The Durango Arts Center welcomes to its volunteer program those individuals who value the mission of the DAC. We are fortunate to have approximately 100 active volunteers within the structure of our organization who contribute to the quality and vitality of the DAC. But we still need you!

From the Center’s inception in 1966, volunteers have been an integral part of our efforts to support and advocate for the arts in the community. Our volunteers contribute thousands of hours every year and are involved in all aspects of operation of the Durango Arts Center. We strive to match our volunteers with tasks that meet their schedules, whether one-time help or ongoing, at home or at the DAC. We look forward to your participation in the continual development of DAC as a vital arts, educational and cultural institution. Download a Volunteer Application or call 970.259.2606 or email info@durangoarts.org and let us know your interests.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

FRONT DESK RECEPTION—The gallery desk receptionist provides a visual presence and welcome to the Durango Arts Center for visitors to the current exhibit and for persons coming to the DAC on business.

GALLERY SHOP SALES STAFF—Gallery shop sales staff provides a visual presence and welcome to the DAC’s Gallery Shop and offers assistance to persons making purchases.

HOSPITALITY—The hospitality volunteers provide reception assistance at openings sponsored by the Durango Arts Center. Duties include bartending, making and serving a non-alcoholic punch, supervise the food table, disposing of trash and cleaning the kitchen and reception area.

CLERICAL—Data entry, filing, preparing bulk mailings and a variety of other clerical tasks.

CONCESSIONS/BARTENDING—The DAC is a venue for a variety of concerts and other performances for which this assistance is needed from time to time.

DAC KIDS’ EDUCATION—Assist instructor in DAC art classes; Assist teacher in our After-School Arts Program in the 9R district schools;Meet and greet” children and families attending art education program events at the DAC; take tickets at theater events; help to inventory and organize art supply office at the DAC; assist with performing art programs.

DURANGO ARTS FESTIVAL—This annual fundraiser of the DAC requires help with set-up and take-down of the festival, information booth, drink and t-shirt sales and a variety of other tasks.

COMMITTEE PARTICIPATION
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE—The membership committee works with the executive director to maintain and develop the DAC’s membership through monthly membership correspondence, coordinates the annual benefactors’ event and encourage new memberships to the DAC.

EXHIBITS COMMITTEE—The exhibits committee assists in the selection of annual exhibits; contributes to the preparation and installation of exhibits; coordination and development of necessary educational materials and media information; correspondence and contracts; inter-committee communication; reception coordination and selection of jurors.

DOCENT COMMITTEE—Docents conduct tours of the exhibits in the Barbara Conrad Gallery and participate in community outreach through the Art in the Schools Program.

VOLUNTEER—Works with the volunteer coordinator in helping to recruit and support volunteers; assists with the semi-annual volunteer appreciation galas.

FINANCE—Works with the executive director and finance director to oversee the financial health of the organization.

MARKETING—Works with the executive director to formulate creative and effective methods for marketing the programs of the DAC.

FUNDRAISING—Works with the executive director to formulate effective fundraising strategies.

EVENTS—Oversees the planning and implementation of special events for the DAC, often in collaboration with the fundraising committee.

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS—mailing projects, envelope addressing

VERY SPECIAL ARTS (VSA-KINDRED SPIRITS)—helpers in classes, mat cutting for artwork, Main Avenue Arts Festival volunteers.