Free Arts NYC Volunteer Application Form

FREE ARTS NYC

Mentor Application Form- Portfolio Development Program
Free Arts NYC Teen Arts Program offers dynamic opportunities for participants to gain access to the arts academically and professionally and build a pathway to success with the support of a long term mentor. Program opportunities include Portfolio Development, Creative Lab, and paid Internships.

We encourage the participation of volunteers who support our mission and are willing to contribute. The information provided through this form will be kept confidential and will help us determine the most satisfying and appropriate volunteer opportunity for you.

*Volunteers are only able to participate in Free Arts NYC programs upon completion of a clear background check. Authorization for the background check will be supplied to the volunteer prior to their start date. Free Arts NYC will assume all costs for the background check. Free Arts NYC reserves the right to judge which offenses revealed in a background check may disqualify applicants.*
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Free Arts NYC is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring diversity in our volunteer community and does not discriminate against persons because of age, race, color, creed, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, or veteran status. Demographic information will be used solely for the purpose of meeting reporting requirements of funders. Your answers to these questions will not affect your ability to volunteer in any way, and your response is optional.
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Program Interest and Description

Portfolio Development: Over the course of 9 months (May- January), teens and mentors work to research prospective schools, develop a visual arts portfolio, and prepare for the rigorous application, interview, and audition process.
Why would you like to volunteer with Free Arts NYC? Do you have any volunteering experience? If yes, please describe.
Do you have any experience in fine arts/ arts education? If so, please briefly explain.
Do you have an artist/ design/ relevant experience website? If so, please link below!
Select your available days
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Have you ever been arrested, cited, or charged with any criminal violation or misdemeanor?

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If Yes, please explain. Please note: If matched with a teen, all mentors are required to undergo DOE fingerprinting as part of the application process.
Are you vaccinated against Covid-19?

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How did you hear about us?

Free Arts NYC Website/ GoogleIdealist.orgFree Arts staff member/ mentorCompany (Please specify below)NYFAOther
If Other, please let us know:
Please submit name and email for 2-3 references!
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If you have any questions, please reach out to our Portfolio Development Manager, Melanie, at melanie.d@freeartsnyc.org
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If you have any questions, please reach out to our Portfolio Development Manager, Melanie, at melanie.d@freeartsnyc.org