Skip to main content

Get Involved

BECOME A VOLUNTEER

Thank you for your interest in volunteering! Volunteers help fulfill our mission in several areas; assisting teachers in youth classes and rock camps, lending a hand in the Laura Grace Barrett Print Shop, and supporting performances in the Show Room. 

We value your contribution and thank you for being a part of Missoula's non-profit community center. We look forward to seeing you at the ZACC!

AVAILABLE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

  • Youth Classes/Visual Arts

    Times:

    Summer: 8AM - 12PM or 1PM - 4:30PM, Monday through Friday  
    School Year:  4 - 6:30PM Monday, Tuesday Wednesday and 3 - 5:30PM on Thursdays

    Responsibilities:

    • Assist the class instructor with material preparation and classroom organization for specific lessons in a diverse catalogue of artistic genres ranging from clay handbuilding to stop motion animation. 
    • Work with individuals or groups of students to help them work through the content of the lesson.
    • Assist with classroom clean up.
    • We do encourage volunteers to pick at least one camp (either one full week in the summer or 6 consecutive weekdays in the school year) and volunteer for the duration of that camp. 
  • Rock Camps

    Times:

    Summer: 9:30AM - 4:30PM, Monday through Friday
    School Year: 4 - 6PM, Monday and Wednesdays or 4-6PM on Tuesdays and 3 - 5PM on Thursdays

    Responsibilities:

    • Assist Rock Camp Instructors with instrument set up and the division of the group into bands. 
    • Work alongside instructors with one band or rotate among bands helping students to craft their own lyrics and guiding them in the creation of individual parts to contribute to their group’s song. Help the bands stay on task, rehearse effectively, and prepare for the final performance at the end of camp.
    • We value all levels of musical experience among our Rock Campers. For some, it will be the first time they pick up their chosen instrument and others may have already had a few years of lessons.
    • We also value myriad experience levels in our instructors and volunteers. Whether you are a professional musician or just like to play for fun, reach out if you are interested in passing along a passion for music.
  • Show Room at the ZACC

    Times:

    Days Vary, Approximately 6:30 - 10:30 PM

    Responsibilities:

    • Assist with Show Room set up and staging. 
    • Work in a variety of roles during live performances, such as helping bartenders, ushering, running the door, and other duties as needed.
    • Enjoy awesome music, live theatre, or other performances taking place at the ZACC.
  • Laura Grace Barrett Print Shop

    Times:

    Weekdays, 1-2 Hour Blocks, 10AM - 6PM
    Weeknights, 6 - 8PM for Adult Printmaking Classes

    Responsibilities:

    • Assist in print shop maintenance and cleaning.
    • Monitor print shop usage for class participants and other keyholders. 
    • Assist the Gallery and Printshop Manager with class preparation, lesson delivery, and clean up.
  • Front Desk/Paint Your Own Pottery Studio

    Times:

    Weekdays, 1-2 Hour Blocks, 10AM - 6PM
    First Friday Evenings, 5 - 9PM

    Responsibilities:

    • Assist with upkeep and operation of Paint Your Own Pottery Studio (clear glazing, assisting customers, etc.).
    • Help with sales of items from the studio and the ZACC Artists Shop. 
    • On First Fridays, help direct patrons to the gallery, assist with bartending, and helping the front desk employee on duty record gallery sales.
  • Special Events and Outreach

    Times: 

    Varied dates and times

    Responsibilities:

    • Throughout the year, the ZACC has several individual events and outreach opportunities where volunteers can help spread the word about our organization and mission to cultivate community through accessible arts experiences for all. These events range from the ZACC Mini Show, our largest annual fundraiser, to tabling opportunities at local public schools. More information about these volunteer opportunities can be found via our site Menu > Shows & Events > Annual Events (select the event of your choice).

APPLY TO BE A VOLUNTEER!

CONTACT INFORMATION
First Name *
Middle *
Last Name *
Country
Address Line 1 *
City *
State/Province *
Postal Code *
HOW YOU'D LIKE TO HELP

Please select three (3) volunteer areas in which you would prefer to volunteer, starting with your top choice.

Top Choice
2nd Choice
3rd Choice
A LITTLE ABOUT YOU
By submitting this form I understand that I consent to a background check.

CULTIVATING COMMUNITY THROUGH ACCESSIBLE ARTS EXPERIENCES FOR ALL

  • Wild Walk Campers
  • Slab cup
  • PYOP OPI friends
  • Supaman
  • van
  • ZACC logo ladder
  • Robotics campers
  • Eporu Tower
  • Coptic books
  • Rehearsal
© 2024 Zootown Arts Community Center

Powered by Firespring