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Share your expertise in profit and non-profit management with our high school interns

Community restaurants and retailers generously offer nibbles for our events and/or items for our auctions. Get to know your community & pick these up for us!

We love to celebrate people and great art.  Would you like to offer ideas and create delectable desserts for our next reception?  Your fresh ideas and wonderful treats are always welcome!

We are looking for volunteers to visit local (Guilford and Madison) businesses to solicit donations for the Shaumpishuh Statue fund. Training and materials will be provided, as well as lists of possible donors.

Legacy Theatre is always seeking enthusiastic volunteers to join our team of Parking Ambassadors! Parking Ambassadors greet patrons as they are arriving at the theatre and assist them in finding parking. This may include directing traffic on the main road in front of the theatre, pointing out the locations of our accessible parking and overflow lots, and answering patron questions. Please note, this role does not require you to actually drive/park any cars yourself! If you're interested in joining our team of Parking Ambassadors, please contact General Manager, Jeff Zeitlin, at jeff@legacytheatrect.org.

 Join us as we brainstorm new fundraising ideas and help us put them into action

Step into the spotlight with tasks like:- Leading informative and entertaining tours of the museum and trolley rides.- Sharing captivating stories about the history of trolleys and the museum.- Engaging with visitors, answering questions, and sparking curiosity.- Tailoring your tours to diverse audiences, from school groups to history enthusiasts.- Helping visitors connect with the past in a meaningful and memorable way.If you’re passionate about history and eager to share your knowledge, this is the perfect opportunity to shine. Join us as a Tour Guide/Docent at The Shore Line Trolley Museum and help make history come alive!

Help with planning & executing fundraisers - decorate, create a fun atmosphere & pack up when the fun is over

 Help us visually document our events

Form valuable relationships with young artists and guide them as they embark on careers in the arts

Help us welcome artists, accept their submissions and hang the work that will bring our galleries to life

We're looking for 2-3 people with marketing, networking or IT expertise....want to join us? We meet on a monthly basis

An opportunity to recruit, meet and oversee like-minded, generous individuals who come together to promote and celebrate the arts

Start Date: Saturday, March 8.7 weeks of training: Combine the thrill of hands-on learning with the convenience of online sessions.Master the art of trolley operation, ensuring safety and efficiency.Dive deep into history, enriching your knowledge with captivating stories from the past.Hone your public speaking skills, making every journey memorable for your passengers.Duration: Saturdays in March & April, Wed evening zoom classesEligibility: You must be 18 or turning 18 in 2027.Investment: A nominal fee of $145, inclusive of a one-year membership, all training materials.sign up at https://shorelinetrolley.org/event/volunteer-trolley-operator-and-tour-guide-training-course/

Join our team of adjudicators in creative writing, dance, music, theater & visual arts

This Fall, The Shop at Guilford Art Center is looking for volunteers, who are organized, dependable and have an appreciation for the arts, to join our community. Beginning in mid-October through Nov 13, we are preparing for our annual Holiday Expo sale and need help  – unpacking and checking in inventory, tagging merchandise, making boxes, setting up lighting, merchandising displays, and other tasks as needed.  This work will take place between 10am-4pm during the week; time and hours are flexible. If interested or for more information, please contact us at info@guilfordartcenter.org with your interests and availability. We will be in touch with actual schedules, as the date gets closer.

Can you help us build a social media following and develop best practices for sharing?

Support Staff & Board Members by being the face of Shoreline Arts Alliance at community eventsms.

Spend some time immersed in art and welcome visitors to our exhibits​ in the spring and summer

Come by our office, get to know our fun-loving staff and help out with administrative tasks throughout the year

Legacy Theatre is always seeking enthusiastic volunteers to join our team of ushers! Ushers greet patrons when they enter the theatre, scan tickets and assist with checking in show attendees, hand out playbills, and help patrons find their seats. If you're interested in joining our team of ushers, please contact General Manager, Jeff Zeitlin, at jeff@legacytheatrect.org.

We are in need of students 7th grade and up to serve as stage crew for our fall production of Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr!As stage crew you will be backstage supporting our actors, helping move props, assisting in scene changes, and making sure everyone is making their queues! This is a perfect opportunity for those interested in theatre, who enjoy working behind the scenes or want to see what a show with us could look like!We are looking for people available for most of these dates!Dry Tech11/15 from 1:30-3:30pmCast A Tech:11/15 from 4:00-7:00pm11/16 from 4:30-8:00pm11/18 from 4:30-8:00pm11/19 from 4:30-8:00pmCast A Shows:11/20 from 4:00-8:30pm11/21 from 4:00-8:30pm11/22 from 11:30-4:00pmCast B Tech:11/29 from 4:00-7:00pm11/30 from 4:30-8:00pm12/2 from 4:30-8:00pm12/3 from 4:30-8:00pmCast B Shows:12/4 from 4:00-8:30pm12/5 from 4:00-8:30pm12/6 from 11:30-4:00pmPlease visit this website to sign up to volunteer! https://madisonartsbarn.ludus.com/volunteer/opportunity/12863

Want to volunteer with us? Email guilfordporchfest@gmail.com by September 28!Guilford Porchfest is a community-building event celebrating the musical talent and creativity of those who live and work right here in Guilford: young to old, novice to professional, singers, instrumentalists…and everyone in between!Now in its third year, Guilford Porchfest will take place on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 11 am to 5 pm. The entirely volunteer-driven event will feature more than 60 Guilford performers on more than 50 porches throughout downtown Guilford. And that’s where you come in! Performers donate their time and talent, hosts donate their spaces and hospitality, and we’re looking for Guilford community members to donate their time and community spirit to help us make Guilford Porchfest a positive experience for everyone involved! We’re looking for volunteers to help pass out maps & schedules, lend a hand at the info table, keep folks on lawns and off sidewalks/out of streets, answer questions, and pass out music-themed goodies for the kids! We have three shifts available: 10-2, 1:30-5:30, and all day! Come hang out with us, listen to some amazing fresh, local, live music,  soak in the positive porchfest vibes & help make this year's event an unforgettable experience for all!

