Art Class Assistant (Volunteer)
- Posted
- 1 month ago
- Employment type
- Volunteer
- Location
- Los Angeles
- Closing date
About this organization
Braille Institute is committed to eliminating blindness and severe sight loss as barriers to a fulfilling life. Through educational training, programs, and services, Braille Institute helps tens of thousands of people each year regain and maintain their independence. Braille's educational, social, and recreational programs are provided in an environment of hope and encouragement, seeking to reinforce the confidence, self-esteem, and dignity of those who are visually impaired and enabling them to live, attend school, and work as they choose.
About this job
Assist blind and visually impaired students create projects in one of our popular art classes - Basketry, Ceramics, Mosaic, Print Making, or Paper Mache.
Roles & responsibilities
- Assist students in art methodology and projects performed by instructor
- Ability to follow instructor's directions
- Communicate issues or concerns with instructor as needed
- Maintain a safe and professional environment, assessing classroom and student
surroundings for possible safety concerns
- Sensitivity to students' individual variables
- Availability weekdays 10:00AM - 12:00PM or 1:00-3:00PM
- Bilingual, Spanish/English (desired but not required)
- Classes meet once a week for two hours.
Qualifications
- No experience working with visually impaired is necessary.
- Training will be provided.