What Types of Things Does a Gifted Hands Volunteer Do?
Currently, Gifted Hands needs volunteers in the following areas:
Operations
We are seeking volunteers willing to commit six months or more in the following areas:
- Marketing/PR, including Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design / Web Design
- Administrative/Office Support
- Program / Event Coordination
Programs
Program volunteers can be a one-time or on-going commitment:
- Seamstresses / People who like to sew at home
Gifted Hands volunteers provide a variety of services and are responsible for an array of activities for persons experiencing many of life’s most difficult circumstances such as at-risk children, homeless teens, adults with HIV/AIDS, adults residing in temporary housing, and seniors seeking companionship.
Below is a sample of the types of work that Gifted Hands volunteers do:
- Develop art projects to share the beauty and healing gifts of artistic creation.
- Manage art projects from student introduction through final display/sale.
- Lead art classes to diverse students at various locations in New York City.
- Manage art supply inventories.
- Manage and organize in-kind donations.
- Provide musical entertainment to groups at various locations in New York City.
- Provide childcare services to Gifted Hands clients during class sessions.
- Provide administrative support to Gifted Hands Executive Director.
- Develop and manage a one-time or annual fund-raising event.
- Become a member of the Gifted Hands Board of Directors.
- Contribute to fund-raising efforts by securing corporate and individual sponsorships.
- Introduce your employer, friends, and family to Gifted Hands.
Gifted Hands New York City
What Volunteer Opportunities Are Currently Available?
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Our mission is to provide underserved
youth and adults in New York City with educational art programs that build
self-esteem and teach new skills.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
1. Event Coordinator
2. Seamstresses/Sewer
3. Graphic Design
4. Card Making
5. Craft Project Developer
6. Bead & Jewelry Designer