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Art Outreach's dedicated team of Volunteers make it possible for art appreciation education to be received in an ever-increasing number of Singapore schools. But teaching is not all our volunteers do. AO volunteers contribute their time and energy to the programme in many different ways.

» Volunteer Teachers
 
» Art Appreciation Training
» Responsibilities of a Volunteer
» How To Join Us?
» Volunteer Trainers
» Volunteer Committee Members
» Volunteer for Short-Term/Ad-hoc Projects

volunteers: please contact:

Programme Coordinator:
yoshie@artoutreachprogram.org
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Download volunteer registration form here.

 
Volunteer Teachers

Volunteer Teachers conduct in-classroom art appreciation sessions with students at one of AO's participating Primary or Secondary schools. Volunteer Teachers are not required to have a teaching or art background as AO provides comprehensive training. Once matched with a school, Volunteer Teachers return to the same class with a new portfolio of artwork 3 times each school term.

AO's volunteer teaching force is made up of individuals, Junior College/Polytechnic Student Groups, as well as Parent Volunteer Groups.

Art Outreach recruits volunteers to conduct art appreciation lessons in schools that have signed up for the programme. Volunteers are not required to have an arts or teaching background.

Volunteers are provided with monthly training on Art Outreach's portfolio lessons. In exchange for this training, volunteers are required to conduct at least one 45-60 minutes presentation in their assigned school 3 times each term.

Upon joining the programme, a Volunteer is matched with one class (or more if they wish) which he or she must visit 3 times per term during the school year with a portfolio of artwork. In every case the presentations will be in-class and during school hours. There are generally no more than 40 students per class, and the duration of each presentation is between 45-60 minutes.

Being assigned to a regular class allows a Volunteer to get to know their group of students over the course of the year. It is also gives the students a sense of continuity and encourages fruitful learning.

Art Appreciation Training

Each training session is 2 hours long and includes:
· An overview of the topic
· In depth discussion on each piece
· Suggested ways of making the art come alive for varying levels of students
· Presentation practice

Training sessions are held throughout the month. Regularly training schedules are sent out to all volunteers via email with date, time, and topic details. Volunteers are responsible to ensure that they have attended training on the appropriate topic for their next teaching session.

Responsibilities of a Volunteer

There are 2 primary duties of a volunteer:
1. Regular time commitment to Art Outreach when they sign up with us.
  This time commitment is:
 
A) At least one school presentation, 3 times per term, during curriculum
  time, and
B) At least 3 training sessions (held after business hours) at the
  commencement of your tenure with us. School presentations may begin after
  begin after your first training session.
2. Portfolio preparation. Volunteers are responsible for the presentations they
  make in schools and must prepare adequately to ensure that all sessions are
  conducted in keeping with Art Outreach standards.
 
How To Join Us?

There are 3 simple steps:

Step 1. Send in your completed volunteer registration form.
  This form requires you to commit to conducting presentations for the
  entire year at your assigned school.
   
Step 2. Attend the next training session. We will contact you to let you know
  when the training sessions are. They are held on weekdays after business
  hours,and Saturday mornings.
   
Step 3. Find out the scheduled times that you will be presenting your class, and
  commit to those classes.
 
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Volunteer Trainers

AO has a team of Trainers who assist in preparing Volunteer Teachers for their in-classroom art appreciation sessions. From time to time, AO selects suitable individuals to join as Volunteer Trainers.

Trainers lead volunteers through Art Outreach's teaching portfolios. These sessions are 2 hour long and cover:

· Portfolio content
· Presentation techniques
· Classroom and student management, as well as
· Hands-on presentation practice.

The aim of these trainings is to prepare volunteers to lead in-classroom art appreciation sessions in local primary and secondary schools.

Requirements:
· Flawless command of English
· Background in training and/or performance is essential
· Ability to structure sessions in fun, interactive, dynamic way
· An interest in visual arts and youth education
· Comfort in engaging both large and small groups (ranging in age)
· Experience in working with children is a plus
 
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Volunteer Committee Members

Art Outreach is driven by an Executive Committee that plans the organisation's overall scope and direction. There are also four sub-committees:
· Content Development
· Fundraising
· Public Relations, and
· Legal

These sub-committees are made up of volunteers who have a background in the relevant field or have a special interest in the work the committee undertakes.
 
Volunteer for Short-Term/Ad-hoc Projects

Art Outreach requires short term volunteers several times each year for fundraising events and other projects. Individuals who are not able to commit to longer term volunteer opportunities often find these projects to be a good way to contribute to the programme.

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