VOLUNTEER WITH
SHUTTER & STRUM
Become a Workshop Facilitator
• Share your expertise in photography, music, songwriting, art gallery curation, painting, writing, or any other creative topic by leading free workshops for youth and adults (NOTE: If you would like to get paid for your contributions, we also have positions available to lead fee-based workshops).
• Develop and help us to plan engaging lesson plans that are aligned with Shutter and Strum's values of mindfulness, self-expression, and healing through the arts.
• Provide individual guidance and support to students, fostering their artistic growth and confidence.
Share Your Creative Skills
• Develop teaching materials like music sheets, song lyrics, or art project templates.
• Perform music or showcase your art at fundraising events or student presentations.
Offer Mentorship and Support
• Become a mentor to at-risk youth, providing guidance and support outside of workshops.
• Share your personal experiences of overcoming challenges and using the arts for healing and empowerment.
• Organize field trips, guest speaker sessions, or career exploration opportunities for students.
Donate Equipment and Supplies
• Donate gently used art supplies like paints, brushes, canvases, clay, sewing materials, or musical instruments. Every bit fuels imagination and empowers creation.
• Cameras, microphones, enlargers, and computers can open doors to film photography, music recording, songwriting, and various visual art forms. Give your tech equipment a second life and inspire innovative expression.
• Tables, chairs, easels, and display cases will help us to maintain welcoming and productive space for learning and creative exploration.
Assist with Program Operations
• Lend a hand in the day-to-day functioning of our center, including administrative tasks, event planning, and logistics support.
• Help manage inventory and resources for workshops and gallery activities.
• Assist with marketing and outreach efforts in the local area and online to raise awareness about our programs.
Fundraising and Grant Writing Support
• Assist with grant applications and research potential funding opportunities to support Shutter and Strum's free programs.
• Organize fundraising events or campaigns to secure financial support from the community.
• Advocate for the organization's mission and value proposition to potential donors and sponsors.
Share Your Business Expertise
• Share your marketing, branding, or social media know-how to help us build an impactful online presence, attract more students/organizational partners, and market our programs.
• Help us with your budgeting, bookkeeping, and fundraising expertise. We welcome any insights that can assist us in keeping our programs thriving and resources flowing.
• Help us plan and carry out workshops, exhibitions, and performances that are memorable experiences for everyone.