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Capture the Dream, Inc. Position: Volunteer Art Teacher

Who We Are

Established in July 2006, Capture the Dream, Inc. is dedicated to helping underserved and at-risk individuals succeed in school and find fulfilling, sustaining careers. We foster hope, love, and support to youth at critical time periods to empower them to overcome adversity and achieve their dreams. No dream is too small and no dream is too large.

Our organization offers several ongoing programs such as our Capture a Dream program that offers gift grants to low-income children throughout the Bay Area. Each gift grant embraces the value of education, arts, sports, and culture to encourage and motivate children in a time of need. In addition, our Interpret a Dream program pairs up career-minded individuals with mentors in a career field of interest. Our scholarship fund provides $1,000 scholarships to students in need. Along with these programs, we also donate school supplies through our annual DreamPack campaign and distribute Christmas gifts through our Adopt a Family program.

This past year, we were able to fulfill the dreams of over 1,000 Bay Area youth and distribute over $75,000 in goods and services to those in need. In addition, Capture the Dream, Inc. has been recognized in the Oakland Tribune, UC Davis Magazine, a local New York Television Show, People Magazine, AsianWeek, World Journal, AT&T Community Spotlight Hero Award, 2007 Maybelline Empowerment through Education Award, Oakland Mayoral Proclamation, San Francisco Mayoral Proclamation, San Francisco Board of Supervisors Certificate of Honor, California State Senate Certificate of Honor, Appreciation Award from the Taiwanese Consulate, PG&E Community Service Award, and Pinnacle Award.

Summary

Capture the Dream, Inc. is working together with the Boys and Girls Club in San Leandro to create an art-themed afterschool program for the 2010-2011 school year. As a an Art Teacher volunteer, you will be responsible for providing basic drawing and/or painting lessons to a class of 10-15 students on a weekly basis. We are looking for an enthusiastic volunteer with an interest in art who can commit to teaching during the fall and winter terms. This is a great opportunity for those who aspire to pursue a career in art or for those who are simply willing to share their artistic talent with the Bay Area community.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
• Strong art and communication skills
• Passion for art and teaching art
• Enjoys working with children

• Ability to meet deadlines and work in a timely fashion

Compensation

This is a volunteer position. There will be no financial compensation. Volunteer will receive experience within this career field and an exceptional letter of recommendation. We reward our volunteers with special promotional items, events, tickets, and other opportunities.

To apply, please send cover letter and resume to albert@capturethedream.org.

For more information, please visit us at: http://www.capturethedream.org.

Capture the Dream, Inc.

484 Lake Park Avenue, #15

Oakland, CA 94610

510-343-3635