This is a helpful tutorial on how to register and update your Volunteer Hours.Follow this link to the site where you enter your hours. your email is your username, and your last name is your password Volunteer Job Descriptions |
APP — checkUse your iPhone to check all artist information, links and text. APP — gpsUse Google maps to generate gps locations for participating artists. APPRECIATION — valentinesWork with the Communications Chair to coordinate the collection of trading cards (valentines) and addressing envelopes. Calligraphy skills welcome (but not necessary). Requires meeting after the tour. CLERICALEnvelope stuffing, folding, stamping, photocopying. COMPUTER — databaseEnter and organize information at your own computer. Requires the use of Microsoft Excel and attention to detail. DELIVERIES — heavyDeliveries, some lifting (cartons of Tour Guides). DELIVERIES — light pre-tourDeliveries of all kinds, light weight. DELIVERIES — light post-tourDeliveries including call to artist cards in January. ERRANDS — during the tourLast-minute errands and deliveries on the weekends of the event. This requires a friend or partner to volunteer for you. EVENTS — workshopsHelp with the two artist workshops before the tour. Includes set-up, clean-up, greeting, and assisting during the workshops. EVENTS — all otherAll aspects of putting on an event. Setting up and manning Portland Open Studios booth during street fairs, farmer’s markets, Local 14, etc. May include assisting with art exhibits. A plus if you are comfortable talking with the public about Portland Open Studios. PHONE CALLINGCalls to make Tour Guide sales, previous supporters and sponsors, cold calls. Calls to make arrangements and follow up for Portland Open Studios events and activities. Calls for research purposes. PROOFREADING — mapProofreading the map for proper placement of studios. Proofing the directions and checking for consistency. We need two people familiar with the east side and two familiar with the west. PROOFREADING — textProofreading and editing of Tour Guide, website, and other materials. PUBLICITY — archiveCollect newspaper articles about Portland Open Studios artists (September-October). PUBLICITY — photographyPhotograph member artists for use in the Tour Guide and other promotional materials in April. Photograph other events throughout the year for publicity purposes. PUBLICITY — videographyWork with the Communications Chair to create video promoting Portland Open Studios. PUBLICITY — weblistingAssist in posting press releases to internet calendars. PUBLICITY — writingResearch, interview, and write about a member artist for a blog post. PUBLICITY — writing assistantResearch and write short summaries about member artists. Requires availability in May. SALESCoordinators are liaisons between Portland Open Studios and stores that sell the Tour Guide. Collect unsold Tour Guides and collect money for sold guides after event. Help marketing committee with bulk sales of 10 for $100. Find outlets for sales. Coordinate sales to participating artists. SIGNSOrganize and hand-out yard signs during the workshop. Follow up with artists who need to return their signs after the tour. Collect the signs and deliver to the Events board member. Organize signs that are dropped off during the wrap-up party. WEBSITE — checkCheck the Portland Open Studios website. Proofread all text, check all links, check all artist information for accuracy. WEBSITE — platformThis requires checking the Portland Open Studios website on multiple platforms. Mac and Microsoft operating systems as well as multiple browsers such as Chrome, Explorer, Firefox, Opera, Safari, etc. |
