Opportunities From: VolunteerME Heart of Maine

As available, to be scheduled with Facilities Manager

Keeping this building in good condition so that all may enjoy is rewarding work - and it takes a village! Volunteers can help with a wide range of projects, depending on their skills and availability. We regularly need help with: taming the willow dome, gallery wall prep and painting, cleaning and organizing, maintaining the grounds (a terrific opportunity for groups wanting to volunteer together) and garden beds, sign painting, kiln repair, light construction/carpentry, and more.

Help us to update and maintain our burgeoning Art Library. Tasks include cataloging, labelling, and shelving books, as well as special projects.

Tuesday – Saturday, 3 hr minimum shift between 10am-8pm, consistent every week (minimum 2 month commitment)

Individuals with sufficient experience in printmaking, ceramics, or darkroom photography can qualify to be a studio monitor. Waterfall Arts strives to offer reliable open studio hours that the public can count on to create work in our spaces, so we’re looking for volunteers that can make a consistent weekly commitment. Duties include opening the space and overseeing renters, providing help when needed, maintaining the studio space, and offering basic orientation (rules, supply location, and equipment processes) to new users.

Studio Monitors may use their scheduled sessions to pursue their own art practices.

As available, to be scheduled by Program Director & Program Committee Chair

Waterfall Arts has been steadily expanding its offerings, and we aim to grow a lot more in the near future! Programming support volunteers help us to create and implement our class/event/exhibition schedules. Duties include: attending committee planning meetings, helping to connect with artists for exhibitions and educators for classes, managing instructor contracts, locating and allocating resources, participating in marketing and community outreach, and assisting with event organization, artwork intake/inventory, and class/workshop needs.

Tuesday – Saturday, shifts 10AM–1PM, 1–3PM & 3–5PM

The Gallery Greeter is one of our main liaisons with the public. You'll be educated about the current exhibition and our on-going programs so that you can effectively answer questions and provide general information to our visitors. Duties include: Welcoming guests as they arrive, directing visitors to the office or to tenants’ studios; answering the phone and recording messages for staff; providing information about studio and room rentals and classes; answering questions about membership.

As available, e.g. Exhibition Openings, Concerts, Lectures, etc.

The Event Support crew is vital to helping Waterfall Arts pull off our great events, lighten the load for staff members, make sure all of our guests are attended to, and infuse the place with good energy. Duties include: planning, set-up and breakdown, serving food and drinks, greeting at the door, and more.