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Art Sphere Inc. seeks a virtual volunteer or intern to assist in coordinating its development program, utilize Kickstarter, Gofundme or other online tools to raise money and write and submit grant proposals to fund free online learning opportunities for inner city youth no longer able to attend school and after school programs due to Covid-19. Your work with help ASI distribute $300 and $600 stipends to staff working on our new campaign to bring mindfulness, art, music, STEAM and dance online and video instruction programs to students who need it most and where educational disparities are growing worse. Bachelor's degree or higher, experience in development and/or grant writing preferred. Exemplify skills in: grant research, writing, reporting, and evaluation along with knowledge of current community projects. Must be a self-starter, perform excellent follow-through and be able to work collaboratively with board members. Founded in 1998, Art Sphere Inc. (ASI) is a Philadelphia-based non-profit, established to teach art to inner-city low-income youth. Our mission is to engage the creative in communities, empower neighborhoods to explore the positives in peoples' lives, and heal the mind, body and spirit through art. Art Sphere Inc. nurtures the artist in all of us to be able to think beyond what is possible in our own lives and communities. Our students, volunteers and partners transcend obstacles to bring about positive and lasting change that continuously enables thriving neighborhoods and a vibrant city! Help us make a difference! Please email your resume, a release form, and a manual agreement ASI Volunteer Manual handbook (read first before signing Agreement Letter) ASI Volunteer Manual Agreement Letter ( also available on our website https://artsphere.org/get-involved/sign-up-to-volunteer/) to resume@artsphereinc.org. Requirements: Commitment 3 hours, a week Ability to use Excel and Google Drive Background/Interest in fundraising/ arts/design/teaching/music ASI volunteer release form- http://artsphere.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/ASI-Intake-Release-Form-rev.-2017.pdf Resume Criminal Background Check- https://epatch.state.pa.us/Home.jsp Child Abuse Clearance- https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home FBI Fingerprinting (if you have lived in PA for less than ten consecutive years). - waived during Covid For help applying for clearances visit: http://artsphere.org/blog/new-volunteers-help-with-background-checks/
Date Posted: May 18, 2021
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Virtual Volunteer Position: Assistant Social Media Coordinator Are you looking to contribute to the Philadelphia community and meet interesting people? Join our passionate team of volunteers! Since the 2015 release of "Creating Legacies Through Art", our free lesson plan e-book, ASI has worked to incorporate more digital media technology in classroom lessons, with the purpose of making art instructions widely available online. We are in search of a social media coordinator who shares similar values and wants to spread the message and make art more accessible now more than ever with the need of low income youth to have the benefits of the arts and education during the Covid pandemic. As a volunteer Social Media Coordinator, you'll work on ASI’s promotional online content to include photo, video, and blog recordings of regular classroom assignments. You'll also manage our social media campaign to spread awareness of ASI's community and classroom programs, and to promote distribution of the e-booklet of lesson plans. Requirements: -Knowledge of how to use Facebook/Instagram/Twitter/Youtube/ Pinterest/Instagram -Knowledge of how to use Wordpress -Knowledge of how to use Google Drive -Background/interest in art/music/dance/mindfulness/design/teaching - ASI volunteer release form- http://artsphere.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/ASI-Intake-Release-Form-rev.-2017.pdf - Criminal Background Check- https://epatch.state.pa.us/Home.jsp - Child Abuse Clearance- https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home Please email volunteerwork@artsphereinc.org with any clearances you might already have, as well as any questions you might have.
Date Posted: May 18, 2021
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Virtual Opportunity
Art Sphere Inc. (ASI) is a recipient of PTSSD funding. We are looking for individuals with grant writing experience to help us find matching funds. Due to the Covid-19 stay home regulations, we are looking to find funding lost from cancelling all our Spring and Summer fundraising events. New ASI free online education programs are now in place to assist inner-city youth already academically and socially challenged. Our students futures need to be assisted by those with resources to help guide them to scholastic success as a growing number of our Philadelphia families dealing with grief and facing mounting financial concerns are too overwhelmed to help. We are looking to provide $300 and $600 stipends for Instructors Designers, Video editors, Social Media teams and teacher training needed to make our transition from Face 2 face to online during the Covid-19. We appreciate your help in this time where every bit of knowledge and support can make a difference even if we are working remotely! Since 1998, ASI has used art to teach, beautify, motivate, inspire, empower, and transform the lives and communities of thousands of Philadelphians. And you can’t make this kind of difference without the support of enthusiastic volunteers, dedicated community partners, and generous sponsors. But it is through the arts that all of this has been made possible. Learn more about us at: http://artsphere.org/ Email volunteerwork@artsphereinc.org if you are interested! Requirements: Commitment 3 hours, a week Background/Interest in art/design/teaching/music ASI volunteer release form- http://artsphere.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/ASI-Intake-Release-Form-rev.-2017.pdf Resume Criminal Background Check- https://epatch.state.pa.us/Home.jsp Child Abuse Clearance- https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home FBI Fingerprinting (if you have lived in PA for less than ten consecutive years). - waived during Covid For help applying for clearances visit: http://artsphere.org/blog/new-volunteers-help-with-background-checks/
