Why volunteer at the Southern Vermont Arts Center?
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.

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 Yester House Gallery and the Wilson Museum for themselves and up to three guests, 10% off purchases at the gift shop, and a chance to win a free lunch at the Garden Café each month.

Job Descriptions

Southern Vermont Art Center Volunteer Program
Job Descriptions

Reception Desk: Yester House and Elizabeth de C. Wilson Museum
Coordinator: Ed Cyzewski
Volunteers are responsible for greeting visitors, collecting admission fees, keeping attendance records and encouraging new memberships and contributions. Volunteers should be well acquainted with the programs, activities and exhibitions going on at the Arts Center. Training and support will be provided by the Arts Center staff. Occasionally the volunteer may be asked to assist with mailings and other light duty projects.
Hours: Tues.-Sat. 10-1 and 1-4 Sun. 12-4

Museum Gift Shop
Coordinator: Kathie Taylor
Volunteers help Kathie sell merchandise in the Gift Shop. Training will be given in the operation of the cash register, credit card machine and location of inventory.
Hours: Wed. and Thurs. 10-1:30 and 1:30-4:30.

Hospitality
Co-Chair: Joan Fee and Ellen Lipschutz Staff Liaison: Ed Cyzewski
Volunteers assist in supplying, preparing, and serving refreshments during opening receptions at Yester House. A hospitality committee schedule and sign up sheet is enclosed.
Hours: Saturdays of Receptions 1:15-4:00.

Art Exhibition Assistant
Chair: Georgine MacGarvey-Holman Staff Liaison: Jocelyn Grayson
Volunteers assist with the installation of Artist Member Exhibitions and Solo Artists Shows. Responsibilities include receiving, hanging and removal of artwork for exhibitions. (physical strength is required for certain tasks). Responsibilities may also include recording and cataloging exhibits, as well as assisting Jocelyn Grayson in the selling of artwork on days of each opening. Some basic art knowledge is helpful but not mandatory.

Ushers
Staff Liaison: Ed Cyzewski
Volunteers assist during SVAC performances presented at the Arts Center. Positions available include box office attendants, ushers and CD/Book sales people.

Docents/ Tours
Chair: Barbara Melhado
Docents guide visitors and tour groups through the exhibits and grounds. A thorough knowledge of the exhibits and SVAC history is required. Training will be provided.

Boswell Botany Trail
Chair: Kathie Peltz Staff Advisor: Christy Nevius
Volunteers assist the Manchester Garden Club with maintenance of the trail. A great way to learn about the flora and fauna along the trail .

Lodging Friends
Staff Liaison: Ed Cyzewski
Volunteers assist with distribution of materials from SVAC to the various Lodging Friends members in the area. Volunteers are also encouraged to make efforts to recruit new members to this expanding program.