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\n\n \"Volunteers\n\n
\n\n \n MATTIE KELLY ARTS CENTER\n <\/span>\n\n

\n Volunteer\n <\/h1>\n\n

\n Give Your Time.
\n Share Your Passion.<\/em>\n <\/p>\n\n

\n Help create memorable experiences for patrons,\n students and visitors while supporting the arts\n throughout Northwest Florida.\n <\/p>\n\n \n EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES →\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n DISCOVER MORE\n ↓<\/span>\n <\/a>\n\n <\/section>\n\n\n \n\n \n\n

\n\n \n MAKE A DIFFERENCE\n <\/span>\n\n \n Help Bring the Arts\n to Life<\/em>\n <\/h2>\n\n
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\n Volunteers are an important part of the Mattie Kelly\n Arts Center experience. They welcome guests, support\n performances, assist visitors in our galleries and\n help connect the arts with the community.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n Whether you enjoy live performance, visual arts,\n meeting new people or simply want to support an\n important cultural resource, there are meaningful\n ways to get involved.\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n\n \n\n \n\n \"Volunteer\n\n

\n\n \n GIVE YOUR TIME \u2022 SHARE YOUR PASSION\n <\/span>\n\n

\n Be Part of\n the Experience<\/em>\n <\/h2>\n\n
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\n Volunteers help create a welcoming experience for\n patrons, students and visitors. From greeting guests\n at performances to sharing exhibitions in the\n galleries, there are opportunities to support the\n arts in meaningful ways.\n <\/p>\n\n \n EXPLORE VOLUNTEER ROLES →\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n\n \n\n \n\n

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\n\n \n FIND YOUR PLACE\n <\/span>\n\n \n Ways to\n Get Involved<\/em>\n <\/h2>\n\n
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\n Choose an opportunity that matches your interests\n and become part of the community that helps make\n every MKAC experience possible.\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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\n\n \n FRONT OF HOUSE\n <\/span>\n\n
\n 01\n <\/div>\n\n

\n Volunteer Ushers\n <\/h3>\n\n

\n Welcome audiences, distribute programs and help\n patrons find their seats at Mainstage, Sprint\n Theater, Tyler Recital Hall and amphitheater\n events.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n Volunteers commit to several events during the\n season, including select school performances.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n \n CALL (850) 729-6065 →\n <\/a>\n <\/p>\n\n <\/article>\n\n\n \n

\n\n \n VISUAL ARTS\n <\/span>\n\n
\n 02\n <\/div>\n\n

\n Gallery Docents\n <\/h3>\n\n

\n Support exhibition visitors as a welcoming host,\n learning facilitator and arts ambassador.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n No prior art expertise is required. Docents have\n opportunities to learn from curators, faculty\n and artists while helping visitors engage with\n each exhibition.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n \n LEARN MORE →\n <\/a>\n <\/p>\n\n <\/article>\n\n\n \n

\n\n \n COMMUNITY IMPACT\n <\/span>\n\n
\n 03\n <\/div>\n\n

\n Support Arts Education\n <\/h3>\n\n

\n Discover ways to help students and audiences\n experience theater, music and visual arts\n through MKAC and Northwest Florida State\n College educational programs.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n Your time can help expand access to meaningful\n cultural and educational experiences throughout\n our community.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n \n CONTACT OUR TEAM →\n <\/a>\n <\/p>\n\n <\/article>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n\n \n\n \n\n

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\n\n \n THE IMPACT OF VOLUNTEERING\n <\/span>\n\n \n More Than\n Giving Your Time<\/em>\n <\/h2>\n\n
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\n Volunteering at Mattie Kelly Arts Center is an\n opportunity to experience the arts from a\n different perspective while helping others\n feel at home.\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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\n 01<\/span>\n

Connect<\/h3>\n

\n Meet fellow arts supporters, performers,\n students and patrons from across the region.\n <\/p>\n <\/article>\n\n

\n 02<\/span>\n

Experience<\/h3>\n

\n Be part of performances, exhibitions and\n cultural events taking place throughout\n the season.\n <\/p>\n <\/article>\n\n

\n 03<\/span>\n

Contribute<\/h3>\n

\n Help strengthen arts access and create\n welcoming experiences for audiences of\n every generation.\n <\/p>\n <\/article>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n\n \n\n

\n\n \"Audience\n\n
\n\n \n COMMUNITY THROUGH THE ARTS\n <\/span>\n\n

\n Help Create\n Memorable Moments<\/em>\n <\/h2>\n\n
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\n Every performance, exhibition and educational\n experience begins with people who care about\n the arts and the community.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n By volunteering with Mattie Kelly Arts Center,\n you become part of the team that helps turn\n each visit into an experience audiences will\n remember.\n <\/p>\n\n \n BECOME A VOLUNTEER →\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n\n \n\n \n\n

\n\n \n JOIN OUR VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY\n <\/span>\n\n

\n Ready to\n Get Involved?<\/em>\n <\/h2>\n\n
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\n Contact Mattie Kelly Arts Center to learn more\n about current volunteer opportunities and find\n the role that's right for you.\n <\/p>\n\n \n CALL (850) 729-6065 →\n <\/a>\n\n

\n Mattie Kelly Arts Center
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