-
7 people are interested
Summer (College) ARTS Interns Needed
ORGANIZATION: Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington
Please visit the new page to apply.
-
7 people are interested
Teen Arts Program (TAP) Camp is in its seventh year of providing middle school and high school youth with world class arts training in instrumental music, vocal music, dance, theater, and visual arts. This year’s camp will feature part-nerships with DC Jazz Festival and Joffrey Ballet in conjunction with the world premiere of " RUKA ," a new musical written by BGCGW’s Regional Artistic Director Tony Small . Master Class & Teaching Artists : Denyce Graves (Opera Diva), Victor Provost (Steel Pan Percussionist) , Ray Mercer (THE LION KING Dancer & Professional Choreographer), Joel Bergner (International Muralist) and more .
(Teen Arts Program) TAP CAMP
July 6 - August 1, 2014
Summer Arts Internship Opportunities
COLLEGE INTERNS WANTED:
BGCGW is seeking college age counselors who are passionate about the arts and/or arts education. Responsibilities include (but not limited) :
- 0B7 Serve as resident counselors and mentors for 6-8 youth in dorms.
- 0B7 Assist in maintaining a rigorous daily performing and visual arts activity schedule.
- 0B7 Adhere to the strict artistic and work discipline required to mount a major musical.
- 0B7 Assist teaching artists and master class artists with engaging camp participants during teaching sessions.
- 0B7 Be flexible and maintain both professional appearance and behavior.
- 0B7 Be available to receive a week of counselor and facilitation training.
- 0B7 Must successfully pass a background check and drug test.
000
TAP Camp is registered through the Department of Employment Services’ (DOES) 2014 Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP). Applicants who are registered with SYEP can visit its website at www.summerjobs.dc.gov and submit Job Number 998 to select TAP Camp for your summer worksite.
For more details, or to schedule an interview, please contact Tony Small , Regional Artistic Director at tsmall@bgcgw.org , or Damion Parran , Regional Arts Manager at dparran@bgcgw.org .
More opportunities with Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington
Location:
4103 Benning Rd. N.E., Washington, D.C., DC 20019, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington is to help boys and girls of all backgrounds, with an emphasis on at-risk youth, building confidence, develop character, and acquire the needed skills to grow into productive, civic-minded responsible adults.
These goals are acquired by providing programs that emphasize personal and educational development, citizenship and leadership, social recreation, cultural enrichment, career and vocational training and health and physical education.
Description
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington is one of the largest affliates of Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Our clubs are desgined to meet the needs of the communities we serve.
From public schools to public housing, our Club members are given opportunities to dream again. Our staff supported by the dedicated groups of volunteers, show the kids how to turn dreams into reality through planning, education, and hard work.
At BGCGW, youth can have fun, be heard, and particiapte in educational, recreational, and social activities which sure beats "being home alone." Out ultimate goal is ensuring happiness and success in lives of young people by helping them:
- discover their potential
- broaden their viewpoints
- understand themselves
- dissolve their prejudices
- nurture their talents
- safely resolve their conflicts
- develop friendships
- set new goals
- enjoy their interests
- contribute to society
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
TBAWashington, D.C., DC 20011
DATE POSTED
May 2, 2014
SKILLS
- Music Arts
- Theater Arts
- Youth Services
- Visual Arts
- Dance
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Must be available to live on camups
- Must pass a background check and drug test