Why volunteer at SVAC?
There may be as many answers to that question as there are SVAC Volunteers, but there is one thing that all of the Arts Center's volunteers have in common: the firm belief that the Southern Vermont Arts Center enhances the quality of life for all of those who live, work, and vacation in the Manchester region.
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Southern Vermont Arts Center Volunteers enjoy complimentary membership in the Vermont Museum and Gallery Alliance entitling each volunteer free admission to every historical site, museum, and gallery in this statewide organization, a free pass to the Wilson Museum for themselves and up to three guests and 10% off purchases at the gift shop.
2011 Volunteer Positions Job Descriptions
Arts Exhibitions: Volunteers assist with the installation of Artist Member Exhibitions and Solo Artist Shows. Responsibilities may include receiving, hanging and removal of artwork for exhibitions, as well as recording and cataloging exhibits.
Botany Trail: Volunteers assist the Trail Supervisor with maintenance of the trail.
Children's Events: Help our staff host events for children with hands-on art activities. Our events for children last year included: Be an Art Student for a Day, Sci-Fi Art Day, and Art on the Hill for Families.
Flower Arrangements: Join our group of volunteers who drop off a floral arrangement for Yester House and the Wilson Museum before the weekend. This is a great way to share your garden with the community.
Fundraising Events: Holiday Dinner at Yester House, Night at the Races, and the Scottish Winter Ball are just a few of the fundraisers at SVAC. Volunteering for a fundraising event is a great way to concentrate your volunteer time during one season of the year.
Gardening: Assisting Manchester Garden Club gardeners keeping the flower beds in beautiful condition for our visitors.
Hospitality: Volunteers assist in supplying, preparing, and serving refreshments during opening receptions at the Yester House galleries. Opening Receptions are held on Saturdays; the schedule and sign up sheet is enclosed.
Mailings: During the winter and spring volunteers help our fundraising efforts by sending mailings to SVAC members and to our surrounding community.
Museum Events: Help host events in the Elizabeth de C. Wilson Museum by assisting with event set up, providing refreshments, or serving them at the event.
Office Assistance: Throughout the busy season (May through October) we need help answering the phone and assisting with office tasks in Yester House for 3-hour shifts. Training and support will be provided by Arts Center staff. Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10:00-1:00 or 1:00-4:00.
Reception Desk: Elizabeth de C. Wilson Museum
Volunteers are responsible for greeting visitors, collecting admission fees, keeping attendance records and encouraging new memberships and contributions. Training and support will be provided by the Arts Center staff. Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10:00-1:00 or 1:00-4:00, Sun. 12:00 to 3:30
School Group Tours: Guide school tour groups through the exhibits and grounds. Training and materials will be provided. This typically involves leading an activity in Yester House or studios for school groups.
Ushers: Volunteers assist during SVAC performances presented at the Arts Center. Positions available include ushers, box office attendants, membership table attendants and CD/Book sales people. Please note that Ushers are often required to stand for a long period of time.
A Special Thanks to our 2010 Volunteers!
| Diane Alden Mimi Ams Chip Ams Shirley Anderson Penny Auchincloss Sue Bamford Judy Barrows Charlotte Bartholomae Joan Beggs Bill Black Mindy Bloom Jean Bongartz Georgeanne Breen Jean Brewer Gail Brodie Katherine Buchmayr Nancy Burgess Bill Burke Becky Burke Hoa Campbell John Casale John Cave Debbie Cave Ruth Cherbonneau Jane Childs Carol Christensen Jean Clay Barbara Clune Betsy Cochran Irene Cole Susan Cole Everson Barbara Comer Carolyn Conte Cliff Cooper Berthe Cowles Connie Daly Alice De Somma June DeFelice Louise Dell Judith DeLucca Kathe Dillmann |
Gerald and Doris Dodson Peggy Donahoe Judy Dorsett Kathy Duckworth Lyn DuMoulin Judy Dunn Pat Durfee Lee and Don Dykes Kate Ebbott Jane Eckhardt Maggie Ellis Beth Eyre Joan Fee Lee and Joan Fegelman Al Feldan Terry Findeisen Bonnie Franklin Dick and GinnyFreeman Inge Fricke Dona Friedman Gayle Gall Mary Gerster Elizabeth Greak Perry and Sheila Green Paula Hallam Luanne Hardy Roby Harrington Mary Hart Ruth Harvie Lauren Herbert Marcia Holland Cynthia Holler Stacy Hunter Julane Irvin-Ware Kathleen James Wendy Jennejahn Adelaide Johnson Elinor Katz Mickey Kent Topsy King Corinne Knight |
Larry and Betsy Kukacka Millie Larson Emy and John LaVecchia Betsy LaVecchia Jim Lee Mary Ellen Lindberg Ellen Lipshutz Barbara Little Judy Livingston Clay Livingston Louise Loewenguth Tina Long David Luxner Arianna Lynch Joan Macero Georgine MacGarvey Holman Jo-Anne Mackiewicz Brenda Madkour Diane Maher Ace Manley Marion McChesney Ed and Laura Midgley Dorothy Mulherrin Anna Mundigo Carol Munson Rose Napolitano Lee and Jeanne Nemlich David and Christina Nichols Nancy Norris Lois Nouhan Joe and Barbara O'Donnell Betty O'Leary Diane Olsson Andrew Orr Don Osborn Linda Oskam Jane Osterland Wendy Parsons Norene Peck Kathie Peltz Connie Phypers |
Marcia Poutiatine Barbara Powers Abby Raeder Barbara Reed Sallie Riester SusanRobinson Peter and Janet Saint Germain Steven Schlussel Marilyn Schubert Katharine Senn Carol Shehadi Joan Speiser Kathy Stone Michael Stott Stan Stroup Gail Suitor Brian Sweetland Diana Talcott Mike Taylor Judy Taylor Buddy Teich Edythe Tennant Amy Thebault DeVries Bill Told, Jr. Phyllis Topchik Bill Turner, Jr. Bubsy Tuttle Ellen Viereck Penny Viscusi Ann Walters Ginny Warren Norma Waters Sally Westphalen Mary Wheeler Bill and Mona Wightman Elizabeth Williams Liz Wilson Sally Woodruff Barbara Wright Blair Wyatt Barbara Zapin |
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