Art Program Volunteer

This position couldn’t be more hands on in directly achieving our mission. As an Art Program Volunteer you will have the opportunity to build art kits and/or engage with children in a hospital setting while doing art. Please note, you do not need to be a professional artist or formally trained. You just need to love helping children and see value in the process of creating art.

Primary Responsibilities

Art Hour:

Work with Volunteer Coordinator to ensure training is complete and

compliance is maintained

• Facilitate art projects
• Engage with children and their families
• Log Volunteer Hours at the end of every shift
• Cultivate and nurture relationships with volunteer team, hospitals, families, and donors

Position Requirements

• Have transportation to volunteer sites
• Commitment to monthly art hour events
• Access to email and a computer
• Purchase Volunteer T-shirt
• Pass a background check
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Ability to communicate in Spanish is preferred but not required

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Demonstrates professionalism
• Ability to communicate effectively with all age groups, children and adults
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Ability to recognize problems and respond appropriately

Our Purpose

We stand at the intersection of art, science & compassion to help children defeat illness. Our mission is to bring joy, creativity and self expression to these kids. We do this through our Art Kit and Art Hour programs. In addition to our programs, we host art events and partner with other organizations who have joined the fight in defeating childhood cancer.