Our volunteers help us keep our doors open to hundreds of artists, students, members, and community groups annually. Each and every volunteer is folded into our community through use of our facilities, through social events, and being involved in our ongoing public programming. \u00a0Volunteering at PCNW is a great opportunity, thank you for considering this important role.Volunteers must be 18 or older to apply.<\/em><\/p>\n To apply, download the volunteer application<\/a>, and return completed in person or via email. <\/a>\u00a0We look forward to connecting with you! Contact Ann Pallesen,\u00a0Partnerships Manager\u00a0with questions: apallesen@pcnw.org or 206.720.7222 x11<\/p>\n Digital Program Volunteer<\/strong> Analog & Studio Program Volunteer<\/strong> Gallery Program Volunteer<\/strong> Event \u00a0Volunteer<\/strong> Volunteer\u00a0Photographer\/Videographer<\/strong> PCNW Cleaning Crew<\/strong> <\/p>\nVOLUNTEER ROLES<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\nThis volunteer role provides excellent customer service, assists students, clients, and faculty members who use our digital lab. A friendly, outgoing demeanor, experience with digital photography fundamentals, such as scanning, printing, curves, and basic skills with Adobe Photoshop and Mac platforms is required. Training is provided.
\nMinimum commitment: 4-6 hour commitment weekly on a quarterly basis<\/p>\n
\nThis volunteer role provides excellent customer service, assists students, clients, and faculty members who use our black & white darkrooms and lighting studios. A friendly, outgoing demeanor, experience with studio lighting, darkroom printing, darkroom and chemistry set-up, and a commitment to procedures and safety is required. Training is provided.\u00a0Minimum commitment: 4-6 hour commitment weekly on a quarterly basis<\/p>\n
\nThis volunteer role assists our Public Programs Curator\u00a0with installing and de-installing our exhibitions. This includes prepping the gallery walls, unpacking and handling artwork, condition reports, installation layout, hanging artwork and applying signage. Join the gallery crew on opening nights to assist with lecture set up, ticket taking, beverage serving\u00a0and celebrate with us! Help distribute posters and program brochures in the greater Seattle area. Training is provided.\u00a0Minimum commitment: 3-6 hours. Exhibitions rotate approximately every 6-12\u00a0weeks.<\/p>\n
\nDo you have event experience and are interested in joining a fast paced planning process and hard working group of staff, board members, and volunteers? Consider volunteering for our two major annual events \u2013 Long Shot (in June) and our annual benefit and auction (in October). We are looking for volunteers who can be positive, pro-active, connected team members to help with anything and everything!<\/p>\n
\nHelp us capture the community at our events and gallery receptions. Take installation shots of our exhibitions and facilities. We seek individuals with a creative eye that can help us produce content for effective marketing, cultivation and grant proposals.<\/p>\n
\nDo you ever get that bug to organize and clean something? Join the Thursday\u00a0morning cleaning crew and help us keep our darkrooms, labs and classrooms fresh & tidy. We thank our cleaning crew generously with perks. Minimum commitment: 2 hours.<\/p>\n