Volunteer Form NOW OPEN!

Volunteer Registration Requirements

To be considered, please complete both forms listed:

1. Submit Public Arts Program Volunteer Registration Form
2. Community Development Volunteer Program Application

When completing the Community Development’s Volunteer Program Application, please select:
Preferred Volunteer Activities: Library
Preferred Volunteer Location: Public Arts Program or Arts & Culture Division.

Public Arts Program Volunteer Registration Form

Calling all Laredo artists! We are seeking community members who are passionate about creativity, collaboration, and helping bring public art projects to life. This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful, community-centered projects that enhance public spaces and reflect Laredo’s culture and identity.

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Company

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About you

Name*

First Last

Phone*

E-mail*

Enter your email to get your confirmation and templates.

Date of Birth*

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Please note: Minors are welcome to volunteer; however, proper paperwork and required permissions must be completed prior to participation with signatures from parent or legal guardian.

Art Motivation & Connection

Tell us about yourself and your experience in the arts so we can place you in a role that best fits your interests and skills.

1. Why are you applying to volunteer?*

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Build my portfolio / gain experience

Community service hours

Community engagement / cultural enrichment

Support local arts

Art Student (High School, University, or College)

Other

If other, please explain:*

Students: Please list your school.*

2. What volunteer role are you interested in?*

Select exactly 2 choices.

Mural Assistant / Installation Helper

Archiving & Documentation (photographing public artwork)

Public Outreach (assisting community input and events)

Site Selection (help with selecting project locations)

Other

If other, please describe a role you are interested in:*

3. What interested you in volunteering with the Public Arts Program?*

Keep your response to 1–3 sentences.

4. What would make this a meaningful experience for you?*

Keep your response to 1–3 sentences.

5. Have you participated in any arts, cultural, or community projects before?*

Yes

If yes, please list the programs or projects you have participated in.*

Skills & Practical Support

Please note: Some volunteer roles may require specific skills, experience, or comfort with physical or technical tasks.

6. What skills do you bring?*

Painting

Photography

Digital Art

Community Engagement | School Clubs

Other

If other, please explain:*

If none, N/A.

Please give a brief explanation and list the clubs you participated in.*

Mural Assistant & Public Art Photography – Required Work Samples:*

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Accepted file types: png, jpg, jpeg, pdf, docx, Max. file size: 800 MB, Max. files: 5.

Please upload a minimum of two (2) high-quality images of your own relevant work that demonstrate your ability to assist with mural or photography projects. Images must clearly reflect your work. Submissions with low-resolution or unrelated images will be considered ineligible. Please review the allowed file types.

Availability & Commitment

7. What is your availability (day)?*

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

8. What is your availability (times)?*

Mornings (6AM-12PM)

Afternoons (12PM-5PM)

Evenings (5PM-12AM)

Acknowledgment*

I understand

Public art projects sometimes involve early mornings, late nights, weekends, weather delays, or last-minute adjustments.

9. Can you commit to scheduled installations or events once confirmed?*

Yes

Maybe

If none, N/A.

Commitment Acknowledgment*

I understand

Volunteer placement, especially for project and mural installations, is based on confirmed availability. Selecting “No” or “Maybe” may affect placement eligibility.

10. Is there any other information you would like to provide regarding your art project*

If none, N/A.

Registration Confirmation*

I understand

Volunteer opportunities are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Submitting this form expresses your interest, though placement is based on project needs and availability.

Consent*

I agree to the privacy policy.

By enrolling you give the City of Laredo permission to reproduce and publicize pictures or news articles pertaining to the Arts & Culture Division- Public Arts Program as long as it is not a confidential matter.

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Thank you for your interest! You may also explore our templates to prepare for the second round of projects here.

NO DEADLINE TO APPLY: LIMITED SPACES

Volunteer opportunities are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis based on project needs and availability. Submission does not guarantee placement.

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Volunteer Form NOW OPEN!

Volunteer Registration Requirements

To be considered, please complete both forms listed:

Submit Public Arts Program Volunteer Registration Form

Community Development Volunteer Program Application

Public Arts Program Volunteer Registration Form

About you

Art Motivation & Connection

Skills & Practical Support

Availability & Commitment

NO DEADLINE TO APPLY: LIMITED SPACES

Volunteer opportunities are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis based on project needs and availability. Submission does not guarantee placement.