The Sitka Fine Arts Campus is a former college campus that is now the home of the Sitka Fine Arts Camp, a nationally acclaimed arts camp, as well as many other organizations and events. In 2011, SFAC was gifted the historic Sheldon Jackson College Campus. This college campus had been closed for four years and was in a state of complete disrepair. SFAC has since overseen one of the most extraordinary grassroots volunteer stories in our country: the revitalization of this National Historic Landmark. Between 2011 and 2015 one thousand volunteers (one-ninth of Sitka’s population) logged over 45,000 volunteer hours rebuilding the campus, demonstrating unprecedented community support and giving the Sitka Fine Arts Camp a permanent home.

We are looking for volunteers who are interested in spending time in the beautiful community of Sitka, Alaska who are willing to help with hospitality and maintenance of our campus buildings.

What category best describes your hosting arrangement? 🏡

• Organization/NGO

Location – Where is your volunteer project located?🌏

• Sitka Alaska

What are you looking for help with?

• Administration 🔑
• Building 🛠
• Cleaning 🧹
• General Help 💁‍♀️
• Hostel/Hotel 🏩

What’s the mission of your community? 🎯

The mission of the Sitka Fine Arts Camp, is to build community in Alaska by providing opportunities in arts, culture and recreation in an inclusive, educational and inspirational environment.
We are looking for volunteers who are interested in spending time in the beautiful community of Sitka, Alaska who are willing to help with hospitality and maintenance of our campus buildings.

Volunteers with disabilities ♿✅

Volunteers with disabilities are generally welcome but we are looking for volunteers who are capable of lifting 50 pounds and have mobility to move easily around our 20-acre campus.

How many volunteers could you host? 🎎

• More than two

When do you usually need volunteers? 📅

• year-round

How many hours of help per day? ⏱

• 4-5 hours of help per day

How many days of help per week? 🌒

• 5 days per week – 2 days off

Are accommodation and food included? 🏠🍜

Yes, we offer food and accommodation

What type of accommodation can you provide? 🏕

• Dormitory/shared rooms 🛌

Diet – nutrition information 🥗🥤

We have a dining hall open 5 days a week that can accommodate a variety of dietary needs.

Fee transparency 🆓🔍

No fees.

Volunteers’ benefits 🏆🏅

Free access to performing arts series.

What are the available activities during your free time? 🚴🚣🦒

Sitka is a community of 9000 people located on the outer coast of Baranof Island. It is located in the Tongass National Forest, the largest National Forest in the United States. Sitka is bordered by the Pacific Ocean, at the foot of mountains and enjoys extraordinary natural beauty and access to the wilderness.

Language 🗣🇬🇧

English

Geography 🌳

Tongass National Forest. Rain Forest. Pacific Ocean. Mountains. The weather is a moderate maritime climate.

How to get to your site ✈ 🗺

Aeroplane or boat. Sitka is on an island.

Is there internet access? 🌐

Yes!

CONTACT DETAILS 🔍📧

If you’re keen on joining the ‘Sitka Fine Arts Camp’ volunteer exchange, kindly email us at voluntouring.freelist@gmail.com with the subject line “Sitka Fine Arts Camp Volunteer Exchange”. Please include a short introduction about yourself in the body of the email. We’ll promptly respond with contact details for the organizations and volunteer coordinators at Sitka Fine Arts Camp, helping you organize your stay and gather further information.