Smithsonian All Access Digital Arts Camp Volunteers

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Are you someone who is friendly, out-going, and enjoys sharing your love of the arts with teens? Do people describe you as patient, kind, and curious? Are you studying special education, physical or occupational therapy, or museum studies? Have you assisted people who have special needs before?

The Smithsonian’s 2017 All Access IDENTITY Summer Camp provides a great opportunity for Washington, DC-metro area teens who have cognitive or intellectual disabilities to explore their identities through a one-week summer camp based at the Smithsonian's teen digital lab, ARTLAB+. Teens meet new friends, explore museums, & make digital and physical self-portraits; then present them to family and friends at a Saturday showcase. We are seeking volunteers to support teens through friendly interaction, assist with museum visits, and art-making using physical art supplies and computers. Volunteers must be able to commit to the full week.

WHEN: Monday-Friday, August 14-18, 2017

• Volunteer training session: Monday, August 14 from 10am-NOON
• Camp: Tuesday, August 15 - Friday, August 18, 2017 from 10am-2pm, daily. (Volunteers must be available between 9:30am and 2:30pm and participate all week.)
• Camper Showcase (attendance optional): Saturday, August 19, 10am-NOON

WHERE: ARTLAB+ at the Hirshhorn & The National Portrait Gallery

Contact Vanessa Jones at JonesVE@si.edu to learn more.