Volunteer

Be part of our family

At artsPlace, volunteers make the world go round!

Volunteering at artsPlace is a fun, social way to meet your neighbours and help build the quality of art experiences offered here.

artsPlace recognizes that as a volunteer you give us your time and your passion free of charge, and we couldn’t be more grateful. As an artsPlace volunteer, you will be an invaluable part of our team, and will have the opportunity to meet new people, learn new skills, and enjoy a number of free arts activities and events. We welcome your talents and time as a contribution to Canmore’s arts and creativity — let us know your interests, the time you can commit, and we’d love to get to know you!

artsPlace celebrates diversity and equality. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, colour, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

Summer Opportunities

Summer Camp Volunteers Needed!

We are looking for volunteers who are excited to support our instructors during summer camps and to work with children ages 6-12 years.

Our Summer Camps run from July 2 to August 22, and unleashes kids creativity through a variety of art activities. As a volunteer, you will be supported through mentorship and work alongside artsPlace staff members.

Click Here To Apply!

What does a day at summer camp look like?

Welcome the kids in the morning; prepare the set-up for classes; supervise the children; work with children one to one to adapt to each campers’ needs with regards to ability and different ways of learning; prioritize camper’s well-being, safety and protection at all times by assessing, evaluating & mitigating potential risks; organize and assist with set-up and clean-up of camp events, activities and programs; report any accidents, incidents, concerns, first aid occurrences or site damage to a staff member. There is space for leading games and a creative activity if you are interested.

Experience working with children and first aid certification is a bonus.

Current Opportunities

Front of House Volunteers Needed

The support of our volunteers helps programming and theatre events run smoothly! Join us at the front of house to welcome guests, set up for events, and sell concessions.

Some May Opportunities need to be filled June Opportunities

Need Community Service Hours to Graduate?

We’ve got you covered at artsPlace! We’re always looking for enthusiastic high school students to lend a hand. Earn your required volunteer hours by helping with simple computer tasks, putting up posters around town, organizing arts materials and more!

Gain valuable experience, support the arts, and make a difference in your community!

Contact [email protected]

Looking to get involved as an artist?

artsPlace works with hundreds of artists each year to deliver meaningful arts and culture programming and transformative experiences to Bow Valley residents and visitors. We always look to partner with professional and emerging artists on a variety of projects, whether it's teaching contracts, exhibition opportunities, performing possibilities, or mentorship programs.

See Artist Opportunities here!

To express your interest in volunteering, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator Lucile at [email protected] or call 403-609-2623. Maybe you’d prefer to volunteer on the Board of Directors? Contact [email protected] to explore the possibilities.

artsPlace is a Workplace Inclusion Champion

We are proud to be a Bronze Champion of the Bow Valley Workplace Inclusion Charter—a program that helps to create more inclusive workplaces—as another step in our journey to become more welcoming and accessible to everyone.