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NORTHEAST MINNEAPOLIS ARTS ASSOCIATION
2015 Art-A-Whirl On-Call Volunteer
Description:
Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association (NEMAA) is currently seeking candidates interested in
serving as an on-call Art-A-Whirl Volunteer. This volunteer will assist with filling in various
volunteer shifts as needed throughout the weekend of Art-A-Whirl®, the largest open studio
tour in the country. Art-A-Whirl takes place the third weekend in May throughout Northeast
Minneapolis.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
 Work with Art-A-Whirl Volunteer Coordinator to fill in unfilled shifts, or shifts with late
or no-show volunteers. Shift locations include the two information booths, trolley, and
NEMAA silent auction room. Visit nemaa.org/art-a-whirl/volunteer for complete
schedule.
 Help with set up and tear down of two outdoor information booths (about 1 mile apart).
Qualifications:
 Must be available to occasionally assist throughout the weekend of AAW (May 15-17,
2015) – Open availability is crucial and required.
 Strong interpersonal communication skills.
 Reliable vehicle to assist with getting from location to location as needed.
 This position involves lifting – candidate must be able to lift at least 20 pounds.
 Access to internet, email, and computer.
 Experience in working or volunteering at a festival or large event preferred.
Education Requirement:
 High School diploma required
Benefits:
 Stipend of $50 offered after successful completion of volunteer position.
 Opportunity to connect with a variety of volunteers and event attendees.
 Develop your skills in supporting a large event.
Start Date: May 2015
Hours: This will vary depending on which shifts get filled and/or how many volunteers do not
appear for their shift, we estimate approximately 10 hours throughout the weekend.
Duration: The weekend of Art-A-Whirl, Friday, May 15 – Sunday, May 17, 2015.
To Apply: Email resume (attach as either .doc or .pdf attachment, please do not embed cover
letter or resume in body of email) attention: NEMAA Executive Director Alejandra Pelinka at
ale@nemaa.org. Please include volunteer position title in the subject.
Deadline to apply: April 30, 2015 (position will be open until filled)
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About NEMAA
The Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association (NEMAA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization
that works to build a more vibrant, diverse and economically healthy community through the
arts. Our vision is to support a community where artists can live, work, and showcase their art.
And our mission is to promote connections between individuals, businesses and artists for the
collective benefit of our community.
Founded by a small collective of artists in 1995, today NEMAA has more than 700 members, and
is proud to sponsor Art-A-Whirl - the largest annual open artist studio tour in the U.S.
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