Become a Volunteer
Do you love arts and culture? Do you have extra time that you would like to spend in a fun and rewarding environment? Volunteer with Tarpon Arts!
Tarpon Arts has many opportunities for volunteers to assist at its historic venues, as well as assisting with helping with special events. Volunteers are provided training for all positions, including physical materials and semi-annual courses. Our valued volunteers are provided with complimentary show tickets based on number of hours served as a token of our appreciation, in addition to Volunteer Appreciation mixers and Tarpon Arts gifts.
See below for details on available opportunities:
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
The Performing Arts Center, a 295-seat state-of-the-art theater located inside historic City Hall, offers exciting performances and concerts throughout the year that bring entertainment and culture to the community at affordable prices. However, we could not open our doors without the enthusiastic support of our incredible volunteers who run our Front of House!
Serve as a Ticket Scanner or Usher – greet patrons, scan tickets, help guests find their seats, distribute show programs, and more!
CULTURAL CENTER
The Cultural Center, built in 1915 as Tarpon Springs’ City Hall, is home to a quaint 70-seat theater that hosts multiple community theater productions and other special events throughout the year.
In 1987, the city government decided to move its offices to the former Tarpon Springs High School building, and plans were made to convert City Hall into a cultural center. The City of Tarpon Springs successfully renovated this important historic site, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Serve as a Ticket Scanner or Usher – greet patrons, scan tickets, help guests find their seats, distribute show programs, and more!
SAFFORD HOUSE
The 1883 Safford House Museum is the beautifully restored Victorian home of one the City’s earliest families and community leaders, the Saffords. The house is a fine example of late 19th century Florida vernacular architecture and is filled with period furnishings and original family possessions that bring the Safford family to life. A visit offers the opportunity to get acquainted with the family and to experience Florida life more than 100 years ago.
Serve as a Docent or Special Event Volunteer – give guided tours of the house to guests and assist with special events, such as A Very Merry Christmas!
HERITAGE MUSEUM
The Heritage Museum, located in Craig Park on scenic Spring Bayou, educates visitors on the relationship between the environment and the people who make Tarpon Springs their home. The History Wing contains exhibits about the Greek community, as well as displays that follow the development of Tarpon Springs into the city we know today.
The Museum’s other wing includes the highly anticipated permanent exhibition, “The Great State of Florida” featuring the extraordinary works of internationally acclaimed artist Christopher M. Still. The exhibition delivers a mesmerizing journey through Still’s masterful depictions of history, culture, ecology, and the vibrant spirit of the State of Florida.
Serve as a Special Event Volunteer – greet patrons, scan tickets, help guests find their seats, distribute show programs, and more!
The restored 1909 Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Depot serves as the home of the Tarpon Springs Area Historical Society. The Depot displays exhibits that tell the fascinating and unique history of the community and houses the Society’s archives, a collection of maps, documents, and several thousand historic photographs. The Society holds meetings and events at the Depot and at other sites throughout the City. Contact them directly to find out how you can help at