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Support Professional Artists with Disabilities in Glenview

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ORGANIZATION: Arts of Life North Shore

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Please fill out the online application at artsoflife.org/volunteer.

Arts of Life is a nonprofit organization committed to providing high-quality, innovative services for adults with developmental disabilities. Our community is arts-based and focused on the growth of its artists through the creation of a supportive environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Empowering our artists is an important part of The Arts of Life model. You will partner with studio staff to share your specific skill set and technical expertise with the artists in the studio.
  • Directly supervise and collaborate with assigned artists, including, but not limited to the following: helping artists to implement their goals, assisting artists with taking out and putting away supplies for their projects, providing technical assistance related to their projects, and assisting studio staff with transportation.
  • Assist staff and artists in maintaining the studio and the art, including, but not limited to: brush care, studio upkeep and repair, and cleanup.
  • Complete documentation related to happenings in the studio.
  • You may also be asked to assist in stretching canvas and matting, framing, and hanging work.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL:

  • Demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance
  • Solve problems and work with minimal supervision.
  • Work in a spirit of cooperation.
  • Show initiative, dedication, and creativity.
  • Have a consistently positive and resilient attitude
  • Be able to assist all individuals served by Arts to Life, Inc. studio

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must be 18 years of age or over
  • Comfortable working with a diverse community
  • Fully vaccinated
  • Able to pass a background check

3 Shifts

  • morning / 09:00 AM to 11:45 AM CST - FULL
  • 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM CST - FULL
  • afternoon / 12:30 PM to 03:00 PM CST - FULL
More Shifts

More opportunities with Arts of Life North Shore

No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.

About Arts of Life North Shore

Location:

1963 Johns Drive, Glenview, IL 60025, US

Mission Statement

Arts of Life advances the creative arts community by providing artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities a collective space to expand their practice and strengthen their leadership.

Description

Arts of Life is a non profit organization committed to providing high quality, innovative services for adults with developmental disabilities. Our community is arts based and focused on the growth of its artists through the creation of a supportive environment.

CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights
Arts & Culture
People with Disabilities
Advocacy & Human Rights, Arts & Culture, People with Disabilities

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.
This opportunity has 3 shifts

WHERE

1963 Johns DriveGlenview, IL 60025

(42.09076,-87.81193)
 

SKILLS

  • Drawing
  • Painting
  • Visual Arts
  • Special Needs
  • Relationship Building
  • Exhibition Arts

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 4 hr weekly minimum commitment for in person. Virtual only or dual virtual/ in-person volunteering is available.
  • Orientation/ training provided. Background check required. Applicants for in-person volunteering must be fully vaccinated.

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