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Published 9/22/25 12:34PM

Art Teacher Needed

Services for the UnderServed
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near New York, NY
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Commitment Details:
    Minimum 4 hours per week
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    1
    Cause Areas:
    Disability
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    Metropolitan Day Habilitation is a skill building program where people with developmental and intellectual disabilities receive training for daily living skills, such as communication and self-preservation, community awareness, independent living and pre-vocational skills. It has been open since 2002 and currently serves 29 people. They are interested in creating a volunteer-led creative art class. The medium of choice is up to the volunteer whether it be painting, drawing, or even clay!

    Responsibilities

    • Teach a creative art class appropriate for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities; art medium is flexible

    Preferred Skills

    • Have experience with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities
    • Artistic Experience
    • Teaching Experience

    Location

    On-site
    63-17 Metropolitan Avenue, New York, New York, US

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Please fill out the application on the UnderServed Volunteer website and email it to volunteer@sus.org .

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