Be a part of a dynamic, creative team!

The OCC relies heavily on the energy and enthusiasm of our tireless volunteers and committee members.  With a myriad of opportunities available working in all aspects of the organization's daily and long term activities, the OCC is a great place to develop your skills, meet your community and contribute to the promotion of Ontario craft.  Join the OCC team today through either a Volunteer Position or by joining one of our Committees.

The OCC would like to say a huge thank you to all our current volunteers.  Through your talent, time and efforts you are helping to develop a strong and vibrant craft community!

 New members always welcome!  Fill out and submit an application form via email, fax or in person.

• Volunteer Application Form

• Committee Application Form
  
  

 Volunteer Opportunities

Below is a list of some of our current volunteer needs.  But if you have a talent or special area of skill that you think could be of use to us that's not listed here, please get in touch!  We're always interested in new ideas and new approaches. 

• Gallery attendance and visitor services at the OCC Gallery
• Fundraising and Programming Events support
• Exhibition assistance: installation and Gallery maintenance
• Photographic documentation of our events and activities
• General office assistance: mailings, database entry and word processing
• Retail and visual merchandising support at The Guild Shop
• Publication support: ad sales and copy editing
• Graphic design services: web and print
• Social networking support
• Grant writing assistance
• Craft shows assistance and representation

Committee Opportunities

The OCC has three streams of committees which support, inform and help guide the OCC's programming and activities.  If you feel you have some insight or expertise to lend to any of these activities, we'd be delighted to hear from you. 

Standing Committees - These committees are ongoing, single-purpose or consultative committees, defined by the by-laws. Membership is appointed by the board or through nomination/invitation.

Planning Committees - These committees develop long-term planning. Membership is appointed by the board or through nomination/invitation

Working Committees - These committees are directed by the Standing committees to further their goals Membership is open to volunteer application.

Ad Hoc Committees - These committees are struck on an as needed basis.  Membership generall will be appointed by the overseeing Planning or Standing Committee.  There are currently no Ad-Hoc Committees operating.

Current Committees

Standing

• Executive
• Finance and Audit Committee
• Governance and Nominations

Planning

• Craft Advisory
• Youth Advisory
• Development
• Revenue Expansion

Working

• Fundraising Events Planning
• Membership
• Marketing/Social Networking
• Editorial
• Exhibitions
• Regional Development
  • Eastern Regional Steering Committee
  • Southwestern Regional Steering Comittee
  • Northern Regional Steering Committee

OCC Committees Support Materials

• OCC Committee Orientation Package: For more detailed information about each of the committees including terms of reference, membership guidelines, outlines of expected time commitments and other useful info
• OCC Committee Reporting Tree: For a breakdown of the OCC committee structure
• Current Committee Member Lists

For more information contact Caitlin Plewes, Development Coordinator at cplewes@craft.on.ca or 416-925-4222 x222