First Bloom Event Host: Art in Bloom at BMCA

Description


Thursday, June 18 | Black Mountain Center for the Arts

The Black Mountain Center for the Arts is a community arts hub located in historic downtown Black Mountain, NC, offering classes, exhibitions, performances, and events that connect people with the arts year-round.

First Bloom volunteers help create a welcoming, elegant evening experience for artists, floral designers, and ticket holders at BMCA's exclusive sneak peek event. Depending on your shift, you'll be setting up the event space, greeting and checking in guests, circulating refreshments, or helping wrap up the evening at the end of the night.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

  • Assist with event set-up, including arranging the refreshment and dessert display and preparing the gallery space

  • Greet guests at the entrance and verify tickets

  • Direct guests through the gallery and orient them to the evening's flow

  • Circulate refreshments and assist guests throughout the event

  • Answer questions about the exhibit and BMCA

  • Assist with breakdown and cleanup at the end of the evening

Requirements:

  • Completion of volunteer waiver and emergency contact form before your shift

  • Attendance at the June 15 Volunteer Gathering is encouraged

Skills Required:

  • Warm, welcoming customer service skills

  • Comfortable speaking with the public and answering general questions

  • Ability to remain standing and moving for extended periods

  • Ability to lift up to 15 lbs. (set-up and breakdown volunteers)

Attire:

  • Smart or dressy casual

  • Spring colors and floral patterns encouraged

  • Comfortable shoes suitable for standing and walking

  • Pin-back name badge required — please wear a top that can be pinned

Location: Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W State St, Black Mountain, NC 28711

Health & Safety:

  • Hand sanitizer is available throughout the building

  • Masks are optional; please bring your own if needed

  • Please stay home if you are feeling unwell

  • Emergency evacuation point is the lower parking lot off Sutton Ave


To express interest in this volunteer opportunity, simply

  • Click the blue "respond" button above to secure your spot and receive next-step instructions from our organization

  • Please DO NOT SHOW UP IF YOU DID NOT RESPOND!



Hands On Asheville-Buncombe is not responsible for opportunities managed by partner agencies. If you are onsite at a volunteer opportunity and don't feel safety guidelines are being followed, please connect with onsite project organizers and if not addressed, please let us know by emailing info@handsonasheville.org.







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Location

Get Connected Icon 225 West State Street
Black Mountain , NC  28711

Shifts

Begins Duration Open Spots Respond
Thu Jun 18, 2026 @ 3:00pm
to 6:00pm
3.00 hours 5 of 5
Thu Jun 18, 2026 @ 6:00pm
to 8:00pm
2.00 hours 5 of 5
Thu Jun 18, 2026 @ 8:00pm
to 10:00pm
2.00 hours 5 of 5