Volunteer with Hilltop Artists
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Hilltop Artists! Click through the tabs below to see what sorts of positions are available.
FYI: If you want to volunteer with students (such as in the After-School or daytime programs), you will need to complete the background check form and upload a color copy of your driver’s license.
Please email info@hilltopartists.org with any questions.
Volunteer at an event:
Hilltop Artists has several events throughout the year, including glass sales and the annual Better Futures Luncheon. We are always looking for volunteers to help make these events happen. Some roles are forward facing, while others are more solitary. Whatever your comfort level, we can find a volunteer role for you.
Volunteer in the office:
Administrative volunteer opportunities include data entry, bulk mailing support, and post-event database support. If you’re more financially-minded, we rely on volunteers for our gallery hours, where you will sell and process student glass art.
Volunteer to provide a meal:
If you like to cook, making dinner once a month for our Arts Connect program or the students on Team Production is wonderful way to support Hilltop Artists.
Volunteer to mentor a student:
If you are interested in mentoring students in our Daytime or After-School classes, please contact us at info@hilltopartists.org to complete a background check and application. Glass knowledge is not required, but rather, an outgoing and warm presence and comfort engaging with youth are essential. The foundation of the mentorship we offer is engaging with students during their creative process and time at Hilltop Artists.
Requirements:
New volunteers must fill out a Hilltop Artists volunteer application. When required, volunteers must complete Washington State Criminal History Background Check.
Summer Festivals
Paused During COVID
If you would like to volunteer during the school year as a mentor, you do not need glass blowing experience as you will not be teaching glass arts. Note: volunteers working with youth must be able to pass a background check through Tacoma Public Schools. We provide the background check at no cost.
Our student mentor volunteers connect with students, engage with them about their projects, and help students creatively explore and experiment.
Potential student mentor volunteers will meet with staff prior to a volunteer shift to see if they’re a good fit for the program. We ask for a minimum of 3-6 months volunteering as it is difficult on the students and staff to have a rotating crew of volunteers. Relationships are built, memories are shared, and we want to provide a stable environment for our students.
If you are interested, please email msimkova@hilltopartists.org to set up a time to come in.
School Year Hours: 8:10 am – 3:00 pm Class periods are an hour long and may vary. You may choose a time block within those hours.
After School Hours: 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm (September to June)
Team Production Hours: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Monday to Thursday 3:30 pm – 8:00 pm Friday (September to June)
For an explanation of the different programs please visit our programs page.