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Interested in Volunteering?

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Florence Thomas Art School! Please explore the volunteer opportunities below and complete the form to let us know how you would like to get involved.

Florence Thomas Art School is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide resources for instruction, exhibition, and experiences in the fine arts and heritage crafts for Ashe County and the surrounding region.

Volunteers are an essential part of helping us fulfill this mission. We are grateful for your time, support, and excited to have you be part of the Florence Thomas Art School team!

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Volunteering Opportunities

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Outreach Programs

Support creative programming through stART, SPARK Creative Aging, and CRA Creative Pathways.

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Event Support

Help with gallery crawls, artist talks, fundraisers, and other special events.

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Hospitality

Contribute food, beverages, or other refreshments for Florence Thomas Art School events.

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School Support

Help keep our school and gallery welcoming with light cleaning, laundry, and other housekeeping tasks.

Volunteer Application Form

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Florence Thomas Art School! Please fill out the form below and we will contact you shortly. If you have any questions, please email us at info@florenceartschool.org or call (336) 846-3827. We look forward to working with you!

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Required Waiver Forms

Volunteer Waiver: 

I understand that my work is voluntary and that some risks may occur due to the nature of the work in Florence Thomas Art School (FTAS) or at FTAS sponsored events. I understand and assume these risks and hereby release FTAS and its officers, directors, employees, affiliates, or agents from any and all liability regarding the volunteer effort with FTAS. I agree to save and hold each of them harmless from and against all claims, costs, expenses, demands, and actions with the volunteer effort.

Volunteer Waiver:
I agree

Health Policy Agreement

By clicking the "I agree" box, I understand that I agree to the following statements: 

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1. I agree to report to the manager before volunteering when I have:

 Diarrhea VomitingJaundice (yellowing of skin and/or eyes)Sore throat with feverInfected cuts or wounds, or lesions containing pus on the hand, wrist, or any exposed body part (such as boils and infected wounds, however small) Any other potentially contagious illness including but not limited to: Covid 19, Influenza, and Norovirus. 

2. I agree to report to the manager before volunteering when I have or have been exposed to any of the illness listed below: 

NorovirusSalmonella Typhi (Typhoid Fever) Shigella spp. InfectionE. Coli infection (Escherichia coli O157:H7 or other EHEC/STEC infection)Hepatitis COVID-19 or any other contagious illness

Exclusions and Restrictions from Volunteering 

If you have any of the symptoms or illnesses listed above, you may be excluded* or restricted** from volunteering at FTAS. If you are excluded you are not allowed to volunteer. 

**If you are restricted you are allowed to volunteer, but your duties may be limited. Please indicate that you have read and agree with this policy by checking off 'I Agree' on your volunteer application form. You may be provided with a copy of this Agreement upon request.

Health Policy Agreement:
I agree

Agreement Statement: 

I understand and agree that submitting this application form does not automatically register me as a FTAS volunteer, and that there may be certain qualifications I must meet, including the acceptance of established volunteer policies and procedures before I may begin volunteering. By submitting this form, I attest that the information I have provided on the form is true and accurate.

Agreement Statement:
I agree
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