GUILFORD ART CENTER inspires and promotes community participation in the visual arts through education, exhibitions, and eventsGuilford Art Center is a comprehensive and inclusive community environment for arts education and appreciation, providing:Classes in the visual artsGallery exhibitions of contemporary art, with a focus on American artA shop of unique works by local and nationally-recognized artistsEvents for the community that creatively engage and inspireThe School annually serves over 2,000 students, from preschool-aged through senior citizens, in four semesters of approximately 400 classes annually, including ceramics, jewelry, metalsmithing, weaving, glass, drawing and painting, blacksmithing, and stone carving. Tuition assistance is available to help insure that the Center’s programs are accessible for students of all means.The Gallery presents juried and invitational exhibits of contemporary American art in all media and is open and free to the community.The Shop, open year-round, features fine handcrafts made by American artisans. For the annual Holiday Expo, the Shop doubles in size and includes works by more than 200 artisans.Craft Expo, held on the Guilford Green each July, features works by more than 180 of the country’s most distinguished artisans. As a celebration of the arts and a signature happening for the town of Guilford and the Connecticut shoreline, Craft Expo is a must-see summer event, considered one of the top craft shows in New England and the country.

We seek to honor with a statue a woman whose key role in the founding of Guilford and Madison, Connecticut, is little known.  Shaumpishuh was the sachem (chief) of the Menuncahtuck band of Quinnipiac who for thousands of years lived on lands that became Guilford.  Shaumpishuh negotiated the agreements between her people and the English colonists, and fought for the rights of her people throughout her life.  A statue of Shaumpishuh in Guilford Center will stand as a symbol of reconciliation, and memorialize the original history of Guilford.   The Guilford Board of Selectmen have approved a site outside the library facing the Green. The image below is an AI generated picture of what the statue may look like (it is not the final statue) alongside plantings used by Native Americans for food, medicine and spiritual purposes.Committee: James Powers, President; Ellen Creane, Secretary; Cheryl Buckley; Courtney Cucinotta, Nipmuc and European descent; Kevin “Red Eagle” Brown, Mohegan ancestry; Michael Bracken, Treasurer.

The Legacy Theatre is a professional theatre company that enhances the Connecticut Shoreline's economy, educational opportunities and quality of life through live theatre and related programs. The Legacy strives to be a premiere Arts house and to ensure ongoing seasons of uplifting, inspiring, and challenging professional theatre and theatre training for all. A typical season at Legacy includes 4 Mainstage productions, a Broadway Concert Series, programming for children and families, a holiday production, classes for all ages and abilities, and more!Our organization is run by a small, dedicated team of staff, and supported by a phenomenal team of volunteers. Volunteers can do everything from helping to direct parking during performances, serving as ushers for Legacy productions, assisting with community events and fundraisers, or more involved projects such as mailings, helping our housing team prepare spaces for artists to stay, and more.

Shoreline Arts Alliance strives to create supportive communities in which artists thrive through recognition, mentorships, networking, education, and professional development; we transform lives through the arts.Since 1980, Shoreline Arts Alliance has evolved from an arts presenting organization to one that focuses on professional arts development, creating supportive communities in which artists thrive through recognition, mentorships, networking, and education. These communities encourage, empower and develop talented artists while transforming their lives.Our Arts Consultancy and Membership services strengthen arts institutions, arts leaders and individual artists across creative disciplines. We offer tiered levels of customized guidance that provides expertise, education, and practical solutions.Our Leadership Development Program teaches core leadership skills and offers practical business experience in the arts. This workforce development initiative creates self-confident, mentally strong individuals, who are participating in worthwhile artistic activities while contributing to their communities.Our statewide and regional programs include IMAGES Annual Photography Competition, Tassy Walden Awards for New Voices in Children’s Literature, Future Choices High School Visual Art Competition and Exhibition, and Scholarships in the Arts. These programs focus on professional development in the arts through recognition and artistic opportunities. We establish sustainable communities of like-minded individuals that provide educational, supportive, and enriching environments.

We are an all-volunteer, Guilford-based performing arts organization that presents events on the Shoreline. We use volunteers as board and advisory board members; and as committee members who plan, produce, market, raise funds for and staff a biennial festival and other events. We seek people for all of those roles now as we prepare to roll out a series of new events this summer and fall and plan the 2027 GreenStage Guilford Live Arts Festival in MayCurrently seeking volunteers:8/9/26, 8/23/26 and 8/29/26 event at Guilford Green(2 volunteers/event)Help is needed with: Event set up and break down, supporting talent and participant needs and managing donation buckets.8/28/26 Open Mic at the Marketplace (2 volunteers)Help is needed with: Event set up and break down, supporting participant needs, managing sign up.Ongoing needs: 2 volunteers needed to assist with social media, entering e-mails into the database and creating documents and resources that can help GreenStage operate more efficiently.Marketing volunteers to help promote the event by distributing flyers, posting signs and raising awarenessMarch (5 volunteers), April (10 Volunteers) May 2027 (10 Volunteers) May 2027: On the ground festival volunteers (25) are needed to assist with talent support, green room coordination, food and beverage service, donation buckets management, sig-up sheet administration, event setup and break down and the final break down if the entire show. Email us if you're interested!