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Art Workshop Volunteers Wanted!!!
ORGANIZATION: Catholic Community Volunteer Services of SW Washington
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5 people are interested
Do you love to make art & teach others? Help spark joy & unleash creativity at Nativity House Shelter.
Nativity House Shelter is looking for volunteers to lead art workshops.
The Nativity House Shelter has a full-time art instructor, however we are looking for volunteers to help lead specialized art workshops and workshops on the days that our instructor is not on duty.
Beading and papercrafts are currently very popular activities in the Nativity House Art Room.
Scheduling is VERY flexible. We are open to scheduling quarterly, monthly, weekly or bi-weekly workshops or doing one-off events.
Requirements:
- Experience teaching adult art education
- At least 18 years old & able to pass a Washington State Patrol background check
- Volunteers must sign a Covid-19 liability waiver to be eligible to serve
- Volunteer must attend a volunteer orientation before they can start volunteering
Desired Volunteer Qualities:
- Kindness, patience & a good sense of humor
- Comfort working with people from a diverse range of backgrounds & experiences
- Understanding that art enriches lives, especially the lives of people experiencing deep poverty
- Ability to leave judgement at the door & create a fun, safe & welcoming space
- Flexibility & creativity in finding ways to teach using supplies that have been donated
Interested? Register online to join the volunteer team!
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=RLmkslZnqUiqgSy_-zHPa6JrRSNYlMxOsjyMPKHY0XhUNThJMEg5N0MxN1ZBQ1RJT1BTQzVBQjA0MC4u
Are online registrations not really your jam? Our Volunteer Coordinator would be happy to mail you a hard copy of the registration packet with a self-addressed/stamped return envelope OR it can be emailed to you via PDF. If you're local, you can also pick up a registration packet in person. Just let us know what works best for you!
Questions? Contact meganed@ccsww.org or call 253-365-4111 to chat things through.
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About Catholic Community Volunteer Services of SW Washington
Location:
1323 S. Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405, US
Mission Statement
At Catholic Community Services we believe every child should grow up in a safe, loving and nurturing environment. The elderly should be able to live with security and dignity. A healthy family life should be affirmed and supported in our communities. Compassion, love and respect for all people, especially the poor and most vulnerable. In joining with others to change systems that oppress, discriminate or otherwise cause human suffering. Employees and volunteers should work in an environment that fosters respect, teamwork and excellence. In all of these things for all people, whatever their color, whatever language they speak or however they worship.
Description
Volunteer Services provides low-income adults (anyone 18 years old or older) who have temporary or permanent functional disabilities, including those associated with aging. The people we serve can not afford to purchase the kinds of service we provide, do not qualify for assistance from other sources and do not have family or friends available to help them. Service is provided on an as-volunteers-are-available basis. There are never any fees for the services provided.
CAUSE AREAS
Arts & Culture,
Education & Literacy,
Homeless & Housing
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
Nativity House Shelter702 South 14th StreetTacoma, WA 98405
(47.249184 ,-122.445984 )
DATE POSTED
July 16, 2024
SKILLS
- Visual Arts
- Drawing
- Painting
- Spiritual Healing
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1-2 days a week. Dates & times can be set to match volunteer availability. Consistency is very helpful.
- Volunteers must be at least 18, pass a background check & attend a volunteer orientation before they can start. The onboarding process can take 2-3 weeks.