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Performing Arts Program Instructor/Assistant

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Grand Rapids, MI
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    Flexible when you are available. Let's get in touch to see where would make you most excited to create with us!
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    12
    Cause Areas:
    Arts & Music, Children & Youth, Community Development, Disability, Sexual Abuse & Human Trafficking
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Performing Arts Program Instructor/Assistant

    2026–2027 School Year

    We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that brings hope, healing, community, and confidence through the creative arts. We are in need of part-time volunteers committed to working with students and assisting the teachers in the classroom weekly for 3 hour time frames, during the school year. We teach visual and performing arts to students of all ages and abilities!

    Role Overview

    Volunteers serve as mentors who guide and encourage students while helping lead engaging, creative classes. Our program provides a structured curriculum, while also giving volunteers the freedom to bring their own ideas and experience into the classroom.

    • Instructors commit to the full school year and may co-teach classes
    • Helpers may serve for a semester or the full year
    • All volunteers build meaningful relationships with students and help foster a positive, growth-focused environment

    Impact & Experience

    In this role, you will help students develop:

    • Confident communication
    • Creative discipline
    • Emotional intelligence
    • Leadership through collaboration
    • A heart for serving their community

    Students participate in outreach performances throughout the year, including nursing homes, community events, and a spring musical. The first semester focuses on skill-building and connection, while the second semester culminates in a full production.

    Why Volunteer? This is more than teaching the arts, it’s about investing in the next generation. Volunteers play a vital role in encouraging students, building their confidence, and helping them discover their voice.

    Location

    On-site

    Orchard Hill Church

    Grand Rapids, MI, USA

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