holds regular and periodic arts exhibitions, performances and special events during the year. Events can range from sit down performances to outdoor festivals. JCAL needs assistance with all aspects of event execution.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Event volunteers assist on the event day for set-up, guest assistance and registration or clean up. Volunteers may also choose to be involved in event execution plans. Volunteers work under the direction of various JCAL’s staff members, who will provide task-specific training and instruction.

COMMITMENT:
Volunteers will typically be asked to commit at least 3 hours for each event, but this can expand based on the type of event and the volunteer’s level of commitment (Participation on an event planning committee typically requires larger time commitments over several months).

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED:
Depends on tasks. Computer literate volunteers are preferred. Prior experience working for a non-profit organization’s and/or a special event is a plus.

BENEFITS:
Depending on the type of event, volunteers may be able to attend the event free of charge or at a reduced price. All volunteers are invited will receive our email newsletter. Event volunteers also have the opportunity to learn new skills from professionals, and meet others in the community.

For more info contact: development@jcal.org

JCAL Events that you can volunteer and serve:

• Queens International Children Festival - A two-day fun-filled family event that brings high-quality arts, performances, and arts & crafts to downtown Jamaica Queens.
  • Volunteers will assist with hands-on activities to inspire young people and families to enjoy the arts together.
• Making Moves Festival -This 2-day multi-stage/multi-site Festival presents emerging and established choreographers and dance companies performing original works and offering master workshops, showcases and discussion session.
  • Volunteers can assist with production, online marketing, street outreach team, usher and customer service team.
• First Friday Series -This is an art series that occurs every first Friday of the month. All shows start at 7:30 PM and take place at the Jamaica Arts Center Community Gallery, located at 161-04 Jamaica Avenue.
  • Volunteers can assist with production, street outreach team, usher and customer service team.
• Thursday Night Jazz - This Series is presented in partnership with The Jazz Gallery for the 2018-2019 season. This compelling concert series features some of today’s finest emerging jazz musicians performing in the Community Gallery, at Jamaica Arts Center on every 2nd Thursday of each month from October 2018 through June 2019.
  • Volunteers can assist with production, street outreach team, usher and customer service team.
    
• Saturday Matinee - This series offers dynamic arts programming for the family to enjoy. From storytelling to dance, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
  • Volunteers can assist with production, online marketing, street outreach team, usher and customer service team.