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88 people are interested
Art, knitting, writing, tarot, calligraphy, acting, improv., etc.! Instructors for teens
ORGANIZATION: Gemmed
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88 people are interested
We are looking for anyone talented in any sort of creative activity (art, calligraphy, creative writing or poetry, origami, knitting, magic tricks, acting, improv, tarot card reading.... you name it!) who is able to donate an hour of your time to teach an informal class on your skill! We are a nonprofit that provides support groups to teens and adults with body image issues and eating disorders. The creative arts volunteer portion of our groups helps our clients develop new coping skills and find out their interests and talents.
Since Covid we have had to move our support groups online, but if your activity is compatible with online learning we would love to be able to work with you! Not looking for professional instructors necessarily! Just someone knowledgeable, fun, and energetic!
Groups run in the evenings during weekdays (anywhere from 5pm-7:30) and we usually have volunteers come online for anywhere from 30-45min of that time.
More opportunities with Gemmed
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Gemmed
Location:
7817 Melrose Ave, Suite 202, Los Angeles, CA 90046, US
Mission Statement
Gemmed is a therapeutic empowerment course for teens and young adults with eating disorders, low self-esteem, and body image struggles. Each class consists of a creative arts activity, a family-style meal, and group therapy. As a supplemental form of support for individual therapy and/or a step down resource for those recently discharged from an inpatient facility, our goal is to reintroduce healthy eating patterns and socialization to our clients while developing their coping skills that focus on the whole person.
Description
Gemmed is a new nonprofit in Los Angeles with classes opening in the fall, mainly during afternoon and evening hours. We are looking for volunteers for our creative activity portion of our classes, which consists of an hour of volunteer time with a flexible schedule. We are looking for volunteers that specialize in: art, painting, dance, yoga, crafts, writing, comedy, acting, etc., who are looking to make a difference in the lives of teens and young adults with eating disorders and low self-esteem. If you have a special skill or hobby that you would like to share that we haven't listed, please let us know!
Instagram: @theinnergem
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
September 7, 2020
SKILLS
- Drawing
- Photography
- Painting
- Music Arts
- Youth Services
- Child Development
GOOD FOR
- Teens
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 30-45 min of time per group usually once a month