Date Posted: May 18, 2021
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Virtual Opportunity
Virtual Volunteer Art Assistant Teacher: Spring and Summer Programs Do you have experience teaching art or experience as an artist? We are looking for volunteer artteachers to make Spring -Summer video art classes. We will make them available for free for preschool - high school students on our website and shared via social media. Novices at video and teaching may apply as we have a video team to assist in training you and providing editing services to make you look great and certified teachers to help train you to write (and will help edit) lesson plans! Before the Covid, ASI arts programs were located at various schools and recreation centers including: Towey Recreation Center, Penn Treaty School, Southwark School, Cione Recreation Center, Fishtown Recreation Center, Samuels Recreation Center, Glavin Recreation Center, and Dendy Recreation Center. Many of our inner city students are from low-income communities that could use hope, release of stress, creativity and joy that self-expression through the arts provide. When this pandemic is over, we look forward to meeting you in person at our office located at the Bok building in South Philadelphia to celebrate! Spring classes March through June. Summer Classes June - August. Join our team of passionate volunteers and help us make a difference in students’ lives by providing engaging art lessons. Interested applicants might prefer not to videoed and willing to assist teachers by helping with researching and writing lessons, or working with kids via instagram live or Facebook live, and taking photos of example of how to make projects to post on our blog. Email volunteerwork@artsphereinc.org if you are interested! Requirements: Commitment 1- 3 hours, a week (as a virtual volunteer opportunity filming and writing can be completed to work with your schedule.) Video oneself teaching music or performing and explaining about your instrument for 8-15 minutes to be shared online and write lesson plans to be shared on our website. Background/Interest in art/design/teaching/music ASI volunteer release form- http://artsphere.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/ASI-Intake-Release-Form-rev.-2017.pdf Resume Criminal Background Check- https://epatch.state.pa.us/Home.jsp Child Abuse Clearance- https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home FBI Fingerprinting (if you have lived in PA for less than ten consecutive years). - waived during Covid We will provide video training using Zoom, Explain Everything app and QuickTime Facebook Live, and Instagram Live among others. For help applying for clearances visit: http://artsphere.org/blog/new-volunteers-help-with-background-checks/ Preferred: Interest/background in music (any type) Flexibility and ability to improvise in respond to student needs Prompt response to emails/phone calls Founded in 1998, Art Sphere Inc. (ASI) is a Philadelphia-based non-profit, established to teach art to inner-city low-income youth. Our mission is to engage the creative in communities, empower neighborhoods to explore the positives in peoples' lives, and heal the mind, body and spirit through art. Art Sphere Inc. nurtures the artist in all of us to be able to think beyond what is possible in our own lives and communities. Our students, volunteers and partners transcend obstacles to bring about positive and lasting change that continuously enables thriving neighborhoods and a vibrant city! Email a resume, volunteer release form and clearances to resume@artsphereinc.org to apply.
Date Posted: May 18, 2021
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Art Sphere Inc. is looking for a volunteer Executive Assistant to help us manage online staff working remotely during Covid-19. We are working to reach students with academic and artistic free online educational opportunities during this time of social distancing. The Executive Assistant will work directly with the Founder and administrative staff to complete tasks critical to the organization on a daily and long-term basis. This is a great opportunity for a retiree who wants to share their expertise as a mentor, recent college graduates looking to gain skills and experience, or for anyone looking to give back to their community through the arts! Duties include but are not limited to: Oversee staff, delegate tasks when necessary Volunteer recruiting & on-boarding Assist with grant research Keep website/blog, calendars, contact lists up to date Manage contracts with partners Requirements: Experience in administrative role Knowledge of GoogleDrive Commitment: Flexible. Preferably 3-6 hours a week Ability to respond to emails and calls promptly Background/Interest in art/design/teaching Resume ASI volunteer release form- http://artsphere.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/ASI-Intake-Release-Form-rev.-2017.pdf ASI manual agreement letter- http://artsphere.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ASI-Volunteer-Manual-Agreement-Letter.pdf Criminal Background Check- https://epatch.state.pa.us/Home.jsp Child Abuse Clearance- https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home FBI Fingerprinting (if you have lived in PA for less than ten consecutive years). - Not required during Covid-19 For help applying for clearances visit: http://artsphere.org/blog/new-volunteers-help-with-background-checks/ Preferred: Interest/background in art Flexibility and ability to improvise Prompt response to emails/phone calls Founded in 1998, Art Sphere Inc. (ASI) is a Philadelphia-based non-profit, established to teach art to inner-city low-income youth. Our mission is to engage the creative in communities, empower neighborhoods to explore the positives in peoples' lives, and heal the mind, body and spirit through art. Art Sphere Inc. nurtures the artist in all of us to be able to think beyond what is possible in our own lives and communities. Our students, volunteers and partners transcend obstacles to bring about positive and lasting change that continuously enables thriving neighborhoods and a vibrant city! To apply, please email a resume and short introduction to resume@artsphereinc.org
Date Posted: May 18, 2021
