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Arts of Life Volunteer Specialist, VISTA member

Founded in 2000 on Chicago’s near west side in collaboration with local Chicago artists. Arts of Life became Chicago’s first alternative day program for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities that focused exclusively on artistic vocational opportunities. Arts of Life is guided by a progressive vision to put inclusivity and creativity first in support of adult artists with developmental and intellectual disabilities. The defining hallmark of our program is our dedication to a culture of collective decision-making, which ensures that we are all proactive members of a shared artistic community with a voice in every aspect of our studio programming. Above all, we strive to create and maintain a community of equals who push each other to become the best version of themselves, including artists, staff, volunteers, interns, etc. Arts of Life serves 60+ artists through our two studio locations, community programs, and in-home weekly art support. Our North Shore Studio is located in the Northern suburb of Glenview and the Chicago Studio is located in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago. We are now supporting artists in the community in Woodlawn and Highland Park. Arts of Life has a unique exhibition space, Circle Contemporary, with year-round programming featuring guest curators and artists. Our studio artists’ work has been featured in prestigious venues throughout the world, including EXPO CHI, NADA MIA, The Outsider Art Fair NY, Art Fair TYO, Carl Hammer Gallery, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, INTUIT Center for Outside Art, and Museum of Everything in London.

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Member Duties : Arts of Life seeks a VISTA Member to revamp our volunteer and intern programs. Key responsibilities include: Identifying organizational needs for volunteers. Creating and implementing recruitment and training processes. Building relationships with collaborative partners. Developing systems to track and recognize volunteer contributions.Assessing long-term needs for program growth to inform future planning. VISTA Members should work independently and enjoy autonomy. Duties include managing and scheduling the volunteer program, leading presentations, and facilitating small group activities. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, along with proficiency in Google Sheets and Google Workspace. We are committed to fostering a respectful community where every voice is heard. We seek someone dedicated to upholding our values and artistic mission.

Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Housing , Training , Health Coverage* , Stipend , Living Allowance , Relocation Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend .


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.

Terms : Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas : Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach .

Skills : General Skills , Non-Profit Management .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
Arts of Life Volunteer Specialist, VISTA member

Program Start/End Date
09/08/2024 - 09/06/2025

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
Associates degree (AA)

Age Requirement
Minimum: 20 Maximum: None

Program Locations	ILLINOIS Chicago

Accepting Applications
From 09/08/2024 To 02/28/2025

Contact	Alexis Krbes
2010 W Carroll Ave
Chicago IL 60612
3128292787
akrebs@artsoflife.org
https://artsoflife.org/

Listing ID	124521


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