Parkside Art Gallery is open six days a week thanks to numerous volunteers who each man a three-hour shift, says Parkside Art Gallery president Patsy Granberg.
A request for volunteers has been sent out to the community, asking for assistance in various areas.
“A volunteer can do as little as one three-hour shift per month at the gallery. We also seek volunteers to support specific roles.”
She adds people are offered different areas to help, including secretarial services, promotions and advertising, openings and reception catering, display support, workshops, gift shop.
“If you have an idea for an event or workshop that you’re enthusiastic about, come forward and offer to direct it. If you’re interested in steering the society’s direction, join the board of directors.”
She adds the annual general meeting takes place in October.
Volunteers are heart and strength of Parkside Art Gallery, Granberg says, and by volunteering, people become part of a community that share your interests.
“Come to the gallery and introduce yourself, get involved and do as little or as much as you enjoy.”
For more information, e-mail parksidecentre@shaw.ca, or leave a message at 250-395-2021 with your area of interest. Training and support is offered.
