Crafternoon Volunteers

Volunteer Lethbridge; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an inspiring team at a vibrant art gallery, where you can contribute to a family-friendly program that fosters creativity and community engagement. As a volunteer, you will assist in fun art activities, helping participants explore their artistic side in a welcoming environment. This role is perfect for those who enjoy working with diverse age groups, including children, and want to make a positive impact in the community. Whether you can commit to one session or multiple, your support will help bring art to life for families in Lethbridge.

Qualifications

• Comfort engaging with the public is an asset.
• No art background required for volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Assist with set up and clean up of art activities.
• Support program leader and participants during sessions.

Skills

Public Engagement

Art Techniques

Teamwork

Job description

Crafternoon is a fun and family-friendly program that provides the opportunity to learn new art techniques and projects inspired by the Gallery’s current exhibitions. On the last Saturday of each month, we organize a self-directed drop-in art activity in our Creativity Centre. These activities usually relate to the exhibitions, exploring techniques and themes used by our featured artists. Programs may be run by the Gallery’s Programming Team or by a featured guest artist. This program is free with admission. All supplies are provided.

Crafternoon is held at the Southern Alberta Art Gallery (601 3rd Ave S) in Lethbridge, AB. Volunteers are welcome to attend one or multiple sessions.

Volunteer responsibilities include assisting with set up, participating in the craft activity, assisting the program leader and participants throughout the afternoon, and assisting with clean up.

Age Requirements

15 years old or above

Requirements

• Crafternoon projects are designed to be fun for all skills levels, so an art background is notrequired for volunteers.
• Comfort engaging with members of the public is an asset but is not required for this role.
• Crafternoon is a family-targeted program. Volunteers should be comfortable working/around with a wide range of ages, including children.
• Volunteers are not expected to provide childcare, as children must be supported by an adult when attending Crafternoon.

Schedule

We are looking for 1-2 volunteers per session to assist with the programs. The program runs 1pm-4pm with a volunteer call time of 12:30PM.

We are looking for assistance for the following dates:

• May 31, 2025: Shrinky-dinks with artist Michelle Sylvestre
• June 28, 2025: Crafternoon and chill zone with Lethbridge Pride Festival Society

Other Opportunities with Southern Alberta Art Gallery

Youth Art Club is a free, drop-in program where middle and high school-aged youth can explore their artistic side. Attendees can bring their own art to work on or participate in a project led by the Gallery’s Outreach Coordinator. Supplies and snacks are provided.

Crafternoon is held at the Southern Alberta Art Gallery (601 3rd Ave S) in Lethbridge, AB. Volunteers are welcome to attend one or multiple sessions .

Join us at the Southern Alberta Art Gallery on Thursday, May 15th from 5pm to 7pm to celebrate the young artists of our annual Art’s Alive & Well in the Schools student art exhibition.

Join us at the Southern Alberta Art Gallery on Saturday, May 10th from 7pm to 9pm to celebrate the opening of our annual Art’s Alive & Well in the Schools student art exhibition, along with a special student art mentorship showcase organized by Michelle Sylvestre and our new Shop at SAAG feature artist L.C. Cariou. Enjoy the artworks and refreshments, mingle with the community and meet the artists. The opening reception is free for all.