EMMEDIA Volunteer Interest Form

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Volunteering with EMMEDIA is a great way to support the local arts community, gain experience working in an artist-run-centre, and to meet new people! Our volunteers are an integral part of our centre, helping EMMEDIA hold our events and activities. The hours are flexible, and a variety of positions are available. Some volunteer positions are for single events (fundraising events and opening receptions), while others require a longer-term commitment (sorting and cataloguing archival materials).

THE BENEFITS:

- Meet people in the Calgary arts community and build new relationships

- Learn about the behind the scenes of artist-run centres and non-profit organizations
- Meet our exhibiting artists and get to know their exhibitions in depth
- Attend our public events for free!

- Support media arts in Calgary!

THE VOLUNTEER PLACEMENT PROCESS:

1. All volunteers need to be registered as an Artist Affiliate before applying. The Artist Affiliate program has no cost and allows you to exhibit at EMMEDIA, and rent equipment and space.

2. Please fill out this form expressing your interest in volunteering at EMMEDIA. You will be added to a Volunteer Database and be contacted with upcoming opportunities.

3. Your first Volunteer Shift will be a trial shift for you and EMMEDIA. A final decision will be shared with you after the first shift.

4. Agree to EMMEDIA's Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct and Anti-Harassment Policy.

5. EMMEDIA will share volunteering opportunities for you to sign up for.

ABOUT EMMEDIA:

EMMEDIA is an electronic media arts centre established in 1979 and incorporated as a non-profit society in 1983. Professionally managed and directed by practicing artists, the Society responds to a broad community by offering affordable access to media art production tools, services, technical and educational support, and to an array of public exhibition programs. Our commitment to the media arts crosses a range of media and disciplines: audio, video, web-based art, independent film, animation, multimedia, performance and environments.

Full Legal Name *

Preferred Name (if different from legal name)

Email *

Pronouns *

Phone Number *

Age *

I am over 18 years old.

I am under 18 years old.

Have you ever visited EMMEDIA? *

Yes

Are you an Artist Affiliate? *

Yes

Why are you interested in volunteering at EMMEDIA? *

Which duties would you like to volunteer in? Your selection isn't final, but helps us determine your interests and what opportunities to share with you. *

Gallery Attendant- Meet our exhibiting artists and get to know their artwork. You will assist in keeping the gallery organized, clean and engage with visitors.

Set up and Tear Down- Support our Technical Coordinator with the installation and de-installation of artwork. Get to know the behind the scenes of putting an exhibition together.

Check In- Welcome and assist guests visiting our public events and gallery exhibitions.

Photographer- Take photographs of our public events. EMMEDIA can provide cameras and gear if necessary.

Bar Attendant- PRO SERVE CERTIFICATION NECESSARY. Engage with guests and assist in selling liquor and snacks, while maintaining safety. EMMEDIA can pay for your certification if necessary.

EDIA Committee Member- Join our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility Committee and help us continue to improve and be a responsible organization fostering inclusion and free of discrimination. Commitment to attending monthly meetings is necessary. A letter of interest and resume is required to be a part of this committee.

Other:

Required

Do you have experience working/ volunteering at an art gallery or a museum?
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Yes

What skills and experiences do you bring when volunteering at EMMEDIA?
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I consent to receive communications from EMMEDIA regarding the volunteer program.
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Yes

I agree to be filmed, recorded and photographed for the purposes of archive, documentation and promotion of EMMEDIA during my volunteering at EMMEDIA. I understand and accept that EMMEDIA will utilize my image by all methods of distribution or transmission, digital and printed, now known or developed in the future in perpetuity.
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I agree

I disagree

All EMMEDIA volunteers must be a minimum of 18 years of age, and if under 18 years of age must have the consent of their parent or guardian to volunteer.

Please note that all interested volunteers need to attend a Volunteer Trial Shift to start your volunteering. All new volunteers are required to review and agree to follow EMMEDIA's Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct and Anti-Harassment Policy

All new volunteers will be trained prior to their volunteering session.

I certify that all information provided in my volunteer application is true and complete. I understand that any false information provided may be cause for denial of a volunteer placement or dismissal after placement and my volunteer status may be immediately revoked by EMMEDIA at its own discretion.

I authorize the EMMEDIA to verify its accuracy to determine my suitability for a volunteer position with EMMEDIA. I release EMMEDIA and all its affiliates from liability in connection with the verification of this information. All of this information is collected solely to determine volunteer suitability and will not be used for any other purpose.

I understand and agree that information provided on this application will be kept confidential. Information collected will only be used for the purpose of volunteer management and will not be shared.

I understand and agree with EMMEDIA's volunteer interest form policies.

I agree

I disagree

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