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Obtain Volunteers
Whether you're looking for extra hands for an upcoming event or searching for volunteers to augment your staff for large administrative projects, Business On Call is a great way to get the help you need. The program augments staff and volunteer pools of arts and cultural organization through hannds-on, short-term volunteers from the business community. Activities include ushering at theatre performances, helping at galas, festivals and much more.
How to register
It's a simple process to receive volunteer support through Business On Call.
For first-time Users:
- Once you've decided that Business On Call will benefit your organization, complete this registration form
- We will contact you to review your request, discuss
your organization's needs and answer any questions. - There is an annual registration fee of $45 for unlimited number of requests during the program year July - June.
- We also offer Introductory Sessions for arts managers to learn more about Business On Call. See when the next session takes place.
When you're Already Registered:
- Submit our online form to request volunteers.
" We love the volunteers we have through your organization—they have all been WONDERFUL to work with!"
Sara Bartolain, Marketing Manager, Eastern State Penitentiary
helpful Tips
From making requests to receiving volunteers, you'll find utilzing Business On Call simple and easy. Once you're a participating organization:
- Complete your request for volunteers 6-8 weeks prior to the event. It is promoted on Business On Call's online schedule of events to 600+ Business On Call volunteers.
- Make your volunteer opportunity/request sound interesting. It might be the first introduction a volunteer has to your organization, so be informative and inviting.
- When volunteers sign up for your event, all volunteer registrations will be sent via email to the designated volunteer coordinator at your organization.
- Follow up with each volunteer to confirm their participation, introduce them to the organization, and answer any questions about the event. If volunteers don't hear from you, they will assume their assistance is not needed and will not be at the event. A phone call or email is usually all it takes to confirm volunteer's registration.
- The event/opportunity will remain posted on the schedule until the event is full or until you no longer need/accept volunteers.
- A day before your event, send an email reminder with final details to the Business On Call volunteers registered for your event.
Questions?
Please email Kim Kindelsperger, director of Business On Call, or call 215.790.3679.