Opportunities From: Municipality of Clarington

Volunteer: Fall Kids Classes - Studio Assistant

Volunteers are an active and integral part of the VAC team. This Fall, we're looking for students aged 14+ to assist during our Kids programs as a volunteer Studio Assistant!

Join the VAC’s team of dedicated Studio Assistants this Fall, and help us create a community where everyone's unique talents and perspectives are celebrated. With valuable leadership experience and the chance to make a positive impact on young artists, this volunteer opportunity is one you won't want to miss.

Studio Assistant- Main Tasks:

Assist Artist Instructor in implementing art activities for students aged 6-14 in a safe and supportive environment.Encourage students in exploring various art formsAssist with setting up and organizing art supplies and materials for activities. Help maintain a clean and organized art studio, cleaning up after activities, and ensuring proper storage of materials.Provide support to students to help them develop their artistic skills and express their creativity.Ensure the safety and well-being of students during art sessions, adhering to VAC guidelines and protocols.Collaborate with Artist Instructors to create a positive and inclusive atmosphere, fostering teamwork, respect, and cooperation among students.Engage in positive and constructive communication with students.Be a positive role model for students, exhibiting enthusiasm, creativity, and a passion for the arts.

As a volunteer at the VAC, you will: 

Gain experience working with a non-profit organization.

Develop leadership skills in a dynamic and fun cultural environment.

Gain experience working with children and youth.

Classes run between 1.5 to 2 hours with classes on Wednesday and Saturday to sign up and volunteer for. The classes run for 8 weeks, the current classes for our fall session are linked here to check out. We are currently looking for volunteers for our Kinder Kids Art, Kinder Kids Pottery, and Kinder Kids Painting classes. Volunteers are encouraged to communicate with our Education Team to pick and choose the class(es) they’d like to volunteer with us for.

If you have any questions about our opportunities, please reach out to Bronwyn Gauley at education@vac.ca.

Look forward to hearing from you!


Organization: The Visual Arts Centre of Clarington

Volunteers are an active and integral part of the VAC team. This Fall, we're looking for students aged 14+ to assist during our Kids programs as a volunteer Studio Assistant!

Join the VAC’s team of dedicated Studio Assistants this Fall, and help us create a community where everyone's unique talents and perspectives are celebrated. With valuable leadership experience and the chance to make a positive impact on young artists, this volunteer opportunity is one you won't want to miss.

Studio Assistant- Main Tasks:

Assist Artist Instructor in implementing art activities for students aged 6-14 in a safe and supportive environment.Encourage students in exploring various art formsAssist with setting up and organizing art supplies and materials for activities. Help maintain a clean and organized art studio, cleaning up after activities, and ensuring proper storage of materials.Provide support to students to help them develop their artistic skills and express their creativity.Ensure the safety and well-being of students during art sessions, adhering to VAC guidelines and protocols.Collaborate with Artist Instructors to create a positive and inclusive atmosphere, fostering teamwork, respect, and cooperation among students.Engage in positive and constructive communication with students.Be a positive role model for students, exhibiting enthusiasm, creativity, and a passion for the arts.

As a volunteer at the VAC, you will: 

Gain experience working with a non-profit organization.

Develop leadership skills in a dynamic and fun cultural environment.

Gain experience working with children and youth.

Classes run between 1.5 to 2 hours with classes on Wednesday and Saturday to sign up and volunteer for. The classes run for 8 weeks, the current classes for our fall session are linked here to check out. We are currently looking for volunteers for our Kinder Kids Art, Kinder Kids Pottery, and Kinder Kids Painting classes. Volunteers are encouraged to communicate with our Education Team to pick and choose the class(es) they’d like to volunteer with us for.

If you have any questions about our opportunities, please reach out to Bronwyn Gauley at education@vac.ca.

Look forward to hearing from you!


Organization: The Visual Arts Centre of Clarington

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Postal Code: L1C 2H9

Allow Groups: No