AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP - ARTZ Program Specialist

Summary

Host Site: ARTZ Philadelphia

About RSVP: The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) connects older adults to long-term, meaningful volunteer opportunities. A part of AmeriCorps Seniors, RSVP supports and engages over half a million volunteers, all 55+, nationwide.

Volunteers get to be a part of Philadelphia's rich history of community service and innovation. Join other volunteers to share ideas, build skills, and gain a new appreciation for the city!

About the Host Site: ARTZ Philadelphia enhances the quality of life and well-being of people living with dementia and their care partners through interactive art-making, music, and museum programming. Their goal is to build caring, supportive communities that promote and preserve dignity and to support the networks of care that maintain quality of life for those with dementia.

Time Commitment: At least 8 hours every month (roughly 2 hours per week)

Volunteer Activities and Responsibilities:

• Attend ARTZ programs and support program facilitators through intimate conversations with participants, making sure they feel seen, heard, and welcomed.
• Be a friendly and welcoming presence for participants.
• Connect with the participants and make them feel comfortable and valued.
• Validate individuals living with dementia (and sometimes their care partners) as they engage in expressive art-making projects; conversation-based visual arts and music programs; call-and-response, interactive music-making experiences; and other joyful interactions around arts and culture.
• Assist with greeting participants, creating nametags, and directing/escorting participants to the gallery space.

Volunteer Eligibility:

• Adults living in Philadelphia who are 55 years or older with:
  • A valid Passport, State Driver's License, or equivalent ID.
  • Safe and reliable access to a cell phone or email account.
  • 8 or more available hours every month.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Previous work or volunteer experience in arts & culture, social work, or art therapy is preferred, but not necessary.
• Comfort communicating over both telephone and email is strongly preferred.
• Experience using Audio/Visual equipment is preferred but not required.
• A good sense of humor is greatly preferred!

More Information:

• This is a consistent, ongoing volunteer role. This is not a one-off event.
• This volunteer role will require additional background checks and screenings for enrollment.
• This volunteer role will require visiting different sites throughout the city.
• ARTZ Philadelphia has additional requirements, such as:
  • Up to date COVID and Influenza vaccinations.
  • Additional on-site training and orientation.

Job Description

Host Site: ARTZ Philadelphia

About RSVP: The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) connects older adults to long-term, meaningful volunteer opportunities. A part of AmeriCorps Seniors, RSVP supports and engages over half a million volunteers, all 55+, nationwide.

Volunteers get to be a part of Philadelphia's rich history of community service and innovation. Join other volunteers to share ideas, build skills, and gain a new appreciation for the city!

About the Host Site: ARTZ Philadelphia enhances the quality of life and well-being of people living with dementia and their care partners through interactive art-making, music, and museum programming. Their goal is to build caring, supportive communities that promote and preserve dignity and to support the networks of care that maintain quality of life for those with dementia.

Time Commitment: At least 8 hours every month (roughly 2 hours per week)

Volunteer Activities and Responsibilities:

• Attend ARTZ programs and support program facilitators through intimate conversations with participants, making sure they feel seen, heard, and welcomed.
• Be a friendly and welcoming presence for participants.
• Connect with the participants and make them feel comfortable and valued.
• Validate individuals living with dementia (and sometimes their care partners) as they engage in expressive art-making projects; conversation-based visual arts and music programs; call-and-response, interactive music-making experiences; and other joyful interactions around arts and culture.
• Assist with greeting participants, creating nametags, and directing/escorting participants to the gallery space.

Volunteer Eligibility:

• Adults living in Philadelphia who are 55 years or older with:
  • A valid Passport, State Driver's License, or equivalent ID.
  • Safe and reliable access to a cell phone or email account.
  • 8 or more available hours every month.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Previous work or volunteer experience in arts & culture, social work, or art therapy is preferred, but not necessary.
• Comfort communicating over both telephone and email is strongly preferred.
• Experience using Audio/Visual equipment is preferred but not required.
• A good sense of humor is greatly preferred!

More Information:

• This is a consistent, ongoing volunteer role. This is not a one-off event.
• This volunteer role will require additional background checks and screenings for enrollment.
• This volunteer role will require visiting different sites throughout the city.
• ARTZ Philadelphia has additional requirements, such as:
  • Up to date COVID and Influenza vaccinations.
  • Additional on-site training and orientation.