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Remote Technology Writer for Website Posts *Unpaid Volunteer Opportunity*

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ORGANIZATION: Art Sphere Inc

  • 9 people are interested

Would you like to take your skills to transform the lives of underserved youth in Philadelphia? Make a meaningful difference in the community?

If yes, then consider applying to Art Sphere Inc., a non-profit founded in 1998 to engage the creative in communities and heal the mind, body, and spirit through the arts. Art Sphere provides engaging arts experiences with in-person programs, a robust online catalog of art projects and hybrid classes.

Art Sphere Inc (ASI) is looking for a volunteer that has a background in IT, programming, and software engineering to write posts for our website and blog. If you are looking to build your resume in these areas and/or you have experience and would like to help the arts, youth, and your local Philadelphia community, we would love to have you on our ASI Team!

Requirements:

  • Commitment of 3 hours a week for at least 10 weeks
  • 3+ years of experience working in IT
  • Certified in one of the following Comptia Certifications: A+, Network+, Security+
  • Interest in sharing technical knowledge with the community
  • Researching and writing skills
  • Ability to evaluate sources for accuracy
  • Ability to properly cite sources

Responsibilities:

  • Research topics in technology and compile sources
  • Write posts based on research regarding popular topics in technology
  • Update manuals as needed
  • Create video tutorials

Email resume@artsphereinc.org with these five documents if you are interested!

  • Your Resume
  • Intake and Release Form: http://artsphere.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/ASI-Intake-Release-Form-rev.-2017.pdf
  • Volunteer Handbook Agreement: http://artsphere.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ASI-Volunteer-Manual-Agreement-Letter.pdf
  • Background Check: Preference for a recent background check from your state or country. If not available, please fill out the PA Background Check: https://epatch.state.pa.us/Home.jsp(Online results should be quick - instructions here: [EPATCH Step-by-step Guide])
  • Child Abuse Check: Preference for a recent child abuse check from your state or country. If not available, please fill out the PA Department of Human Services Clearance: https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home(Online results take a few days - instructions here: [CWIS Step-by-step Guide])

For help applying for clearances visit:
http://artsphere.org/blog/new-volunteers-help-with-background-checks/

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About Art Sphere Inc

Location:

Bok Building, Studio 502, Studio #401, Philadelphia, PA 19148, US

Mission Statement

Art Sphere Inc. (ASI) is a Philadelphia-based non-profit 501 (c)3 that offers its education programs to culturally under-served Philadelphia youth at after-school programs, community centers, and K-12 schools and now during the Covid-19 , online. ASI was established in 1998 to teach inner-city, low income students fundamental art concepts while: promoting learning and growth of self-esteem, Improving and sustaining mental and physical health, encouraging self-expression, broadening cultural horizons, and reinforcing other subject areas.

Description

Art Sphere uses art as the means to enhance learning. ASI aims to fill the artistic void in these communities by fostering the visual arts, mindfulness, STEAM, music, and dance programs. Through our programs, students develop a broad range of skills to help them thrive in all subjects. We use art as a strategic tool to educate and create meaningful experiences for people of all ages. With the support and partnership of public institutions and private organizations, Art Sphere Inc. mobilizes a diverse volunteer base to focus on beautifying public spaces and encourage flourishing communities. Our mission is to engage the creative in youth, empower neighborhoods to explore the positives in peoples’ lives, and heal the mind, body and spirit through the arts. ASI offers a variety of opportunities for volunteers to get involved and give back to the community. We look forward to you joining us and being part of our team!

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Computers & Technology
Education & Literacy
Children & Youth, Computers & Technology, Education & Literacy

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.

SKILLS

  • Technical Writing
  • Copy Writing / Copy Editing
  • Grant Writing / Research
  • Basic Computer Skills

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • At least 3 hours a week for a minimum of 10 weeks
  • Writing and researching skills

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