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9 people are interested
Art Instructor-North
ORGANIZATION: Covenant House New Jersey
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9 people are interested
Purpose: The Art Instructor will feed creative growth, and enhance their self expression through fine art instruction.. The instructor will help youth to understand there is no right or wrong in art, there are only skills and tools you can use to communicate creatively. The art instructor will teach youth those skills and give them the tools to create anything they can imagine.
Location: Covenant House NJ sites in Newark, Elizabeth, Montclair, Asbury Park, or Atlantic City
Key Responsibilities: Volunteers will instruct youth in a variety of mediums such as paint, pencil, charcoal, pastels, and clay. Volunteers will engage youth in challenging themselves, and expanding their creativity.
Qualifications: Instructor must possess patience and be able to motivate youth. Volunteers should be enthusiastic, creative, imaginative, and social as we want to provide a safe and comfortable atmosphere for our youth. All volunteers must be 23 years or older
Time Commitment: one hour shift, once a week or biweekly for a three month commitment
Training Provided: Two hour Covenant House Volunteer Orientation and training on specific educational materials to be used with our youth.
Volunteer Coordinator contact information:
Nabijah Shabazz,
Volunteer Coordinator,
nshabazz@covenanthouse.org ,
973-286-3400
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About Covenant House New Jersey
Location:
330 Washington Street, Newark, NJ 07102, US
Mission Statement
We who recognize God's providence and fidelity to His people are dedicated to living out His covenant among ourselves and those children we serve, with absolute respect and unconditional love. That commitment calls us to serve suffering children of the street, and to protect and safeguard all children. Just as Christ in His humanity is the visible sign of God's presence among His people, so our efforts together in the covenant community are a visible sign that effects the presence of God, working through the Holy Spirit among ourselves and our kids.
Description
Since 1989, Covenant House New Jersey has been providing food, shelter, immediate crisis care, and an array of other important services to homeless, runaway and trafficked youth between the ages 18-21. Today there are 30 Covenant House locations in the USA, Canada and Latin America. Together we serve more than 51,00 homeless young people each year. We are proud to be the nation's largest privately funded agency serving homeless, runaway and at-risk youth. Our doors are open 24 hours a day for youth in need.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
330 Washington St.Newark, NJ 07102
DATE POSTED
July 7, 2022
SKILLS
- Drawing
- Painting
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 23
- Orientation or Training
- Six (6) Month Time Commitment