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51 people are interested
Arts & Crafts Room Volunteer - Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson
ORGANIZATION: Boys and Girls Clubs of Tucson
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51 people are interested
Arts & Crafts Room Volunteer Description
Supervisor: Club Director/Youth Program Director/Arts & Crafts Room Staff
Objective: To work with kids in groups or one-one in activities such as sketching, painting, collages, sewing, or pottery.
Responsibilities:
Teach members creativity with arts & crafts
Teach members about and model working with others and sharing
Encourage good behavior by pointing out positive actions
Be prepared for a variety of arts & crafts projects
Use your own experiences and backgrounds to help members create successful arts & crafts projects
Expectations:
Treat all children in fair and consistent manner
Define all rules and guidelines of projects
Speak up during arts & crafts projects
Lead arts & crafts room in capacity that supervisor requires
Communicate with all arts & crafts room participants - members, other volunteers, and staff members
Discuss concerns directly with supervisor and/or Clubhouse Director
Take responsibility for your actions
Don’t be afraid to step in where you see necessary
Qualifications:
Knowledgeable of a different arts & crafts mediums
Ability to maintain order of members
Friendly and open demeanor
Ability to work as part of a team with other volunteers and staff members
Patience and understanding of today’s youth
Ability to serve as a role model
Follow through on time commitments
Driving (Preferred, but not required)
Must be 25 years and older
Must have 3 or more years of driving experience
Must be comfortable driving 15 passenger van with members ages 7-17
Training and Preparation:
Volunteer orientation, club tour, volunteer handbook, and one-on-one meeting with supervisor
Evaluation:
Volunteer self-survey and supervisor survey. Volunteer exit survey upon completion of assignment
Commitment:
1-10 hours per week
More opportunities with Boys and Girls Clubs of Tucson
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Boys and Girls Clubs of Tucson
Location:
3155 E. Grant Road, Tucson, AZ 85716, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson is to provide building-centered programs, professional staff, and a safe environment to assist youth in developing self-esteem, values, and skills.
Description
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson serves over 8,000 youth ages 7 - 17 at six clubhouses in Tucson. We employ youth development professionals supplemented by part-time staff and volunteers, and offer daily access to a broad range of programs in five core program areas:
- Character & Leadership Development
- Education & Career Development
- Health & Life Skills
- The Arts
- Sports, Fitness, & Recreation
CAUSE AREAS
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1935 S. Columbus Blvd.Tucson, AZ 85711
DATE POSTED
July 13, 2015
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