Nonprofit
Published 3/31/26 5:31PM

Seeking High School Volunteer to Assist in Pottery Class - Wednesdays

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Dedham, MA
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  • Details

    Start Date:
    April 8, 2026, 5:00 PM GMT-4
    End Date:
    June 24, 2026, 6:00 PM GMT-4
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    2 hours per week on Wednesdays
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    1
    Cause Areas:
    Arts & Music, Community Development, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Academic Credit Available
    Good For:
    Teens
    Age Requirement:
    14+

    Description

    Mother Brook Arts and Community Center has an opportunity for a creative, mature middle schooler or high schooler in the Ceramics Program this fall! Clay classes serve students 8 to 12 years old. While the ideal candidate is someone with experience in a pottery studio, anyone who is dependable and able to follow instructions is encouraged to apply! Help out as an older mentor!

    Where:

    Mother Brook Arts and Community Center

    123 High Street

    Dedham, MA 02026

    When:

    • Wednesdays, 5:00pm-6:00pm
    • April 8 - June 24

    Duties:

    • Roll slabs at the request of the instructor
    • Assist with collecting and cleaning tools
    • Assist youth students on the wheel if they need help throwing
    • Carve students' names into all of their pieces
    • Ensure glaze is wiped off the bottoms of all pieces
    • Help the instructor thoroughly clean all tools and equipment at the end of class

    How to Apply

    Interested candidates you email Ceramics Program Director Donna Pioli at ceramics@motherbrook.org . Tell us a little about yourself, if you have experience in a pottery/art studio, and any other applicable informaiton.

    Community Service Hours

    This opportunity will likely count toward your school's community service requirement! Upon successful performance we are happy to complete Community Service forms.

    Location

    On-site

    Mother Brook Arts & Community Center

    123 High Street, Dedham, Massachusetts, US

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