The purpose of Abbey Arts volunteer program is to support the active engagement of our community with the arts on an ongoing basis. Our small events naturally create community and boost empathy, and our volunteer team is a vital part of creating that welcoming space for everyone who comes to an Abbey Arts event.
Our mission is to curate welcoming arts & cultural experiences where people of all ages and incomes can explore creativity, enjoy beauty, grow empathy, and increase awareness.
We aim for Abbey Arts produced events to be focused on the beauty of live music and the arts. Music & arts events help people take time away from the busy distractions of daily life, put down their digital devices, and really engage in an experience. We believe this can help us all grow more empathy and build awareness while connecting more with others in the community.
Why Volunteer?
By cleaning, repairing, and helping with community projects at Abbey Arts you’re empowering 1000’s of people of all ages & incomes to be able to experience the arts, music, and community... and thereby greatly improving their quality of life. Your volunteer work is integral to our sustainability as a lean and limber small nonprofit since our budget mostly goes to providing programs.
To register for this opportunity, please click the Register button below.
More info: www.fremontabbey.org/about
Upcoming Events: www.fremontabbey.org
Attire should be general work clothes and bring coats in case of rain as some work will be outside even in bad weather. We have some gloves but you’re encouraged to bring your own too. We have trash grabbers and other tools but feel free to bring carpentry tools or other special tools if you want to do projects of that nature.
General tasks that teams help with:
- Adopt-a Street cleanup around the neighborhood
- Landscaping (simple weeding, trimming, etc.)
- Cleaning the building, washing windows, etc.
- Sometimes painting depending on skills/age
- Putting up event flyers around Fremont area
- Special Projects (when skills allow) - Building easels, shelves, repair work etc.
- Organizing closets, art supplies, etc.
- Arts & Crafts projects (thank you cards, invites, etc)
- Social Media shares (of upcoming concerts or volunteer opportunities.
Information:
4272 Fremont Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103. Across from Caffe Vita and lots of restaurants in the areas so your team can get coffee and food as your schedule allows. We will provide tea & some simple snacks to munch on throughout the day. There is plenty of free street parking, but please Remind your team to check their parking to make sure they aren't in a load zone.
Come to the Visitor Entrance on 43rd (NE side of building) or look for the volunteer signs.
In order to plan for your team, I'd love to get a bit more information about what secret skills your team might have so we can expand the projects your team can help support.
Do you have anyone who is confident in one or more of the following:
Construction Projects
General Painting (attention to detail)
Artistic Skills (painting, typography, drawing, etc)
Photography
Social Media Content / Idea Development for fall Shows
etc. secret skills?
Volunteer Lead: We do rely on a strong and organized volunteer team lead to be the main point of contact with our staff during the volunteer day. Depending on team size, a second/third in command who can serve as project task leads can be quite helpful. As a volunteer lead we rely on you for the following
- Successful startup (team arrives on time, gathers together for Abbey orientation and project assignments)
- Successful Exit: 80% or more of the team stays to the end, space is reset, organized and ready for evening events- building improvements can be messy! (:
- Help guide team members through projects in a safe and quality way.
- Periodic check ins with the Abbey staff to ensure that your team members are having the best experience possible. Please let us know about concerns, reassignments needed, etc.
Working together in this way will ensure that your volunteer team has the most positive impact - thank you in advance for your time, leadership and commitment to improving your local community. We can’t wait to work with your team!
