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6 people are interested
Volunteer Assistant to art teacher for adults with special needs
ORGANIZATION: fresh art
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6 people are interested
A volunteer assistant is needed on Tuesday afternoons from 1:45-4:15 weekly to assist
an art teacher with a watercolor and acrylic painting workshop for seniors and disabled
adults. Responsibilities include assisting the individuals with their painting projects,
helping to set up the art materials for the individuals before the workshop begins
as well as staying for ten to fifteen minutes after the workshop ends to help with
the clean up.
The volunteer should have a visual arts background and a knowledge of painting.
They should be willing to take instructions from the teacher as to how best to
serve the individuals and have patience for working with the elderly and disabled.
Preference will be given to those who can commit to helping out with the workshop
on a regular basis for an extended period of time, possibly through the end of April.
If interested please send your resume and a brief cover letter describing why
you are interested in this particular volunteer position. Kindly email that to:
info@freshartnyc.org Attn Suzanne Kreps, Director. www.freshartnyc.org
More opportunities with fresh art
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About fresh art
Location:
c/o St Margarets House, 49 Fulton Street, New York, NY 10038, US
Mission Statement
fresh art creates artistic and personal development opportunities for disadvantaged and underserved adults in New York City through fine art exhibitions and workshops. We raise public awareness of these artists' work and talents by building partnerships with social service agencies, residences and community groups. fresh art is dedicated to promoting art as a tool for personal expression, creative growth and positive transformation.
Description
fresh art's artists reflect a diversity of under-served groups throughout the city. They are seniors, people with mental illness, physical and emotional disabilities,HIV and AIDS,in long term recovery from chemical dependencies,homelessness and low income existences.
fresh art's programs include art exhibitions at venues throughout the city. fresh art also has a Fine Arts and Craft Workshop Program that provides workshops on site at various social service agencies, supportive housing facilities and community groups around the city.
The Sock Monkey Workshops that fresh art offers to homeless shelters and transitional housing facilities provides the participants with an opportunity to create their own sock monkeys.
Sock monkeys made by fresh art's volunteers who meet twice a month at fresh art's office are sold via www.freshartnyc.org and at select craft fairs and boutiques in New York City. The proceeds from these items help support fresh art's programs and services. For further information on our upcoming exhibitions and programs please email the Director: suzanne@freshartnyc.org
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
49 Fulton StreetNew York, NY 10038
DATE POSTED
October 17, 2016
SKILLS
- Visual Arts
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- 2.5 hours weekly
- studio art background