Abstract:
This project will examine volunteerism within small visual arts organizations and
how the relationship between paid staff and volunteers effects the success of the
organization. This study will also comsider what success is in visual arts
organizations. A case study and in depth literature review will be used to study the
impact of volunteers on small nonprofits. This study will examine many facets of
volunteerism including role, leadership and motivation in order to understand
volunteer impact. The outcome will be a set of recommendations for both staff and
volunteers in visual arts organizations.