What are the responsibilities and job description for the Volunteer - Prospectives Photography position at Extreme Kids and Crew?
Prospectives Photography
Are you looking to share your passion with the world? Are you excited by the chance to center and celebrate the experiences of neurodiverse children? Are you ready to make a difference and have a great time while doing it?
Whether you’re a student, professional, or just someone passionate about inclusion and fun, if the answer to any of the questions above is an enthusiastic yes, we’d love to have you on our team! Please consider joining Extreme Kids & Crew as a volunteer for our monthly Family Gatherings!
Extreme Kids and Crew (EKC) is an organization that provides play spaces for neurodivergent youth and their families. These collaborative community spaces foster self-confidence and community development for young people often isolated from public spaces. We are looking for enthusiastic, caring individuals to support our programs for neurodivergent children and their families. Volunteers assist in preparing the space for activities, and cleaning up after the fun is done. They engage with the kids throughout the session while encouraging creativity, participation, and joy throughout the session. This is a wonderful opportunity to build meaningful connections, be part of a supportive community, and directly impact the lives of amazing kids and families.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Perspectives Photography (In-person)
LOCATION
Brooklyn Public Library - Brower Park Branch at Brooklyn Children's Museum
155 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
DESCRIPTION
In this program, teens will have the opportunity to engage in visual conversations related to identity, community and social justice through the art of photography. Participants will learn about documentary photography and the history of photography in social justice in order to develop a better understanding of the power of the photographic image. They will be provided cameras that they will use to create conversations related to matters important to them and to learn how to bring awareness and share information through photographs.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Set-Up & Clean-Up: Help prepare the space before activities begin and tidy up after the fun.
- Engagement: Interact with the kids, encouraging creativity, participation, and joy throughout the session
TIME COMMITMENT
1.5 Hours
Tuesdays, 1:30 PM- 3:00PM
July 7, 14, 21, and 28
August 4, 11, 18, and 25
*Note: We are looking for volunteers willing to commit to pitching in at multiple Family Gatherings.
Qualifications:
- Fun and flexible.
- Sense of humor.
- Spanish-speaking and Mandarin-speaking volunteers are particularly encouraged to reach out.
- Experience working with young people, preferably neurodiverse young people.
- Photography experience is a plus.
Work Location: In person