VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

The Young Affiliates host a number of events throughout the year… all providing unique opportunities to meet new people, share ideas, volunteer, develop leadership skills, cultivate professional relationships and have a good time!

To learn more about getting involved, contact April Young, Young Affiliates of the Mint Coordinator at april.young@themintmuseum.org, or contact the committee member listed below.

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*Please note that you must be a current YAM member to volunteer for any committees.

We are looking for fun and creative volunteers to join the 2008 -2009 artitudes committee. This committee will be responsible for organizing monthly events relating to art, the Mint Museum, and our community.

Committee participation will run from July ' 08 through June ' 09. Meetings will be held the second Tuesday of each month. All meetings will take place at MMCD and will last approximately one hour.

Contact: Janet Higley (janet.higley@youngaffiliates.org)

Membership Committee

I have a membership with the YAMs but...

I want to get more involved.
I want to meet more members.
I want to have more fun!

Does this sound like you? If so, we invite you to join the 2008-2009 Membership Committee. Whether you have recently joined or been a long-time member, we welcome you to take part in the most social committee of the YAMs. We'll host several new social events, kick off a new Mintor Program and have a great time doing it all. Our next event at which you could volunteer is the...

Members' Opening for Andy Warhol Exhibit -- Kids' Craft Activity (October 5, 2008)

Andy Warhol is coming to Charlotte, and we need some volunteers who like having fun and getting their hands dirty...literally.  During the Members' Opening, the Young Affiliates will be managing a family-friendly craft activity for kids.  The project involves making buttons that the crafters decorate.  No previous artistic experience required.  Just bring an interest in helping fledgling artists in creating their colorful and glittery expressions of art. 

One-hour shifts available from 12:30-3:30. 

Contact:  Jenny Smith (Jenny.Smith@youngaffiliates.org)

Mint After 5 Committee

The Mint After 5 committee will need assistance with the planning and preparation for the remaining Mint After 5 on September 19, 2008.

The committee resumes back in Spring 2009.

Contact:  Marcus Williams (Marcus.Williams@youngaffiliates.org)

Aquavina International Wine Festival on the Green (October 9, 2008)

The Aquavina International Wine Festival on the Green (www.aquavina.com) will be held Thursday October 9, 5-8pm. All proceeds from the event benefit the Mint Museum. There will be over 150 wines to taste from all over the world, with food by Aquavina and Ember Grille and live music on the Green.

We will need 15-20 volunteers to assist with setup, logistics, and working the event – from setting up the booths, checking attendees in and giving out glasses/wristbands, with shifts ranging from 1pm-5pm and 5pm-9pm.

Contact:  Brian Ford (Brian.Ford@youngaffiliates.org)

Black & White Gala Committee (November 6, 2008)

Want to get a behind-the-scenes view of the Young Affiliates' BIGGEST event of the year?

We are looking for volunteers to join the Black & White Gala committee. This committee will be responsible for helping to plan what has been hailed as one of Charlotte's premiere annual events. This year, the event will take place on Thursday, November 6th.

Committee participation will run until the event date. Meetings will be held once or twice each month. www.blackandwhitecharlotte.com

Contact:  Emily Walker (Emily.Walker@youngaffiliates.org)

Derby Days Committee (May 2, 2009)

Derby Days celebrates the annual running of the Kentucky Derby with a party on the lawn of the Mint Museum of Art. Guests, decked out in sundresses and seersucker, watch 'The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports' - with large-screen coverage of the race live from Louisville, Kentucky – while sipping mint juleps and enjoying food from top area restaurants.

Starting in Spring 2009, we will be looking for volunteers to help set up this great event.

Contact:  Heather Devereux (Heather.Devereux@youngaffiliates.org)