Artists on Call is the name of our volunteer program (domestic and international). BuildaBridge is proactively working towards a worldwide network collaboration of artists virtually connected in every country where BuildaBridge works. Artists (even educators, therapists, social workers, medical personnel) from all over the world will be notified of available needs in both Philadelphia and around the world with BuildaBridge network partners. This is implemented through information sharing. For example, if an artist attends BuildaBridge’s Institute in Guatemala s/he is now part of the BuildaBridge network, s/he can be placed in programs in Kenya or Malaysia if there is a current need for artists in these countries. Or, our partner in Tbilisi, Georgia needs arts therapy training for nurses working with homebound elderly--an arts therapist in Brataslava, Slovakia responds to travel to Tbilisi and provide the training. A homeless Shelter in Philadelphia needs and art therapist, registered creative art therapists can respond.

Artists, and those interested in working with an arts team, can register as a professional or volunteer artist and through on-ground or on-line training to receive certification for service. Organization Network Partners may also register and request assistance. This virtual cadre of artists can then be notified of global “hotspots” where there is a need for art relief services.

Here is how to begin.

• Your first point of personal contact is with our Volunteer Coordinator .
• Join our Artists on Call (BuildaBridge) Social Network at www.buildabridge.ning.com .  Here you can join Artsists on Call | Philadlephia, and/or Artists on Call | International groups.  Once you are in a group, you will be able to find information about upcoming trips and create a profile on blog.  This is an open network.
• If you are applying for a specific position or international travel experience, we will create a confidential account for you.  This is a secure internal database viewed only by our staff.  You will be asked for specific information required for service with children and international travel.
• If you are only interested in receiving general email news updates once a month, then you can also sign up for our email list below.

Join Artists on Call Email List