Volunteers & Interns
Social Media Interns
Currently, Abington Art Center is looking for high school and college students, with interests in art, creative writing, film or journalism, to serve as interns on a cultural marketing project, centered on art, social media and communications. Candidates must have be avid readers, meet deadlines and be computer literate (familiarity with GarageBand, iMovie, Flickr, YouTube, WordPress, Facebook, Twitter preferred, but not required.)
Individuals will act as cultural reporters and promoters for art exhibitions, concerts and other special events at the center, interviewing artists, visitors and audience members for their perspectives on art and the creative process. Using these thoughts, reflections and observations, the reporters will post to social media, upload videos/photos, etc.
This is a event-based position with flexible hours and a varied schedule. The application deadline has been extended to 8/31/2010.
Interested students should send an email to mhorner @abingtonartcenter.org with their name, school, grade and employment history along with the following:
1) name something you read recently (outside of school)
2) a short paragraph about your interest in the arts
3) a paragraph about what you bring to this project
All other inquiries should be made by contacting the appropriate AAC staff member through the contact form on the bottom of this page.
For volunteer positions — Attn: Caroline Stritzinger
For student internships — Attn: Marge Horner
Event Staff
Work with the Art Center staff and other volunteers on Thursday evenings this summer as we host the Concerts at the Manor and the Movies Under the Stars. Experience many aspects of event coordination from set-up and tear-down, greeting visitors, providing information, working the concession booth, to guarding sculptures and artwork. Event volunteers are needed 5:30-9:30pm Thursday evenings starting June 28 through July 26; 4:30-9pm August 2 for Kid’s Day & 6:30-10:30pm August 9, 16 & 23 for the Movies. Must commit to at least four events. Event staff T-shirt is provided. Must be hard-working, friendly and dependable. Teens and adults welcome.
Museum Education Activity Facilitator & Tour Guide
Work with the Art Center staff and other volunteers on Saturdays this summer as we launch new visitor activities. Experience many aspects leading museum education activities including facilitating EUREKA! family art activities and guiding gallery and Sculpture Park tours. Museum Ed volunteers must commit to volunteering for at least 2 Saturdays per month. Every Saturday volunteers are needed from10:30am-2pm and on EUREKA! Saturdays: June 9, July 14, August 11 and September 8 volunteers are needed from 10:30am-3:30pm. There will be a training session in late May. Background checks may be requested. Tour scripts, exhibition information and an event staff T-shirt will be provided. Must work independently and be friendly and dependable. Teens and adults welcome.
Gardening & Landscaping
Maintain planters, terrace perennial beds and landscape around Abington Art Center’s pavilion and Sculpture Park. Volunteers who are able to commit at least 3-4 hours per month are needed for weekday mornings beginning mid-April through October. Some weekend mornings may be available. Basic gardening knowledge is required as work will include planting, weeding and pruning. The garden project may require some lifting and definitely involves getting dirty. Must be hard-working and dependable. Teens and adults welcome.
Gallery Shop Volunteers
Experience all facets of retailing in AAC’s beautiful gift shop where proceeds help to support art center programs. Work with an AAC staff member while you learn about local handmade crafts and global fair trade merchandise. Create enticing displays, make sales, and promote the Art Center to our visitors. Friendly, detail-oriented volunteers who can commit at least 3 hours per week are needed year-round Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10am-5pm, Thursdays until 7pm, Fridays 10am-5pm, and Saturdays 10am-3pm. Experience in handling money appreciated, training will be provided. Teens, adults and seniors welcome.
Student Internships
Volunteer internships are available throughout the school year. Students must be interviewed before acceptance into the program. These internships are designed for high school students seeking the opportunity to gain a better understanding of teaching children art in the classroom. Interns are given the responsibility of assisting the teacher with organizing supplies and working one on one with children, guiding them through the art process.
Our summer internship program is based on the same philosophy of learning and mentorship. Applications are accepted in early May followed by an interview process for acceptance into the program. Some stipends are available. Call for an application.
