Volunteer at RedLine
Volunteers are crucial to RedLine’s mission to foster engagement and education between artists and communities to create positive social change.
We interview and onboard new volunteers on a seasonal basis in the SUMMER (June-August) and WINTER (December-February).
We believe in strengthening local communities by supporting art and artists. As a RedLine Volunteer, you will have an opportunity to engage with a unique creative culture that is inclusive and accessible to all.
Convenient scheduling is available based on your individual needs and interests.
Whether you’re looking to apply your already well-honed professional skills to a local nonprofit or you’re interested in increasing your knowledge, you can expect to have an experience that will benefit your professional development and have a lasting impact.
Your unique contribution will make a difference, and we look forward to welcoming you!
Ways to Volunteer at RedLine
Visitor Services
As a Visitor Service Volunteer, you'll work closely with our Visitor Service Department. Your duties encompass welcoming visitors, checking them in, processing donations and memberships, and offering information on current and upcoming exhibitions/programs.
You'll also handle administrative tasks such as answering inquiries, maintaining cleanliness in common areas, and assisting with essential duties.
Volunteer needs are weekly from Tuesday through Sunday, between 11AM-5PM.
Installation, Exhibitions & Facilities
Volunteers will help with exhibition setup and teardown, involving tasks like vinyl installation, wall patching and painting, cleaning, lifting, minor construction, artwork handling, facility upkeep, and preparing spaces for new exhibitions.
Through this experience, volunteers will acquire valuable skills and insights into how a nonprofit contemporary art center showcases exhibitions to the public.
Volunteer opportunities are monthly between 9AM-5PM.
Programming
Volunteers will have the opportunity to participate in various RedLine community programs, such as the REACH Open Studio program, RedLine’s Satellite Studio program, and the Artists-in-Residence program, where you will assist our resident artists with their studio and artwork needs. RedLine is dedicated to collaborating with under-resourced communities through our education and outreach efforts.
Volunteer needs are weekly from Tuesday to Saturday between 12PM-4PM at RedLine.
Event Support
As an Event Support volunteer at RedLine, you will work closely with our event staff to ensure the smooth setup and dismantling of various events. These events include lectures, exhibition openings, and community and fundraising events.
During these events, volunteers will serve as runners and assist in several tasks, including registration (check-in), welcoming guests, managing coat check, bar backing, and providing support wherever needed.
Volunteer shifts for this role are available on a monthly basis primarily in the evening.
Staff Support
Volunteers provide valuable support to RedLine staff by assisting with office work and project-related activities. This includes tasks such as filing, organizing, data entry, research, meeting preparation, inventory or any projects provided by staff members.
Volunteer needs are weekly from Tuesday to Saturday between 11AM-5 PM at RedLine.
Docent
As a docent volunteer, you will enhance guests' experiences by providing tours centered around our mission. Your responsibilities include assisting with guided tours, providing insights into RedLine's mission, values, exhibits, and residency programs.
You'll be a knowledgeable and enthusiastic ambassador, promoting our commitment to creativity, inclusivity, and community empowerment.
Tours are subject to availability and must be confirmed by our Visitor Services Department. Confirmed tours can be scheduled during RedLine's operating hours, Tuesday-Sunday, from 10AM-5PM. Docent volunteers need to commit to robust training and ongoing volunteer service on a weekly basis.
