Volunteer Art Class Assistant – Cool Arts Society

Cool Arts Society is a non-profit organization based in Kelowna that provides inclusive art opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
We are looking for volunteers to assist in our art classes at the Rotary Centre for the Arts.

🎨 Volunteer Positions Available:
A three-month commitment, from Monday January 5 to Saturday March 28, with a once-a-week participation.

- Pottery classes
1 volunteers needed every Monday, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am

- Fiber art classes
2 volunteers needed every Thursday, from 9:45 am to 11:45 am

- Print media classes
1 volunteers needed every Friday, from 9:45 am to 11:45 am

This commitment ensures meaningful continuity for the artists and plays an essential role in supporting the quality and consistency of the workshops.

As a Volunteer Art Class Assistant, you will support the instructor and artists by:
-> Encouraging and supporting students during class
-> Offering assistance as needed (e.g., tying an apron, mixing colors, drawing or painting alongside the student, etc.)
-> Documenting classes with photos of the artists at work
-> Helping set up and clean up art materials

What skills are we looking for?
- Patience and empathy
- Reliability and commitment
- Interest in art and inclusive communities
- Good communication skills

No artistic experience is required, just patience, enthusiasm, and a willingness to contribute to a creative, inclusive environment. At Cool Arts, classes are always filled with joy.