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There is a place of service for you at BuildaBridge. You do not have to be an artist to get involved! See below for our available opportunities, both paid and volunteer.
Artists on Call (Ongoing) Want to help out but don’t want to make a regular commitment? Become an Artist on Call! This position comes into play when emergencies arise and we need someone to work with kids—stat! Artists on Call are ready at a moment’s notice to show up at a class and dive right in. On a few occasions throughout the year, you will provide an invaluable helping hand in a pinch, maintaining healthy classroom ratios and delivering quality, pre-planned curriculum.
Teaching Artist
Calling all visual artists,
dancers, musicians, creative writers, and dramatists!! If you’re interested in
using your gifts to teach an art form to vulnerable youth, this is the position
for you. BuildaBridge generally partners with homeless shelters and
transitional homes to provide art education and art therapy to children and
youth residing there. Classes last 10 –15 weeks and are usually held for one or
two hours per week. Training is provided with a section on lesson planning and
curriculum writing.
Qualifications
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commitment to principles of love, social justice, reconciliation, and service
to others
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Experience,
or the desire to learn, in multi-cultural contexts
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love for the arts and their functional nature in faith and society
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love for children and youth
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Dependability
and faithfulness in completing assignments
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spirit of teachability
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Experience
in working with children
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substantial level of expertise in your art form
Classroom Assistant
Do you love kids? Do you know
how to handle them? Classroom Assistants play a valuable role in a successful
art education class. BuildaBridge generally partners with homeless shelters and
transitional homes to provide art education and art therapy to children and
youth residing there. Classes last 10 –15 weeks and are usually held for one or
two hours per week. Main tasks include helping the lead teacher run the class
and building healthy relationships with kids. Some experience with the arts is
preferred, but we are more interested in someone who loves children and has a
heart to serve.
Qualifications:
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A
commitment to principles of love, social justice, reconciliation, and service
to others
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Experience,
or the desire to learn, in multi-cultural contexts
·
A
love for the arts and their functional nature in faith and society
·
A
love for children and youth
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Dependability
and faithfulness in completing assignments
·
A
spirit of teachability
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Experience
in working with children
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