Volunteer Sign-Up Form

Volunteering with Peggy’s Cove Area Art Society

Who it’s for: Friendly, reliable people who love art, community and the Peggy’s Cove Area - no experience required for the roles.

How it works: Pick a role > get a quick orientation > join a small, supportive team for a 2-4 hr shift (or a short remote task).

When: The heaviest needs are around the July Festival of the arts, Opening Night, Paint Peggy’s Cove, Children’s Art Tent and the Studio Tour. There’s also light, ongoing help needed year-round.

Form Description:
Volunteering with the Art Society is fun, flexible, and rewarding. Whether you can give a few hours during a festival, help with youth programs, or contribute from home, there’s a role that will fit your skills and interests. Please let us know where you’d like to help!

Section 1: Contact Info

First Name

Last Name

Contact No

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

Province

Postal Code

Is there a specific Festival event you're interested in?

Section 2: Frontline & Event-Day Roles

Which frontline roles interest you?

Greeter & Info Desk (welcome, maps, answer questions)

People Counter & Visitor Surveys

Gallery Sitting (chat with visitors, basic sales)

Event & Hospitality (setup/teardown, ticket sales, serving food/beverage)

Children’s Art Tent Helper (materials, tidy, encourage budding artists)

Youth Workshop Support (setup, photos, permission forms, cleanup)

Section 3: Creative & Arts Support

Which creative/arts roles interest you?

Event Assistant (supplies, help participants, tidy up)

Art Intake/Handling (labeling, hanging, moving artwork safely)

Workshop Coordinator (organize workshops and creative events)

Section 4: Media, Marketing & Outreach

Which media/outreach roles interest you?

Event Photographer / Videographer

Photo Editor & Archivist

Social Media Coordinator (captions, Canva posts, reels, updates)

Festival Event Listings (posting & editing)

Contacting advertisers for Studio Map, community sponsors/sponsorships

Studio Tour Map & Rack Card Distribution (drop materials at local businesses, tourism centres)

Section 5: Behind-the-Scenes & Admin

Which behind-the-scenes roles interest you?

Logistics Crew (tents, tables, banners, signage, hanging signs)

Materials Prep (prepare for workshops, paint, brushes, paper, etc)

Partnerships & Admin (donor letters, grant research, spreadsheets)

Volunteer Coordinator (help organize volunteer master list, track sign-ups, confirm volunteers)

Data analysis (info from passports, surveys)

Website updates (artists profiles, images)

Section 6: Micro-Volunteering (Remote or On-Call)

Which small flexible tasks interest you?

Caption photos for social media

Proofread a newsletter, Studio Tour map, artist profiles

Write thank-you notes

Create a graphic or flyer

Section 7: Availability

What dates/times generally work for you? Choose a time commitment.

One off shift - 2-4 hrs at an event

Short season - 1-2 shifts/week for 3-6 wks around Festival events

Micro volunteering (remote) - 15-30 minutes for a specific task (ie proof read something, take 5 photos and caption)

Lead a mini crew - 2-3 hrs/wk during the festival season (great resume booster)

Preferred volunteering type

On-site

Remote

Section 8: Orientation

Would you like to attend orientation

Online (15 mins via Zoom)

In person

Either is fine

Already trained

Section 9: Extra Info

Anything else you’d like us to know? Interests, events, youth program, communication, admin, etc.

Section 10: Previous volunteering with PCAAS

If you volunteered with us before and would like to have the same role again, please let us know here

Mini FAQ

Do I need experience? No - we’ll show you everything

Can teens volunteer? - Yes - great for school hours; guardian consent may be required

Can I volunteer with a friend? - Absolutely - note it in the Comments section

Is it accessible? - We try our best; tell us your needs and we’ll match a suitable role.

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