Are you a business professional with an interest in the arts and a desire to make a difference in the community? Is the vibrant arts and culture scene one of the reasons you live and work in South Florida? If so, Business Volunteers for the Arts may be the perfect opportunity to develop your professional skills while lending your business expertise to a nonprofit arts organization. BVA is the Council's premier leadership program designed to provide executives with experiential learning through involvement in the arts.
Benefits of volunteering:
• Share your business skills with non-profit arts groups as a consultant on managed projects.
• Receive training and gain access to resources that will help you succeed as a volunteer consultant.
• Work closely with arts boards and executives.
• Apply and stretch your business knowledge by working in a new environment.
• Develop your management, consulting and problem-solving skills.
• Create a substantial, long-term impact on an arts organization.
• Meet like-minded people who share an interest in the arts.
• Strengthen business skills by creatively channeling them to a new arena
• Learn how to turn limited resources into successful outcomes
• Make a tangible difference in the community with measurable results
• Build personal and professional networks with others who share a love for the arts
IS BVA FOR YOU?
The ideal BVA candidate has a minimum of 3 years of business experience with expertise in any of the following areas: accounting/financial management, human resources, marketing, public relations or advertising, IT, strategic planning, special events planning, management or other disciplines that can be applied in the arts community. Successful candidates generally have a strong interest in the arts and some prior experience as a volunteer in the community. Candidates should be willing to commit 5 to 10 hours a month on a consulting project; BVA projects typically take 3 to 12 months to complete. The Arts & Business Council considers each professional's skills and interests and, if applicable, matches the professional with an appropriate arts organization to ensure a successful and valuable experience for all involved.
If you are an attorney are interested in sharing your legal skills visit VLA.
BVA Volunteer Application.
The Arts & Business Council of Miami welcomes applications from professionals with three or more years of experience. Please complete this application and return it with a current resume.
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