Volunteer at the Center

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Volunteers are at the heart of the Center!  We have a place for you.  From clerical work, distributing marketing materials, ushering, to Museum special projects, Art Docents and Art Angel who helps with hands-on art projects, opportunities abound to help the Center. 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

 Art Angel: Art Angels are a vital part of the museum experience for students who visit theexhibitions.  Art Angels work with and help to inspire groups of children through art projects related to the themes of the exhibitions.  Art Angels are needed for projects Tuesdays-Fridays in the morning hours. 

 

Education Office Volunteer: Office support volunteers assist the Education Department periodically with duties such as filing, sorting, mail stuffing, data entry, etc. Education Office volunteers are needed for projects during office hours Tuesdays-Fridays.

 

Museum Docent: Museum Docents are trained to give tours of the current Museum Exhibitions to visitors of all ages, including students in grades K-12. Docents are trained in the Visual Thinking Strategies (art curriculum that encourages critical thinking). Museum Docents are needed to conduct tours Tuesdays-Fridays in the morning hours and sometimes on weekends.

 

Museum Office Volunteer: Office support volunteers assist the Museum with duties such as filing, loan requests, outreach, mail lists, front desk relief, store help, data entry, etc. Museum Office Volunteers are needed during office hours on Tuesdays-Friday.

 

Office Support (General): Office support volunteers are needed in various departments for both set times and periodically Tuesdays - Friday.  General duties may include filing, sorting, mail stuffing, data entry, etc.


Center Tour Guide: Tour Guides are trained to give in-depth tours of the entire campus both indoors and outdoors.  Prospective candidates should be comfortable with speaking to groups as well as assisting with tours at periodic special events. 


Concert Hall Gift Shop:
The Concert Hall Gift Shop needs enthusiastic and outgoing individuals who enjoy interacting with the public and making sales. Volunteers work before and during performances in the Concert Hall and Center Theater.


Usher:
Enjoy a variety of shows in our theatres while performing various duties for Front of House operations including ticket taking, seating guests, giving directions, working as a coat room attendant, and providing general customer service to our guests. 


Information Volunteer:
These volunteers represent the Center at the Concert Hall information table and encourage people to signup for mailing and on-line newsletters as well as dispensing collateral materials from Season Brochure to flyers about upcoming events and services.  Candidates should be outgoing and enjoy the public.


Get the Word Out Marketing Volunteer
: These volunteers assist the Marketing Department in taking collateral materials out into the community through store front businesses and local organizations such as the library, community centers, etc.

 

Volunteer Opportunities at the Conference Center : These volunteers assist the Conference Center with a variety of functions, including providing guests with Campus directions and answering general questions; assisting guests with registration and check-in functions; providing additional assistance for miscellaneous Center events such as Mother’s Day Brunch; and Administrative tasks.

 

Application Process:

To become a volunteer, please complete an application in person at CA Center for the Arts, Escondido , 340 N. Escondido Blvd , Escondido , CA 92025 Tuesday – Friday between 8 am – 5 pm (our administration offices are closed on Mondays.) Or email us at volunteer@artcenter.org

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