General Volunteer Opportunities

Board member

Community representative on committees: program, resources, fundraising, building & grounds, exhibitions, etc.

Kids events

Face painting

Decorating for events

Gallery sitting when staff is unavailable

Office tasks such as bulk mailing, etc.

Events: tickets, coat check, bar, food service

Events: set up and/or clean up

Booth sitting at Art Fair

Hauling to and from storage

Sharing art expertise

Mistletoe Market craft workshops

Building maintenance: painting, fixing, etc

Yard work: flowers, grass, landscaping design

Consulting on areas of expertise

We Value Volunteers!

Get Involved...Play a Part

Welcome to the South Haven Center for the Arts Volunteer Program! The SHCAs staff and board thank you for expressing interest in working for the Art Center on a voluntary basis.

Since our inception over 60 years ago, we have created a volunteer friendly atmosphere. As a volunteer, you enable us to keep 75% of our programming free to everyone and we are 100% dependent on you. Volunteer involvement, whether it is a few hours hosting an opening event, hanging art for an exhibit, stuffing envelopes, collating materials, pulling weeds or becoming a gallery receptionist is a key asset to the success of our growing organization.

Volunteer participation is an integral aspect of the South Haven Center for the Arts. It provides a means to assist with program tasks and adds another level of education and arts advocacy for participants. Volunteers are needed for all SHCA events and programs. Some of the volunteer tasks require a very short commitment (1 to 2 hours) and others a little longer, such as the fundraising events and educational programs. All volunteers will be treated with respect and will be assured that the service they provide is much needed and greatly appreciated.

Why does the Art Center need volunteers?

Volunteers bring enthusiasm, energy, added talents, and a fresh perspective to our operations. They enrich the organizations offerings and help us make the best use of our fiscal resources. Volunteers are liaisons to the community and by their contribution are advocates for the arts!

How do you become a volunteer?

If you are interested in volunteering, either use the contact tab and email us or stop in to see us at the South Haven Center for the Arts, 600 Phoenix, South Haven, MI, 49090. Please be aware that some volunteer positions require a fixed schedule, while others are more flexible.

Thank you for your interest in joining us to keep community in the arts and arts in the community!

Volunteering Helps You:

Gain skills and experience in the arts

Build career references

Meet people with common interests

Become part of a team that is truly making a difference

Create meaning in your life

Meet new people and create lifelong relationships

Involvement in the South Haven Center for the Arts Volunteer Program is a way to enrich your own life while enriching someone else's life in your community.

Be part of the South Haven Center for the Arts team and help us provide affordable arts programming in the regional area.

Please contact us with any questions you might have about making a gift of time to the South Haven Center for the Arts by calling (269) 637-1041.