Volunteer with us
Show up for your community.
Volunteers are the heartbeat of any De Colores event. Whether you want to host a class or demonstration or help with community activities, there's a place for you here.
Where you fit in
Three ways to show up.
No pressure.
No experience needed for most roles — just enthusiasm, warmth, and a willingness to help. We'll get you oriented on everything else.
Studio assistant
Help at Shelby Art Guild Association's Gallery: greet visitors and answer any questions they may have about buying art or the guild.
Craft Fair & Festival Help
All hands on deck! On-the-ground support for De Colores Festival, and other shows, fairs etc. Represent DeColores at community events and neighborhood gatherings. Hand out materials, answer questions, and invite guests to programs.
Language support
Help bridge English and Spanish in workshops and community outreach. We serve a bilingual community and need volunteers who can help everyone feel at home.
What to expect
We value your time.
Here's our promise.
Volunteering with DeColores means you'll be welcomed, trained, and treated like a real part of the team ...because you are.
Flexible hours
From 3 hours at the Gallery to a full festival planning & prep — we match your availability.
Training
Every volunteer gets an orientation and a role-specific briefing before their first shift.
Support for Volunteers
Backups for bathroom breaks, lunch breaks, or break breaks.
Recognition
Active volunteers will receive recognition for all their time and efforts devoted to helping spread awareness of the Collective.
You're in the family.
Thank you for applying — we'll review your application and be in touch within two weeks.
¡nos vemos pronto!Questions
Things people ask.
Do I need to speak Spanish?
For most roles, no — English-only volunteers are warmly welcome. For Language Support and Youth Program roles, conversational Spanish is a real asset. Any Spanish you bring is a gift, not a requirement.
How much time does volunteering take?
It depends on the role. Saturday Studio shifts run about four hours. Festival crew is a full weekend. Outreach and documentation are flexible. Tell us your availability and we'll match you to something realistic.
Can I volunteer if I have no arts background?
Absolutely. Studio Assistant is great for artists, but Festival Crew, Outreach, and Youth Program roles don't require any art experience. What matters is warmth and reliability. The rest we'll teach you.
I'm under 18. Can I still volunteer?
Yes — volunteers aged 14–17 are welcome in most roles when accompanied by a parent or guardian. If you're under 14 and want to get involved, reach out directly at hola@decolores.org.
Is there a background check?
For Youth Program roles only. We'll walk you through the process at no cost to you after your application is accepted.
I volunteered before and want to come back.
Welcome back! Submit the form again with a note in "Tell us about yourself" and we'll fast-track you — or just email hola@decolores.org directly.