Dallas Hope Charities

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Hope Dealer Role: Artistry Workshop Instructor
Date/Time: 8 Weeks, 3-4hrs 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 Artistry Workshop aims to empower the residents of the Hope Center by providing hands-on experience in various art forms such as Painting, Print Making, Ceramics, Pottery, and Carpentry. Engaging in these activities fosters creativity, enhances problem-solving skills, and promotes the development of fine motor skills. This project seeks to create a supportive environment for the residents to explore their artistic potential while building essential life skills. We are looking for multiple talented Hope Dealers who have a background or experience in these various art forms.

Requirements:

• 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 3 - 4 hours a week. Each of the different art forms will either be taught once a week in a group setting or multiple days through a one-on-one 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:

• Artistic Qualification: Volunteers must demonstrate proficiency in the specific life skill in which they would like to instruct: Painting, Print Making, Ceramics, Pottery, Carpentry. Additional art forms are welcome.
• 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: Bob Grega
Email: bgrega@dallashopecharities.org