Volunteering at the Workhouse

Have you ever wanted to get more involved in your community but didn’t know where to start? Do you enjoy spending time in an ever-evolving, creative environment? Then the Workhouse Arts Center has an opportunity for you! Join our dedicated group of volunteers and help to ensure the future success of our unique organization, while strengthening our ties to the community.

Once you decide to join us, the opportunities are endless- you’re guaranteed to find an area to contribute that suits your interests, talents and availability!

Volunteer Spotlight:

Debbie Anderson- Debbie started volunteering when the Workhouse opened, wanting to support the artists and help them to be successful. Her grandmother was an artist, so she enjoys being surrounded by various works of art during her time volunteering as a gallery assistant. She says she enjoys keeping up with the artists and seeing their work on display.

Joe Rodriguez- A former corrections officer at the Occoquan prison complex, Joe’s interest in the history of the facility was sparked after attending the Workhouse Prison Lecture series. He now volunteers as a docent in the Prison Museum and his generous donations of memorabilia including photographs, artwork and more have been greatly appreciated. He says his favorite thing about becoming a volunteer has been figuring out how much he didn’t know about the Workhouse and its history.

There are innumerable benefits to volunteering! Aside from the feeling of satisfaction that donating time and effort to a worthy cause affords, volunteers receive discounts on classes and performances, attend volunteer appreciation events and have the opportunity to make friends with fellow community members who share their interests. Schedules are very flexible, so join us today! Please contact Julie Booth, Director of Community Relations, at juliebooth@workhousearts.org or (703) 584-2923.  

THIS WEEK AT THE WORKHOUSE

• Urban Decay 4, June 1-July 28, McGuireWoods Gallery.
• 360 Degrees of Post-Traumatic Stress, June 22-August 18, Vulcan Gallery.
• Workhouse Summer Camp, June 24-August 2, Campus-wide.
• Workhouse Farmers Market, Thursday 3-7pm, Workhouse Quad.
• Retail Secrets for Artists, Free Seminar, Friday at 10:30am, McGuireWoods Gallery.
• Intellectual Property for Artists, Free Seminar, Friday at 1pm, McGuireWoods Gallery.
• Peter Pan & Captain Hook in the Fairies’ Land, Saturday at 1pm, W-3 Theatre.
• Mount Vernon Nights, Saturday at 7pm, Workhouse Quad.
• Cecil Ray Comedy Club, Saturday at 7pm, W-3 Theatre.
• July Exhibitions in all seven studio buildings, Vulcan Gallery.

Stop by and visit us! 

The Workhouse is open Wednesday – Saturday from 11am – 7pm and Sundays from 12 – 5pm.  The Workhouse Prison Museum is open Wednesday – Friday from 12 – 3pm and Saturday – Sunday from 12 – 4pm.  Visit www.WorkhouseArts.org for more information, to purchase tickets or to register for classes.