At the “Entrance Door,” volunteers will be checking in attendees that purchased tickets (online or at the door), selling tickets, exchanging money, and handing out silicone bracelets based on the tickets people bought. You will be working in groups of 2-4 volunteers.

At the “Dock Entrance,” volunteers will be checking bracelets of the attendees coming and going from that entrance. If necessary, you may need to redirect them to the main entrance of the building so they can pay to attend the event. You will be working with another volunteer.

Incentive to Volunteer: One free general admission to the paid event

Jazz & Cocktails Volunteer Sign-up HERE!

Summer Nights Kickoff Concert:

Volunteers will be taking money from attendees who want to attend the event. Event costs $10 (tickets sold at the door only). You will be working with 2-3 volunteers.

Volunteers will also need to be stationed near the dock entrance at ICC. You are in charge of making sure attendees have paid to enter the event and if necessary, redirecting them to the front entrance to pay.

Incentive to volunteer: One free admission to this paid event

Summer Nights Concert Series:

Volunteers are needed to help set-up (2 p.m.) and take down (roughly 9:30 p.m.) the musician’s tent.

Incentive to volunteer: One free drink ticket

Volunteers are also needed for the Family Art Project that goes from 5:30-6:30 p.m. This year we are doing “Hats Off” to Arts on the Square’s 20th anniversary. Volunteers are needed to help participants build and decorate a cool cardboard hat. This art project is totally free and fun for the whole family. Instructions and supplies are provided.

Help will be needed from 5-7 p.m.

Incentive to Volunteer: One free drink ticket

Volunteers are needed to help with setting up and taking down activities for that day/event and help as directed by a WCAB member. Events take place each day and needs may vary based on the event. ARTicipation Week offers a fun opportunity to get to know others in your community.

Volunteers are needed who are able-bodied to set up pop-up tents, tables, and chairs while working as a team. This set up is also in preparation for Arts on the Square that happens the following day. Volunteers will also be needed to empty garbage/recycling receptacles and clearing tables during the event. We also need folks to sell beer tickets and bartend at the beverage tent. A licensed bartender will be on-site at all times.

Incentive to Volunteer: Free drink ticket at the event

Able-bodied volunteers who help set up heavier items and tents on Friday are invited to join the group for a FREE breakfast Friday morning at 9 a.m. at Little Fat Gretchens. Setting up for Arts on the Square weekend is a huge task that requires many hands. The workday goes from 10 a.m. until about 4 p.m. depending on how much help is available.

AOTS is our biggest event and requires lots of help!

Creative Workshops- Volunteers will help with the Craft Cafe activities for 2-hour shifts. Workshop volunteers help with distribution of materials and demonstrating the activity to the general public. Complete instructions and guidance will be provided on-site including all supplies needed for the activity at the start of your shift. Workshop volunteers may also be asked to assist artists who are doing demonstrations if the artist needs assistance and the Craft Cafe is slow. All workshops are free, outside and under cover, rain or shine. 2-4 volunteers help with the Craft Cafe activities for 2-hour shifts.

Information Booth- Volunteers will provide communication with folks seeking directions or information about the event. An email will be sent with details if you help with the info booth prior to the event. Board member, Cindy will provide a short training session on what to expect, also a week prior. This training session includes a look at the AOTS map to familiarize volunteers with the grounds, lineup of performers, artist booth set-up, etc.

Beer & Wine Sales- Volunteers will be helping sell beverage tickets. Instructions will be given on-site. There will be a licensed bartender on-site to distribute drinks. Must be 21 years of age to volunteer.

Volunteers who are able-bodied are needed to help take down pop-up tents, tables, and chairs while working as a team. Volunteers will also be needed to empty garbage/recycling receptacles and clean tables after the event before breaking them down.

Incentive to Volunteer: One free drink ticket

Volunteers are needed to help with setting up and taking down activities for that particular day/event and help as necessary. You may be asked to take tickets at the door, set up tables, hand out programs, assist with an art project, etc.

Volunteers are needed to set up chairs and take tickets at the Arts Hub performance space and help as necessary.

Volunteers are needed to staff the Holly Jolly Trolley in two-hour shifts, the day of the event, help create a Christmas float for the parade (week before the event), or help WCAB set up the Artful Christmas trees that line City Hall/Library (late November).