Volunteer to Make a Difference!
Help us in our mission to bring the arts to underserved communitites of Monterey County. Artful activities are on-going throughout the year as we fulfill our mission. You can help! It would be difficult to manage our outreach projects without the help of volunteers, as well as to produce FNM. Volunteer now, individually or as part of a group! Get involved! Artful activities are on-going through-out the year! You can help!
High School and College Students: Build up your community service hours; volunteer in a fun and creative environment! Expand your resumé with relevant experience; service learning hours may be available for certain projects. Call the office at (831) 373-4778, and together we'll find a volunteer opportunity that fits your interests and skills.
YEAR-ROUND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT FNM
Enjoy a casual atmosphere with flexible schedules; community service hours available!
- Office Assistance is always needed! From helping with phones to organization to working with computer programs
- Run Errands - Deliver and pick up items as needed, distribute posters & buttons
- Outreach - Assist children and adults with art outreach projects
- Visual Arts/Painting - help to create large scale art and murals for FNM
- Graphic Arts - use your skills to design signs, flyers and posters
- Social Media and Web - report/blog on current happenings using Twitter and Facebook! Design and make website updates
EVENT OPPORTUNITIES AT FIRST NIGHT
Assignments are made in 3-4 hour shifts according to your preferences - everyone gets a chance to enjoy performances. Free admission buttons for event volunteers, as well as a free meal! NOTE: If you have an assignment preference, attending an earlier orientation session will give more choices!
- Event Operations - Be a Site Manager or Assistant at a venue, sell buttons and souvenirs at the event or work at our hospitality venue
- Tech & Production - work on event production behind the scenes; great experience for theatrical careers
- Photo and Video - with your own equipment, be a staff photographer or videographer; great experience for developing photographers
- Staging and Loading - help with event production, loading and moving equipment and art; art staging
You can make a difference!
First Night Monterey depends on volunteer support not just the night of the celebration, but year 'round as well. Please complete your application today. Don't miss out!
