Get Involved at the Inner-City Neighborhood Art House
Volunteers are an essential part of the Neighborhood Art House. In one year at least 5,000 hours of service are given directly to the program by those serving as teachers, tutors, readers, teaching assistants and general volunteers and another 500 hours given to assist at events. In addition, there are over 400 hours given by those who serve on boards and committees. Without a doubt, volunteer services are key to the operation of the Neighborhood Art House!
Volunteer Opportunites for our Summer and After-School Programs
Music Lessons - Summer/After-School Programs
Some Art House classes and private music lessons are taught by volunteers. At present, these include flute, piano, trumpet and several classes in the visual arts and yoga. Teachers commit to conducting weekly classes or lessons for a full semester session: Fall, Winter/Spring, or a full week during the Summer.
After receiving the NAH Adult Volunteer Form, the Program Director will contact you for additional information and schedule an interview.
Readers - Summer/After-School Programs
Would you like to share your love of reading with the children who attend the Neighborhood Art House? If your answer is yes, become part of Hooked on Books for Kids, a local nonprofit organization that provides readers for the Neighborhood Art House.
Many of the children attending the Neighborhood Art House have not had the opportunity to listen to someone read to them. Volunteer for the Summer Program and read during the lunch hour for one or more weeks, or during the After-School Program where readers come one or more afternoons per week (Tuesday – Thursday, 2:30 – 4:30).
To apply to be part of the Hooked on Books for Kids program, please complete a Hooked on Books Volunteer Form. The Program Coordinator will then contact you.
Tutors - After-School Program
Tutors assist children with homework and help them improve their academic skills. This option is available to the children during the After School Program, 2:30 – 4:30 Tuesday through Thursday. You do not need to be a professional teacher; you do need to care about children and to be willing to help them through their various assignments with patience and perseverance.
To become a tutor, please submit a NAH Adult Volunteer Form online or through the mail. Once the application form has been received, the Program Director will contact you personally for additional information.
Teaching Assistant - Summer/After-School Programs
Volunteers who would like to help as Teaching Assistants will engage with and guide students during class. They provide support to the instructors in many ways: setting out snacks, preparing classroom materials, accompanying feildtrips and serving as classroom aides. Whether it's during our 5-week Summer Program or the 2 semesters of our After-School Program, Teaching Assistants are a valued part of the creative proccess of our students.
If you would like to offer this type of service, complete a NAH Adult Volunteer Form; the Program Director will contact you personally for additional information.
Volunteer Opportunites for our Community Art Program
Teaching Assistant - Homeschool Classes
During the Homeschool Program, classes are held every Wednesday from 10:00 - 12:15. Volunteers who would like to help as Teaching Assistants will engage with and guide students during class. They provide support to the instructors in many ways: setting out snacks, preparing classroom materials, accompanying feildtrips and serving as classroom aides. Teaching Assistants are directly apart of the classroom environment and the creative journey of the students.
If you would like to offer this type of service, complete a NAH Adult Volunteer Form; the Program Director will contact you personally for additional information.
General Volunteer - Open Studio & Second Saturday*
Looking to help out anywhere you can? Our Open Studio Sessions are held seasonally on Tuesdays from 10-12. They're a great opportunity to interact with the public, participate in art-making, and feel like you're making a difference.
We also host a craft/art-making activity every Second Saturday of each month for the community. Be apart of a creative environment and support our staff in a unique and fun experience.
*It is also an option to register as a General Volunteer for our Summer/ After-School and Homeschool Programs.
Additional Volunteer Opportunities
Special Events
The Neighborhood Art House holds two major fundraisers each year, Art & Sole, a 5K Run/Walk in early June and Taste of the Arts, a performance, and reception in September.
We need many volunteers for these events and occasionally for others as well. If you are interested in assisting with events, either in preparation for them or assisting at them, please call or email.
For High School and College Students:
Fulfill the required service hours or volunteer simply because you want to be of service to others. Call or email us. We'll ask you to complete an information form when you
College students looking for Off-Campus Community Service opportunities should contact their institution's Financial Aid office to apply for placement at the Neighborhood Art House. Those who want additional information may contact us. Students can volunteer in these areas: Reading, Tutoring, Program Assistant, Office Assistant and for Special Events such as Taste of the Arts and Art & Sole.
