-
2 people are interested
GLOBAL MONUMENTAL HAND-PRINT MURAL WORKSHOP May 5-12 2018.
ORGANIZATION: TILE HERITAGE FOUNDATION
Please visit the new page to apply.
-
2 people are interested
The specific event in need of volunteer assistance is a hands-on workshop in tile-making for the historic Global Monumental Hand Print Mural Project.
Volunteers with skills in handling clay, ceramic materials and tools would be most welcome; however they are not necessary for participation in this project.
Enjoy the creative process assisting people in pressing their hands in clay & designing their tiles.
Candidates need to be physically fit and able to carry 25lb. boxes and trays of clay.
Be available for three to six hour shifts (with breaks.)
Be well organized and enjoy working with people.
Assist people with registration & T-shirt purchases.
Run credit cards through SQUARE on an iPad. Duties will rotate during all shifts, sharing responsibilities.
There will always be a Tile Heritage "in-charge" person participating.
There will be a duties and procedural orientation in advance of May 8 th.
This VOLUNTEERING opportunity is open to all genders. Willingness to get a little muddy!
Volunteers will receive:
Coverings’18 workshop & expo access name badges
Snacks & water
Lunch allowance cards or vouchers
Monumental Mural Branding logo T-shirts
Handprints in the mural
Promotion for your school or organization on the Volunteer Banner and other promotions
Accolades for participating!
More opportunities with TILE HERITAGE FOUNDATION
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About TILE HERITAGE FOUNDATION
Location:
PO BOX 1850, HEALDSBURG, CA 95448, US
Mission Statement
The Tile Heritage Foundation, founded in 1987 as a nonprofit charitable organization, is dedicated to promoting an awareness and appreciation of ceramic surfaces in the United States. The Foundation serves the need for a historical perspective regarding all ceramic surfacing materials, both past and present. In addition to aiding in the education of the public about the rich and varied history of tile, the organization has become a major voice in the preservation of existing installations of rare and unusual ceramic surfaces while enhancing the visibility of contemporary tile work as well.
Description
As an active archive the primary goal of Tile Heritage is to assist in the preservation of ceramics surfaces: its legendary history, significant installations, as well as the objects themselves. By providing pertinent information, unbiased consultation and specific recommendations when needed, the Foundation serves both the industry and the public at large as no other agency can. The body of information on hand, coupled with expertise resulting from almost 60 years of combined experience in the field and access to a network of experts worldwide, provides assurance of both helpful and accurate answers to questions and solutions to problems.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
COVERINGS'18Georgia World Congress Center285 Andrew Young International Blvd NWAtlanta, GA 30313
DATE POSTED
March 22, 2018
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 17
- Orientation or Training
- Three (3) to six (6) hour shifts or all day shifts
- Be able to pick up 25lbs. Be well organized and enjoy working with people.enjoy diversity.