Volunteer
Join our Volunteer Team!
Old Town Artisan Studios provides art experiences for all people despite age, ability, or financial condition. We believe art is healing and has an everlasting positive impact on each of us. If you are interested in donating your time and talents, please fill out the attached general form. We will do our best to match your experience and expertise to our current needs. We are also looking for volunteers that can commit to a more long-term, involved role at OTAS. Please let us know of your interest by making a note of it in the comment section of the form and share your areas of expertise.
Simply fill out the form below to join our volunteer team!
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
Thank you for taking the time to view our areas of need and for your dedication to our cause. If you are new to Old Town Artisan Studios, please fill out the volunteer application at the bottom of the page before signing up for any specific opportunity. We look forward to partnering together this season! For any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator, Ivanna Hansen, at [email protected].
Interested in learning more about how to volunteer with us?
Attend our next Volunteer Orientation and Campus Tour! Meet the Director of Marketing & Volunteers, Ivanna Hansen, and Gallery & Events Coordinator, Angel Cunningham, at front desk in Reception.
NEXT VOLUNTEER TOUR & ORIENTATION:
Thursday, February 20th from 4:00-5:00pm
RSVP here!
“HOCKNEY & YOU” COMMUNITY ART EVENTS
Volunteer for a Creative Community Event Series in partnership with Palm Springs Life and Palm Springs Art Museum! This is your chance to be part of a unique event series where students will learn about the iconic artist David Hockney. Old Town Artisan Studios is the Art Education Sponsor and will introduce students to Hockney and guide them through a painting activity at four different locations: La Quinta, Coachella, Indio, and Palm Springs!
2/22 – Old Town Artisan Studios (La Quinta)
03/02 – Gardens on El Paseo (Palm Desert)
03/08 – Veteran’s Park (Coachella)
03/16 – Downtown Park (Palm Springs)
Here’s How You Can Help: Whether you’re an art educator, art enthusiast, a community advocate, or someone who simply loves to help, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved. You’ll help students unlock their inner artists and ensure that they have an unforgettable experience.
BIRDY BUNGALOWS GALLERY DOCENT
Dates: 2/15, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22
Location: Leland Gallery at OTAS
Birdy Bungalows is Old Town Artisan Studios’ 2025 spring art fundraiser featuring birdhouses that have been decorated by Coachella Valley artists. The public can admire and win their favorite(s) in our raffle supporting our Mobile Outreach Programs to provide art instruction to groups across the Coachella Valley. We are looking for a few gallery docents on Saturdays to greet guests and direct them on how to purchase raffle tickets.
POTTERY PAINTING HOSTS
TRAINING REQUIRED. Please contact [email protected] for more information.
Dates: 5/9
Location: Mixed Media Studio/Multi-Purpose Room
Paint Your Own Pottery (or “PYOP”) is a very exciting service that we offer here on our campus! Like all of our studio services, when individuals book a PYOP party with us (kid’s birthday, team-building activity, family retreat, etc.), proceeds help to offset costs in our mobile mission to bring art lessons into the community! We would love to have your help on some of our busier days. If you love people and enjoy customer service, you would be a great fit for our Pottery Painting Crew! Dates will continuously be added to this schedule, so be sure to keep an eye out of when we need some extra helpers!
WORKSHOP & CLASSROOM AIDES
Dates: 2/04 & 2/11, 3/25, 4/29
Location: Mixed Media Studio at OTAS
Old Town Artisan Studios offers a variety of art classes and workshops on campus. We invite those with a passion for helping others to assist as a Campus Educational Volunteer.
DONOR APPRECIATION EVENT
Dates: 03/26 from 5:30pm – 8:15pm
Location: OTAS
We are gearing up for our Annual Donor Appreciation Event, and we need YOU to help make it a night to remember! This special evening is all about celebrating and thanking the incredible individuals who support our mission. Their generosity makes what we do possible, and we want to ensure they feel valued and appreciated. We’d love for you to be part of this meaningful occasion by volunteering. Thank you!
GIFT WRAPPING
Dates: 03/19 from 1:00-3:00pm
Location: OTAS
If anyone would like to help us with preparations for our Monet Circle event, we are gift wrapping items that will be gifted to donors at our gratitude event. No experience is necessary but a knack for gift wrapping helps!
MOBILE ARTS PROGRAM OUTREACH
LIVE SCAN REQUIRED WITH OUR ORGANIZATION BEFORE SIGNING UP. Please inquire by contacting [email protected].
Dates: Various dates and times available.
Location: Meet at OTAS and ride along with OTAS staff to various schools, youth, and senior centers.
When a group does not have the means to come to our studio, we bring art classes to them! We work with many organizations across the valley, including YMCA, Boys and Girls Club, Hope Through Housing, and more! Our instructor’s need assistance with loading and unloading our mobile outreach van, supporting the students with their art lesson, as well as setting up/cleaning up. Classes can range anywhere from 10-40 students at once, so volunteer help for our instructors is crucial. Outreach classes are fun and extremely rewarding!
ART OF MUSIC
Dates: 02/13, 03/13, 04/10 from 4:30pm – 8:15pm
Location: OTAS Patio & Outdoor Stage area
We are so excited to be hosting our monthly music series every second Thursday of each month from October through April! Art of Music seeks to spread music appreciation, as well as help launch a new music education program at OTAS! We need help with door greeting, ushering visitors, snack bar, gallery/reception areas, and set up/clean up.
LQ ARTISTS OPEN STUDIO TOURS MIXER
Dates: 03/11 from 6:00 – 8:00pm
Location: OTAS Leland Gallery
We’re gearing up for the La Quinta Artists Open Studio Tour, and we need YOU to help us kick it off in style! Be part of a special Mixer Event where you’ll welcome the amazing participating artists, help them get to know each other, and assist with distributing tour materials.
LQ ARTISTS OPEN STUDIO TOURS VOLUNTEER
Dates: 03/14 and 3/15
Location: OTAS
Ready to help our talented local artists shine? Join us as a volunteer for the La Quinta Open Studios Tours and be part of something truly special in our community!
Whether you’re handing out maps, answering questions, snapping photos, or simply lending a helping hand, your support will help make this tour the best one yet! This is your chance to connect with local artists, engage with art lovers, and play a key role in showcasing the incredible creativity that makes La Quinta so unique.
SPECIAL EVENTS VOLUNTEER: BOOK READING
Dates: 02/06 from 3:30pm – 5:30pm
Location: OTAS Snack Bar/Leland Gallery
Whether you’re a book lover or just passionate about helping create memorable experiences, we’d love to have you on our team for our first book reading event.
We are looking for volunteers to assist with a variety of important tasks throughout the event, such as greeting attendees and helping sell at our snack bar. Your support will help ensure everything runs smoothly and that all our guests have a great experience.
OPEN POSITIONS
Please email [email protected] to inquire.
Classroom Aide for Glass Mosaic
We are seeking a helper for our weekly glass mosaic classes on Thursdays from 9:45 am-12:45 pm. Must have previous glass mosaic experience.
Glass Organization Project Champion
Have a knack for organizing? OTAS received a donation of glass and we are looking for someone who can help us by sorting the pieces so we may use for our mosaic glass classes and youth summer art camps.
Volunteer Photographer(s)
Help us capture and share our mission by taking images of our classes, workshops, community events, and more! Must have a Hi-Res camera and prior photography experience.
Volunteer Application
If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or
call us at (760) 777-1444.
