Brampton Arts Council

What services does your organization provide?
BAC Arts Guides (Winter & Summer): These pamphlets announces all group members' events from September to the end of August. A directory of all group members is listed for information. These are distributed throughout the City

BAC Newsletter: This quarterly newsletter is sent to all members to keep them current on the activities of BAC and informs them of other organizations' activities; politicians, business and people of interest.

BAC Website: Information at your fingertips of all the BAC has to offer: Events Calendar, newsletters, links, directory ... We provide links to all our member groups as well, as part of this service, we ask that there be a reciprocal link to the BAC..

HACET Directory: City-wide directory, categorizing the Heritage, Arts, Culture and Entertainment sectors.

Networking: Purpose designed for being in touch with the arts, groups, and people; making yourself known.

Advocacy: BAC acts as an advocate on art issues.

Resource: BAC Board and staff are available to act as resources or mentors in art business skills.

Liaison: BAC acts as liaison linking the artists with the public.

Rental Reduction: BAC member groups qualify for reduced city venue rentals.

General Liability Insurance: BAC group members, who qualify, can be covered under the City of Brampton Affiliation Policy.

Flow Funding: BAC, as a charitable organization, acts as the "flow through organization" for funding to groups who qualify.

CAP Grants: Allocates project grants, when funding is available.

Discounts: 10% discount at Curry's Art Store. Special discount at DULUX Paint Stores.

Photocopying Service: We offer photocopying & laminating to our members at a reasonable rate.

Postage Meter Service: Large mailings can be done at the normal postal rates.

Meeting Space: Boardroom is available to our member groups at no rental fee.

Information Centre: BAC maintains a library of information on arts-related groups and activities. Information on funding and reference materials is alsoavailable.

Promotional Opportunities: BAC advertises groups and promotes opportunities of public exposure

Networking Opportunities: We facilitate events that allow arts, groups and people to connect.

Do you have any age requirements?
Ideally, we'd like a volunteer who is 16 or older; however, we've taken volunteers who are younger when someone has demonstrated capability.

Do you require language proficiency other than in English?
No.

What time commitment(s) are you expecting from a volunteer?
You will provide a smiling face and helpful words to passers-by at Art in the Open, our major source of experience and hours for our volunteers. You will also assist in event set-up and take down. Other volunteer duties include: research, data entry, archiving, follow-up telephoning and general office administration.

Are there any specific skills and experience required?
Passion for the arts and administration
A willingness to learn and follow instructions
Friendliness
Detail-oriented

What type of volunteer positions are typically available?
Community outreach clerk
General office clerk
Research clerk

What are the typical volunteer activities occurring at your organization?
Boothing
Research
Data entry
Archiving
Follow-up telephoning
General office administrationon

How will a person benefit from volunteering with Brampton Arts Council?
Build on your skills to interact with the public
Meet and work with cool people
Learn what's going on in Brampton's arts scene

Do you accept high school students?
Most definitely.