Want to volunteer with us?
Communication is an all volunteer-run space. We are dedicated to fostering a vibrant creative community, curating an all ages sober space for all forms of artistic expression. We intentionally create as safe of a space as we can for everyone that comes through. Our mission is to facilitate an artistic community that can reach throughout the Midwest.
Interested? Review the information and fill out the form below. Our team will connect with you on next steps, including a general info & orientation session to answer any questions and discuss logistics!
Questions? Please email volunteering@communicationmadison.com
VOLUNTEER TEAMS
Many of our volunteers are involved in multiple areas and jump in as their schedules allow and as we have a need. Our core collective team is committed to making sure you as a volunteer have the information and support you need when you’re at Communication.
Our volunteer program has a lot of flexibility! Each area has a dedicated crew that you can join, and with whom you can discuss your level of availability, interest, and skillset.
Events Team
Our events team volunteers represent Communication during live shows at the space!
Sound board: Sound volunteers learn how to use audio equipment, and liaise with performers to set up and manage the sound board during live sets. Learn the basic skills of a sound technician, and how sound functions in a space. No experience needed, and training is provided! Great job for aspiring sound engineers and musicians looking to pick up tech skills.
Door: An essential job! Our door volunteers greet guests at shows, take cover, and support live events as needed. They also run any sales for the Shop during these events. Training is provided!
Other events team duties may include supporting promotional work (including physical flyers and/or online strategy) or other community outreach.
Shop & Market Team
Our Shop volunteers are primary support during weekend Shop hours (11am - 3pm) at Communication, and at off-site markets around Madison. Shop volunteers greet visitors, answer questions, and run any sales through our point of sale software, and keep things organized. This is an essential role to ensure artists represented in our Shop receive compensation for their work!
Other Shop team duties may include inventory management, online Shop support, promotional strategy, and artist liaising.
Arts Programming Team
Our arts programming team works hard to coordinate and promote various styles of workshops at Communication! Do you have experience in arts events coordination or leadership? Are you passionate about making creative workshops accessible to our community? This team might be for you.
Exhibitions Team
Do you have experience curating and/or installing a show? This team is for volunteers interested in assisting with planning and installation of an art exhibition. Gain the skills of a preparator, learn the process of putting together an exhibition, communicating with artists, and be the coordinator for reception events.
Print Collective Team
Are you a member of our risograph print collective, or interested in getting involved to a greater degree? Our print collective team manages inventory, memberships, and printing projects. We also love looking for new ways to build community within the print collective members, and bridging between our group and the Madison creative community at large.
Operations Team
Photographer/Documentation: Do you have an interest in event or show photography? We are thrilled to have volunteers available document events! Some training provided. All photographers are acknowledged/credited in social media/web content.