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Published 10/20/25 12:06PM

Co-Lead Volunteer- Weekend Art Event for Youth

Million Little
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Santa Clarita, CA
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Start Date:
    October 27, 2025, 9:00 AM GMT-7
    End Date:
    April 25, 2026, 1:00 PM GMT-7
    Available Times:
    Weekends (daytime)
    Commitment Details:
    9am-1pm one Saturday each month; additional time for pick-up and drop-off of supplies
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    2
    Cause Areas:
    Arts & Music, Community Development, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    DOC Leads must pass a Live Scan background check.

    Description

    Co-Lead Volunteer- Weekend Art Event for Youth

    Join Million Little in transforming lives and healing trauma through the power of creativity!

    *****Our DOC Lead Volunteer is seeking a partner! Are you the one?********

    The Event

    Day of Creativity is a Saturday morning event that invites artists of all ages to connect and create together!

    The Role

    The Co-Lead Volunteer for Day of Creativity (DOC Co-Lead) will be a compassionate and reliable leader who can commit one Saturday each month to overseeing this recurring event in Pacoima and/or Palmdale, including supply transportation to and from our office in Valencia. The DOC Lead should be able to commit to at least 6 months in this role. On-site training will be provided by ML staff. DOC Lead will start taking the reigns once both they and the Program Manager feel they're ready.

    Required responsibilities of the DOC Lead include:

    • Packing up and transporting supplies to and from our office in Santa Clarita and the event site in Pacoima and/or Palmdale 1-2 weekends each month
    • Leading team of volunteers to set up and take down art supplies, info table, prize table, and small lawn games
    • Log number of participants and number of canvases used at each event
    • Encouraging young artists to express themselves through play and creation!
    • Represent Million Little with professionalism, warmth, and a trauma-informed approach to working with youth and community partners. Training provided.
    • Taking photos and videos of the event (only using Million Little devices and following Million Little's protocol)

    Other details to note

    • Ideally, this role will be shared by two people! Couples, friends, family members are encouraged to apply.
    • Applicants proficient in Spanish are highly encouraged to apply.
    • DOC takes place in Pacoima and Palmdale on Saturday mornings, but supplies are to be picked up and dropped of in Santa Clarita before and after the event. Pickup could be anytime Thursday-Saturday morning and drop-off would ideally be Monday or Tuesday.
    • DOC Leads must pass a Live Scan background check

    Location

    On-site
    25050 Avenue Kearny, #212, Santa Clarita, California, US
    #212

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Please submit an application through the URL provided (https://cm2millionlittle.neworg.com/Default.asp?PageNum=93), noting an interest in our Day of Creativity Co-Lead Volunteer. You may receive an invitation to schedule a brief virtual call with our Program Manager to discuss the role and any questions you may have.

    A live scan background check is required for this position.

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