Free Arts NYC Volunteer Application Form

FREE ARTS NYC

Mentor Application Form
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 Creative Lab, Portfolio Development, 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.*
Name*

First NameLast Name
Date of Birth

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Email*
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Phone Number*
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Address*

Street Address and Apt/Suite if applicable

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CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Demographics

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.
Gender

ManWomanGender Non-ConformingNon-BinaryTransgenderOtherPrefer not to say
Race

American Indian or Alaskan NativeAsianBlack or African American or AfricanHispanic or Latino or Latina or LatinX or LatineMiddle Eastern or North AfricanNative Hawaiian or Other Pacific IslanderWhiteOtherPrefer not to say
Ethnicity
Spoken Language(s)
Educational Background
College/School
Department/Field
Occupation
Company
Department/Position
Program Interest and Descriptions
Creative Lab is a 2-year program that supports high school students to pursue the education and creative career of their dreams! Over the course of 17 months (November 2025-June 2027), students and mentors work together to build portfolios, college application materials, professional skills, and explore creative careers. With the support of dedicated mentors and skill building workshops, students learn how to turn their passion for art into a degree and ultimately a career path!

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TAP (Teen Arts Program) 1, is a 2-year program designed for artistically driven 7th and 8th graders, pairing them with creative mentors to build both artistic and social-emotional skills. As the first stage of our scaffolded curriculum, TAP 1 establishes a consistent mentor-student relationship that provides guidance throughout their creative journey. Meeting 1-2x a month at the Free Arts studio or NYC cultural venues, creative mentors help students develop competitive portfolios for specialized high school applications. Students participate in monthly workshops focused on NYC DOE Portfolio Audition Requirements.
Select the program you are interested in applying for*
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 work in the creative industry? If so, what networks or professional development skills are you comfortable sharing with a teen mentee?*
Do you have an artist/ design/ relevant experience website? If so, please link below!
Please send your resume and a sample of your artwork to alexa.c@freeartsnyc.org
Select your available days
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Terms/ Conditions
Have you ever been arrested, cited, or charged with any criminal violation or misdemeanor?*

YesNo
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.
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!*
Date*

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TYPE YOUR NAME AS SIGNATURE*
If you have any questions, please reach out to our Creative Lab Manager, Alexa, at alexa.c@freeartsnyc.org or our Senior Program Manager, melanie.d@freeartsnyc.org.
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Demographics

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Program Interest and Descriptions

Please send your resume and a sample of your artwork to alexa.c@freeartsnyc.org

Terms/ Conditions

If you have any questions, please reach out to our Creative Lab Manager, Alexa, at alexa.c@freeartsnyc.org or our Senior Program Manager, melanie.d@freeartsnyc.org.