Dallas Hope Charities

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Event: Harmony Strings Workshop
Hope Dealer Role: Musical Instruments Instructor
Date/Time: 8 Weeks, 1-3hrs per week. Based on flexible schedule
Location: Dallas Hope Center, Dallas, TX 75228
Located West of White Rock Lake. For the safety and privacy of our residents, the address will be provided upon assignment approval.

Summary: The Harmony Strings Musical Workshop is a program designed to impart the art of playing musical instruments, with an emphasis on guitar and bass. This project aims to foster a love for music, enhance cognitive skills, and provide residents with the opportunity to express themselves through the language of melody. Volunteers will guide residents in mastering the fundamentals of various instruments, promoting creativity, discipline, and a lifelong appreciation for music. Should there be a need for additional musical instruments, they will be added.

Requirements/Needs

• Skill level: Intermediate to Master, as you will be teaching and guiding residents in these various musical instruments.
• Commitment level Minimum of 8 weeks long, with between 1 - 3 hours a week. This will be taught in an individual type setting over multiple days or in one day. This can be flexible upon experience and level of commitment.
  
• Skill level: Intermediate to Master, as you will be teaching and guiding residents in these various art forms.
• Commitment level: Minimum of 8 weeks long, with between 1 - 3 hours a week. Each of the different culinary form will either be taught once a week in a group type setting or multiple days through individual type setting. This can be flexible upon experience and level of commitment.
• Comfortable interacting and teaching young adults, ages 18-24, in small group settings or individual setting
• Create a supportive and positive group environment conducive to learning and personal growth.
• Empathy and understanding of the challenges faced by the residents of the Hope Center.
• Background check: All volunteers of the Hope Center must undergo a standard background check to ensure a safe and secure environment for all participants.
  

Qualifications:

• Musical Expertise: Volunteers must demonstrate proficiency in playing the guitar, bass, and/or various musical instruments. Proficiency is based on a professional background in the requested instruments and/or a long-time hobby.
  
• Experience teaching in a group and/or one-on-one setting
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to prepare and deliver engaging and informative sessions
• Reliable and committed to the full duration of the time requested.
• Pass Background Check
• Signed Confidentiality Agreement

Dress Code: comfortable clothing, closed-toed shoes, blue Hope Dealer shirt

Lead Contact: Jordan Rodriguez Torres
Phone: (469) 558-1197
Email: jtorres@dallashopecharities.org