Art-Reach's Ambassador Program
We depend upon trained, dedicated individuals who care about helping people of all ages and circumstances experience the arts. Volunteers support Art-Reach's administrative work as well as special events and our Ticketing, In-Facility, and Workshop programs; and our annual Jazz Brunch event.
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Sara assists an Art-Reach member before a performance. Sara began as an Intern Ambassador and now serves as a Special Projects Ambassador. Sara was the recipient of Art-Reach's first Ambassador of the Year Award in 2008. |
Appreciating Your Time, Talents and Interests
Upon being accepted into the program and completing training, Art-Reach Ambassadors help represent us to the greater Philadelphia community. Tasks of Ambassadors vary by individual; reflecting their availability, talents and interests. Typical assignments might include accompanying an Art-Reach audience to a theatre or museum, interning for college credit or work experience, working alongside artists and staff during Art-Reach workshops, leading special projects, preparing mass mailings, or collecting auction items for fundraising.
The strongest attribute of the Ambassador Program is that our program is structured to accommodate different time commitments and interests. Using 5 tracks to assess your availability and interests, we place you where you are best suited to ensure your volunteer experience with us is positive and rewarding. Individuals may choose to serve in more than one track with Art-Reach. Whatever your availability or wherever your interests lie, the Art-Reach Ambassador Program has a track to suit your needs.
Barbara serves as a Special Projects Ambassador. She writes articles for the Art-Reach Blog and homepage. Here she interviews Art-Reach members attending the opera. |
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Time commitment and tasks are up to the Ambassador's choosing based on their interest and track. The Episodic Track is perfect for indivudals with limited time availability, the Administrative Track is well suited for those who like to work in office settings, the Special Projects Track serves to provide leadership experience to those interested in managing projects, while in the Host Track indivduals greet and guide theatre and museum audiences through their visits. Finally, the Internship Track encompasses all of these opportunies and allows individuals the opportunity to participate in every aspect of Art-Reach.
Ambassadors work on the front lines of events and programs to connect with the individuals experiencing the arts, our funders, the public, and our Arts Partners. Ambassabors come from a variety of colleges and community organizations such as Villanova, Temple University, Business Volunteers for the Arts (B.V.A.) and Business On-Call programs at the Arts & Business Council of Greater Philadelphia, as well as from a variety of corporations and concerned citizens.
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Susan prepares to run the open captioning machine during an Art-Reach accessible performance. She received training and helped make the event accessible for people with hearing impairments. |
It is imperative that Ambassadors train and embrace Art-Reach’s mission as well as maintain standards of impeccable customer service. We look for Ambassadors who are enthusiastic about the arts and willing to make a commitment to the underserved individuals whom we engage. We believe that exposure to the arts has the power to enlighten, inspire, and change lives. If you share the same philosophy, please consider applying to become an Art-Reach Ambassador.
Interested In Volunteering?
- Review Art-Reach’s current Ambassador Opportunities to find what peeks your interest most
- Identify the Ambassador Track that best suits your needs and time commitment
- Learn how we select and train Ambassadors by visiting Frequently Asked Questions about the Program
- Complete and return the Ambassador Application to the Art-Reach offices via email or fax
- Art-Reach's Program staff will review your application and contact you to set up a personal interview. Candidates must be officially accepted into the program before performing any assignments
- Upon being successfully accepted into the Ambassador Program and trained according to your Ambassador Track, you will be able to apply for specific opportunities listed on Art-Reach's Ambassador Opportunities Posting Board
Already an Art-Reach Ambassdor?
Marlene describes props during a sensory tour. Sensory tours happen prior to show time and enable people who are blind to feel items used during a performance so their experience is heightened when they listen to the audio description as the show occurs. Marlene is a Special Projects Ambassador. |
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