The Photo Center needs you:
Lend
a hand.
Volunteering at Photo Center NW offers opportunities to connect with the photography community, learn new skills, build your résumé and connections, and to support a non-profit arts center.
We rely on volunteers to open our doors to hundreds of artists, students, members, and community groups annually. Thank you for considering this important role.
December 11-12: Free facilities days for fall quarter volunteers!
Here are some of our current volunteers, photographed by Adam Sanders.
Volunteer Roles
Digital Program Volunteer
This volunteer role assists students, clients, and faculty members who use our digital lab. A friendly, outgoing demeanor, experience with digital photography fundamentals, such as scanning, printing, curves, and basic skills with Adobe Photoshop and Mac platforms is required. Training is provided.
Minimum commitment: 4-6 hour commitment weekly on a quarterly basis
Analog & Studio Program Volunteer
This volunteer role assists students, clients, and faculty members who use our black & white darkrooms and lighting studios. A friendly, outgoing demeanor, experience with studio lighting, darkroom printing, darkroom and chemistry set-up, and a commitment to procedures and safety is required. Training is provided.
Minimum commitment: 4-6 hour commitment weekly on a quarterly basis
Senior Digital Program Volunteer
This volunteer role is reserved for individuals who have advanced knowledge of digital programs and have a successful track record of volunteerism at the Photo Center for at least two quarters. Senior volunteers are responsible for monitoring the digital facilities and other volunteer leadership responsibilities as assigned. Senior volunteers serve an important role as ambassadors for the Photo Center and mentors for other volunteers. Minimum commitment: 4-6 hour commitment weekly for a minimum of 2 quarters, weekend hours may be required
Senior Analog & Studio Program Volunteer
This volunteer role is reserved for individuals who have advanced knowledge of analog and studio photography and have a successful track record of volunteerism at the Photo Center for at least two quarters. Senior volunteers are responsible for monitoring the digital facilities and other volunteer leadership responsibilities as assigned. Senior volunteers serve an important role as ambassadors for the Photo Center and mentors for other volunteers. Minimum commitment: 4-6 hour commitment weekly for a minimum of 2 quarters, weekend hours may be required
Helping Hand Volunteer
If you are interested in volunteering at the Photo Center or giving pro bono assistance, but you only have a day to spare or an hour per week, please contact us and we can find a project for you! Projects may include cleaning, painting, help with events, IT work, data entry, etc. Thank you for sharing your time and skills.
Event Committee Volunteer
Do you have event experience and are interested in joining a fast paced planning process and hard working group of staff, board members, and volunteers? Consider working on one of our four major annual events. We are looking for volunteers who can be positive, pro-active, connected team members to help with anything from gallery installation to sponsor cultivation. Minimum commitment: 3-5 hours per month prior to the event. Planning usually occurs 6 months before the event and we ask that you be able to volunteer at the event which you are helping to organize.
Marketing Committee Volunteer
Love to promote? We have so many positive stories to share! Join us in assisting with social media, PR, branding strategies and soliciting partnerships. Open to all levels of expertise.
Other volunteer opportunities
Teaching Assistant
Contact Ashley Siple, Education Director for more information.
Gallery Intern
Contact Ann Pallesen, Gallery Director for more information.
Education Intern
Contact Ashley Siple, Education Director for more information.
Marketing Intern
Contact Rafael Soldi, Marketing Director for more information.
Administrative Intern
Contact Terry Novak, Outreach Associate for more information.
