Volunteer

Volunteering at MAC provides the opportunity to meet new people while serving the community, advancing the mission of MAC, learning about the arts, and having fun. Mystic Arts Center volunteers help with the programs and services of Mystic’s creative community. Volunteers are part of an active team working with the staff in the galleries, classrooms, administrative offices, and on the grounds and special events. A wide variety of opportunities are available to match you to the best position and schedule.

To apply to volunteer, complete a volunteer application and return it to Dawn Salerno at the MAC or by email and we’ll be in touch: education@mysticarts.org

Download Volunteer Application
Download Youth Volunteer Application (under 18)

Street Team

Department: PR/Marketing
Supervisor: Marketing Coordinator

Description: Promote the activities of the Arts Center by posting flyers and doing occasional ‘man-on-the-street’ surveys

Purpose: To strengthen the Mystic Arts Center’s capacity to serve the community and increase community participation through exhibition of local and regional artists; to provide understanding of the role of the arts in the enrichment of community life and cultural heritage to build a broad audience.

Duties:

• Post posters in approved locations
• Bring hand flyers to approved locations
• Speak with staff at off-site locations to approve flyer posting
• Conduct “on-street” surveys of passersby, occasionally (optional)
• Arrange to pick up and deliver marketing supplies

Skills/Background Recommended:

• Must have own transportation or ability to travel (15 mile radius)
• Outgoing, friendly disposition
• Knowledge of towns in region preferred
• Interest in working with a diversity of people
• Some knowledge of administering surveys and exit interviews helpful

Schedule: 5 hours, as needed, monthly; scheduled at convenience of volunteer

Special Event Assistant

Department: Events
Supervisor: Events Coordinator
Description: Work with Events Coordinator and other staff to assist in set-up, facilitation, and clean-up of special events.

Purpose: To strengthen the Mystic Arts Center’s capacity to serve the community and increase community participation through fundraising and cultural events; to provide understanding of the role of the arts in the enrichment of community life and cultural heritage.

Duties:

• Set up and break down furniture (tables, chairs, etc) as directed
• Prepare, wash, and store dishware
• Plate food
• Greet and receive guests
• Serve food
• Other duties as requested by Special Events coordinator

Skills/Background Recommended:

• Customer service experience
• Ability to lift and move heavier objects and to stand for longer periods (2-3 hours)
• Food service
• Special events

Schedule: 2- 5 hours, on call for events, daytime, evening, weekday and weekend

Reception

Department: PR/Marketing
Supervisor: Events Coordinator

Description: Create a warm, welcoming environment by serving as the main point of contact and information for all visitors.

Purpose: To strengthen the Mystic Arts Center’s capacity to serve the community and increase community participation through exhibition of local and regional artists; to provide understanding of the role of the arts in the enrichment of community life and cultural heritage to build a broad audience.

Duties: 

• Staff front reception desk
• Greet and orient all visitors to gallery
• Greet and direct all business appointments
• Help visitors adhere to security and visitor guidelines
• Process sales of art and register individuals for programs
• Maintain Reception Desk Manual
• Answer and direct occasional phone calls, internal and external
• Help artists to locate and pick up artworks during “pick-up” times
• General administrative tasks as requested by various staff

Skills/Background Recommended:

• Customer service experience
• Organized, methodical, ability to multi-task
• Comfort with multiple-line phone systems
• Retail experience
• Knowledge of Wordperfect, Excel
• Knowledge of internet research

Schedule: 3-4 hour shifts, weekly; Monday through Friday.

Office Assistant

Department: Administration
Supervisor: Various Staff

Description: Assist in all areas of administration with basic office tasks and computer data entry.

Purpose: To strengthen the Mystic Arts Center’s capacity to serve the community and increase community participation through exhibition of local and regional artists; to provide understanding of the role of the arts in the enrichment of community life and cultural heritage to build a broad audience.

Duties:

• Data base entry and reports
• Mailing preparation
• On-line research
• Document preparation
• Copying & filing
• Greet and direct all business appointments
• Answer and direct occasional phone calls, internal and external
• Help artists to locate and pick up artworks during “pick-up” times
• Other administrative tasks as requested by various staff

Skills/Background Recommended:

• Organized, methodical, ability to multi-task
• Knowledge of Microsoft Wordperfect, Excel, Access
• Experience working in a professional office
• Comfort with multiple-line phone systems
• Customer service experience