Volunteering
BCGC is always looking for folks to help us bring the arts to the wider Bloomington community. If you enjoy working with kids, we have a job for you. Do you like clerical work, yard work? Come lend a hand. If you looking to be part of a boisterous group, or work in a quiet place, we have a spot for you in our BCGC family.
Here are some of the opportunities we have coming up in 2023:
- Holiday Fusing Fest - (Multiple Shifts) Saturday December 9, 12:30-6:00
If you would like to volunteer please click on the above link or fill out our volunteer interest form or contact to our volunteer coordinator, Diana Spoolstra at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., to find out what work is available.
Learn to Blow Glass for (almost) FREE with our Apprenticeship program
BCGC’s apprenticeship program allows people interested in glass blowing to get the chance to learn the art on the job while working with experienced glass blowers. As an apprentice you would join our team and help us create the 900+ blown glass pumpkins for our annual Great Glass Pumpkin Patch, held each year in October.
Details
The apprenticeship program is open to anyone who has already volunteered at BCGC for at least 4 hours (see above).
Once accepted into the program apprentices must attend a mandatory two hour apprentice training to familiarize themselves with the glass blowing studio, understand the dangers and safety involved, and to learn rudimentary glass blowing skills. Apprentice trainings are held four times a year.The cost for this training is $35.
The next training will probably be in September 2023
After attending training, apprentices are expected to sign up for 24 hours of glass blowing volunteer work in a six month period. In addition to learning as you assist, hours spent helping with glass production count towards earning a reduced cost glass class (valued at $60 per hour). We blow glass 3-4 times a month all year long.
The apprenticeship program requires a commitment of time and energy. If you do not feel you want to commit please take a look at our weekend classes for other blowing opportunities.
Not all applicants will be accepted into the apprenticeship program. Admittance depends on available space, physical ability, and ability to commit the time.
If you would like to apply to this program pleases fill out an Apprenticeship Program application and contact us to arrange volunteer hours.
