Volunteer Opportunities
Summer is fast approaching! As always, CWC has an exciting lineup of programs and events planned. We need your help to make them a big success! Whether you’re new to Chautauqua or a long-time member, we encourage you to get involved.
There are endless volunteer opportunities! Even if you can spare just an hour, we’d love to have you join us. Volunteering is a great way to meet new people and build lasting friendships.
Volunteer Opportunities include:
- Flea Boutique:The Flea Boutique is open Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays 12-2pm throughout the season. While there are permanent volunteers scheduled, there are other opportunities to work at those times. Additional help is needed, organizing, sorting, marking, etc. at other times. Please contact the chairman of each area to see where you can help.
- Clothing: Please contact Judy Williams (naugwarren@aol.com)
- Main Room: Please contact Lynn Grace (Ahwenasa5@gmail.com)
- Scholarship Committee:
Join this committee if you love music and like to attend any of the amazing recitals performed by the talented students, alumni and faculty each summer season. Arrive early to collect the generous donations for scholarship in a CWC labeled basket and wearing our CWC blue apron. Smile required! Chaired by Sharon McClymonds. - Development Committee:
If you enjoy planning events or creating new events that will help support the important work of the CWC, then this is the committee for you. Have fun while sharing your ideas, and use your creativity to help bring your wonderful ideas to fruition. Chaired by Joan Mistrough. - Hospitality Committee:
Join this committee to help prepare for CWC events by assisting with food, decorations, setup, and other important tasks. It’s a great way to get creative, work with a team, and contribute to making each event a memorable experience. Chaired by Kuniko Washio. - Membership Committee:
Join the Membership Committee to assist in greeting attendees at our Saturday Contemporary Issues Forum lectures in the Hall of Philosophy, as well as at events hosted in the CWC House. This committee is also responsible for organizing the CWC Homecoming event, the Life Member Luncheon, and the CWC Open House reception. Chaired by Ruthann Sammarco. - Program Committee:
Join this committee to contribute ideas for the Chautauqua Speaks lecture series and assist with setting up and facilitating programs at the CWC House. Chaired by Norma Ingram. - Property Committee:
If you enjoy gardening and beautiful lake views, consider weeding and deadheading the CWC Gardens at your leisure. Chaired by Mary Lou Parlato.