Volunteer Opportunities in the Arts
Learn more about the visual and performing arts by volunteering with an arts organization. This is a great professional development opportunity for those who want to embark on an artistic career, work in education, or learn about leading cultural organizations. Volunteer opportunities include:
Administration
Helping in the office with mailings, data entry, and organizing
Marketing
Using graphic design skills to create marketing materials and help with social network marketing (Facebook, blog, online calendars, etc.)
Production
Hands-on training in the field working on art installations, sets, props, costumes, tech, etc.
Teaching
Working as an assistant to an arts instructor
Event Planning
Helping to plan and manage events
Research
Learning more about the arts by gathering and reporting new research
Leadership Experience
Leading art activities at local street fairs and leading story time reading with children
For more information, go to the organizations page to send an e-mail of interest to your chosen group.
Local Arts Education Advocacy Efforts
California Alliance for Arts Education (CAAE)
San Diego is participating in the Local Advocacy Network Project through CAAE which empowers communities to advocate for arts education on a state and local level. Business, community, education, parent, and arts organization leaders convene to identify common concerns and goals for their region. The goal is to build capacity in these communities and help them start and sustain successful advocacy efforts.
South Bay
The South Bay Alliance for Arts Education is a cadre of community arts leaders who serve as advocates for arts education programs in the Sweetwater Union High School District, the National School District, the Chula Vista Elementary School District, San Ysidro School District, and the South Bay Union School District. Their current effort is to survey the candidates who are currently running for school board elections in November to determine their support of arts education. Contact: Ron Bolles, Local Area Network Coordinator, 619-755-7255.
San Diego
San Diego Alliance for Arts Education is working in partnership with The San Diego Foundation. This grassroots coalition believes that all students have a right to have equal access to a quality education that includes the arts in the San Diego Unified School District and beyond. First year goals include: learning about what is possible in arts education reform, building relationships with decision makers, and becoming informed about the issues, ballot measures, and school board candidates who will make a difference.
Contact: Victoria Plettner-Saunders, Founder and Coordinator.
Encinitas
The Encinitas Alliance for Arts Education working group is comprised of businesses, administrators, arts education leaders, and community members who convene to insure arts education remains a part of the education of our children. Contact: Fran Carrillo.