NQAF volunteers have the wonderful opportunity to earn valuable skills while contributing to the vibrancy of the local queer arts community. Volunteers provide front of house support for theatre, performance, dance and staged reading by local and national LGBT artists; assist in backstage and technical support for events; and assist with gallery and exhibition details, incl. gallery attendant duties.

NQAF welcomes volunteers with experience and skills in festival production, stage management, volunteer coordination and non-profit arts management, as well as, those interested in learning knew skills and who wish to make contributions to their local community.

The National Queer Arts Festival has been fostering, promoting, and sustaining the highest caliber of queer artists and their work for over 10 years. The 2008 NQAF, June 1st – June 30th, is the biggest and brightest festival to date, with over 250 artists participating. The events will take place in and around the SOMA, Mission, and Castro districts. For every three shows worked, volunteers get two tickets to a festival event of their choice, as well as seeing the shows they work! Long-term volunteers will also receive 10th Anniversary t-shirt. Volunteers are responsible for their own transportation.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Queer Cultural Center

Volunteers will work with the following groups

Adults (26-54) Minorities Families / Parents Older Adults (55+) Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender Religious Groups Immigrants Students Low-income / Poverty Women Men Young Adults (18-25)

We need volunteers who are free at these times

Evenings Weekends Thursday

This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers

Adults (26-54) Unpaid Interns Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25)

This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests

Arts & Culture Nonprofit Organization Gay / Lesbian / Bi / Trans Volunteerism

We are looking for volunteers with the following skills

Arts & Crafts Project/Event Coordination Dancing / Drama Public Relations / Outreach Errand Running / Shopping Special Events General Office / Admin Volunteer Coordination Performer / Musician

Contact Person:
Eli Steffen, Volunteer Coordinator, (email)

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Address:

943 Brannan Street San Francisco, CA 94103 (See a map)

Directions:

Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Civic Center Bart,   Walk distance (in minutes): 10 - 15 minutes   Nearest Bus Stop: AC Transit #19, less than 3 minutes minute walk

Web Site: http://www.queerculturalcenter.org