Volunteer and Internship Opportunities 

PlatteForum is a one-of-a-kind art and education center and has many different opportunities available for individuals and groups looking to get involved with youth and the arts.  It is a community-centered place where artists create, collaborate with underserved and at-risk youth, and present their work to the public through exhibitions and performances.  We offer several unique programs not found elsewhere in Denver:  Creative Residency + Learning Lab and ArtLab.

Volunteer and Internship Opportunities are available in non-profit management, marketing, fundraising, arts, education, & youth development:

Events and Openings contact Judy Anderson
Planning and coordination
Marketing
Sit the gallery on Saturdays from noon – 4pm during exhibitions

Creative Residencies contact Judy Anderson
Assist the artist during their residency period
Collect art materials as needed
Help install exhibitions
Paint gallery
Host an out-of-town Creative Resident
 
Learning Labs contact Meagan Brncick
Workshop curriculum planning
Assist staff with the workshops
Help students with their work

ArtLab contact Meagan Brncick
Assisting staff
Donate tickets to plays
Provide snacks
Create opportunities for collaborations

Administration/ Nonprofit Management contact Trish Thibodo
General office work: phones, data entry, filing
Technology: computer skills for Mac
Help in fundraising, marketing and public relations
Assist in development of policies &procedures
Research latest studies
Program evaluation

In Kind Donations contact Trish Thibodo
Technology help
Mailings
Help in fundraising, marketing and public relations
Supplies for Learning Lab and ArtLab

We look forward to exploring collaborative possibilities with you.  Please contact us to discuss ways to get involved with PlatteForum. 
Together let’s support underserved and at-risk youth and enliven the artistic life and community of Denver.

Participate in Programs
You can participate in our programs in a variety of ways:

Artists
Apply for a Creative Residency
Assist a workshop
Collaborate on programming
Volunteer for event
Become an Artist member

Youth and Students
Participate in Learning Labs and ArtLab
Come to our free events

Teachers and Schools
Use PlatteForum experiences in your curriculum (down lesson plans)
Participate in our Learning Labs
Participate in free tours and events
Co-develop programming
Enroll in summer Learning Labs for Educators and receive certificate credit and/or graduate credit

Organizations
Collaborate on programming and events
Participate in a Learning Lab or Creative Residency
Develop collaborative grants and programs
Participate in free tours and events
Use the facility for meetings and events
Become a partner organization