The mission of the volunteer office is to recognize and utilize the talents of community members to assist in expanding services to the public while economizing staff time. Whether you have an artistic talent that you would like to share or would just like to get involved, volunteering at Mesa Arts Center is the perfect opportunity to give back to the community while enjoying and supporting the arts.
As of September 9, 2025, Mesa Arts Center Volunteer Applications are closed. We hope to have volunteer applications reopen in November 2025. If you have any questions in the meantime, please feel welcome to reach out to Volunteers@mesaartscenter.com.
**Those wishing to help with the Dia de Los Muertos festival can learn more at the drop-down menu below. If you have not yet completed your New Volunteer orientation you can still volunteer at the festival with a "One-Time" waiver! Click the link below to learn more.
Please note that New Volunteer Orientations scheduled for 9/15 and 9/30 have been cancelled. Anyone scheduled for these two events will be contacted with a new orientation date and time in October. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Join Mesa Arts Center for Día de los Muertos; our largest festival of the year celebrating Latin American art, food, and culture as it relates to the Mexican holiday, Day of the Dead.
Volunteer shifts are open to current Mesa Arts Center and new volunteers at the link below! Current volunteers will receive points based on their shift hours, while new volunteers must complete a "one-time waiver" form for their shift. Volunteer shifts are for adults ages 18+.
All volunteers will be given a special Día de los Muertos T-shirt as thank you for their time, and will be asked to wear the T-shirt during their shift.
Questions regarding volunteering for the event can be directed to Volunteers@mesaartscenter.com.
"At MAC I have met some of the nicest and most interesting volunteers, employees, instructors, and patrons. It is wonderful to share our lives, interests, and commonalities. I have learned lots of new things from our interactions.”
- Louise M.
Benefits for Active Volunteers
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- Gain valuable experience in the arts field
- Give back to your community while supporting the arts
- Make wonderful new friendships
- Attend exclusive events
- Earn points while you volunteer to redeem for Mesa Arts Center select theater tickets, membership opportunities and more!
Exclusive Volunteer Opportunities at Mesa Arts Center
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- Special Events Aide | Assist at festivals, special events, membership openings, and so much more!
- Theater Usher | Help us take tickets, direct visitors, and ensure safety of patrons in our theaters throughout the year
- Gallery Aides | Join the Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum team to learn about each artist, artwork, and exhibition, plus help lead free tours for visitors!
- MABEL | Mobile-Arts-Based-Engagement Lab: Help us build community through arts engagement across the City of Mesa!
- Studio Class Aide | For both youth and adult classes, assist instructors in one of our 14 world class studio classrooms. Opportunities available in both youth and adult classrooms.
- Administrative Aide | Assist MAC staff in stuffing envelopes, data-entry, and other administrative tasks, this opportunity is available year-round on an as-needed basis.
For Current Volunteers
