The OCC was created to be an inviting space for programs and events that foster friendships, memories, education and fun! There are many different ways to get involved.
Oxford Community Center works because of volunteers! We have volunteers who make a weekly commitment and those who come in for special occasions. The Community Center staff and board welcome your gift of time and talent.
Keri-Ann Thomas is our volunteer coordinator. If you have any questions or need more information please don’t hesitate to contact her at events@oxfordcc.org.
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Volunteer at the OCC for our renowned Fine Arts Show!
Friday is a BIG day at the OCC --- it is the day we welcome the artists, help them get settled and then we have the big GALA that evening.
It takes many hands working together to pull off the OCC Fine Arts Show every year and we need YOU!
Please consider donating some of your time to the OCC and have a blast with us! See below for information about the show and let us know if you have any questions!
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The 41st annual three-day Oxford Fine Arts Show is set for May 16-18, 2025. The prestigious juried exhibit draws a wide selection of regional collectors as well as from major cities along the Eastern Seaboard. The much-anticipated annual show is well known throughout the area and celebrated as the season’s “kick-off” for art lovers.
Ideally, we need ONE person to take-on Artist Hospitality for the weekend!
Tasks include:
We have baked goods in the OCC freezer -- arrange daily for Artists' greenroom
Come to the OCC each morning... Friday @ 7:45 am; Saturday/Sunday @ 8:30 am
Set up breakfast food and make fresh coffee
Make sure greenroom is stocked for the day
Hospitality Room will be Jenny's classroom.
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1 remaining: Sign up » |
Volunteers will greet artists as they come to the OCC, help them unpack, carry things from parking lot to their booth and help them get settled.
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5 remaining: Sign up » |
Volunteers will greet artists as they come to the OCC, help them unpack, carry things from parking lot to their booth and help them get settled.
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#1: Lee Walker |
4 remaining: Sign up » |
Volunteers will greet artists as they come to the OCC, help them unpack, carry things from parking lot to their booth and help them get settled.
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#1: Lee Walker |
4 remaining: Sign up » |
Volunteers will greet artists as they come to the OCC, help them unpack, carry things from parking lot to their booth and help them get settled.
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5 remaining: Sign up » |
Must be TIPS Certified*. You will be responsible for setting up the bar.
Arrive at least 1 hour before event starts and go to the Hospitality Room to check in. Put beer and wine and ice into coolers, slice lemons/limes, set up bar to your liking and according to bar list. No ticket sales - all tickets come with open bar.
*** if you'd like to become TIPS trained, please let us know! It's a 3-hour class and paid for by the OCC! ***
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#1: Jerry Reilly |
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Must be TIPS Certified*. You will be responsible for closing down the bar.
Arrive a few minutes before event starts and go to the Hospitality Room to check in. No ticket sales - all tickets come with open bar. At the close of event, put wine and beer back in fridge, liquor into closet, lemons/limes wrapped and into fridge, empty coolers of ice and put away.
*** if you'd like to become TIPS trained, please let us know! It's a 3-hour class and paid for by the OCC! ***
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3 remaining: Sign up » |
Dress in your best for the Gala!
Volunteers will be on the floor making sure food tables are neat and tidy and replenished, as needed, from the kitchen.
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3 remaining: Sign up » |
Greet guests at the door, check them off the Will Call list.
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#1: Mary Reilly |
#2: Lee Walker |
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*Handling Alcohol *Must be TIPS Trained!*
Floaters will be on-hand to deliver artists and guests glasses of Prosecco at the Gala.
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2 remaining: Sign up » |
Reminder... many hands make light work! Only 1 hour!
Volunteers will help in all areas of the building to clean up and ready it for the next day!
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#1: susan delean-botkin |
3 remaining: Sign up » |
Greeter: Arrive 1 hour before event and go to Hospitality Room to check in. Set up Greeter Table (if applicable). Greeter Table could include Will Call list, OCC Email/Newsletter sign-up clipboard, handouts, donations box etc. (all will be ready for you when you arrive). When doors open you will greet guests, orient them to seating/bar, handouts, encourage to sign up for OCC newsletter emails, bathrooms, answer questions, etc.
Hospitality: All purchases reimbursed! Prior to the event, decide what you’d like to serve (for example – cheese and crackers, baked goods… your choice), purchase items and submit receipts to front office for reimbursement. Arrive 1 hour before event and go to Hospitality Room to check in. Set up hospitality table(s) with table cloth and place hospitality trays in designated areas. Make sure there are trash and recycle cans out in multiple locations. Refill hospitality trays throughout event. After event, put all trays, utensils, etc. into kitchen area to be washed. Submit receipts to front office, you will be called or emailed when check is ready for pickup.
Bartender: Must be TIPS Certified*. Arrive at least 1 hour before event starts and go to the Hospitality Room to check in. Put beer and wine and ice into coolers, slice lemons/limes, set up bar to your liking and according to bar list. Pick up cash box and tips/donation container from front office – you will handle cash box if no bar ticket salesperson. At the close of event, put wine and beer back in fridge, liquor into closet, lemons/limes wrapped and into fridge, empty coolers of ice and put away.
*** if you’d like to become TIPS trained, please let us know! It’s a 3-hour class and paid for by the OCC! ***
Bar Ticket Sales: Must be TIPS Certified*. Handles cash box and Square machine. Arrive 1 hour before event starts. Assist bartender with setting up bar, if applicable. Get cash box from front office. Get tickets from liquor closet. Sit at designated ‘Cashier’ table and sell guests drink tickets to take to the bar. At close of event, assist Bartender with bar breakdown, put cash box and tips/donation container in front office.
Server: Arrive 1 hour before event and go to Hospitality Room to check in and get assignment. Server duties could include stocking and serving food at a buffet- style setup, running food out to tables, refilling water pitchers, clearing plates to kitchen. At close of event, assist with clean-up.
Floater: Arrive 1 hour before event and go to Hospitality Room to check in. Assist volunteers with various duties and loose ends up to, during and at the close of the event.
Kitchen Crew: Arrive 15 minutes prior to event and go to Hospitality Room to check in. Assist with clearing tables, dishwashing, drying and putting away what is being used for / during event. Upon close of event, make sure kitchen is tidy and all dishes are done, put away.
Decorating Crew: Bring your flare for decorating and help make the OCC SHINE for specific events. The OCC has stock of decorations and if others are needed, we order them!
Chairmen: Heavy Lifting Involved! Chairmen are the first to come to the OCC to put out all the chairs, tables, etc. for the event – according to diagram (will be ready for you). Along with ‘moving the chairs’ – the OCC Chairmen enjoy coffee and fellowship in the Hospitality Room.