volunteers/instructors to help lead music, art, theater, or sports programs

Summary

🎨🎭 Calling All Creatives, Performers & Coaches! 🥁⚽

Readers 2 Leaders Academy is looking for passionate volunteers to share their talents with young minds!

Are you someone who loves:

🎵 Music – Drumming, singing, or rhythm & movement?

🎨 Art – Painting, coloring, sculpting, or crafts?

🎭 Theater – Storytelling, drama games, or character play?

⚽ Sports & Movement – Fitness games, yoga, or coordination skills?

We’d love to invite you to join our Creative Electives Program, where local talent meets early childhood education!

We're looking for volunteers or part-time instructors to visit once a month (or more) and lead engaging, age-appropriate sessions for our amazing little learners (ages 2–5).

This is a perfect opportunity if you:

✅ Enjoy working with children

✅ Want to give back to the community

✅ Need volunteer hours or portfolio experience

✅ Are passionate about your craft and want to inspire the next generation

📍 Located in Petersburg, VA

🗓️ Flexible scheduling (monthly visits or more)

🧠 All content should be fun, safe, hands-on, and child-friendly!

Interested?

Let’s build creativity and confidence together!

Duties

🌟 What You'll Do

• Visit our center once a month for 3–4 hours
• Lead a fun, age-appropriate activity in an area you love:
• 🎵 Music | 🎨 Art | 🎭 Theater | ⚽ Sports | 🧘 Dance | ✂️ Crafts | 🧪 STEAM
• Work with small groups (2–8 children) in a warm and safe environment
• Choose your age group and design your session with our support
• Let us know at least 1 week in advance if you need supplies—we can provide them or you’re welcome to bring your own

Requirements

👶 Who We're Looking For

• Volunteers ages 16+, no experience required—just passion and patience!
• High school students, college students, retirees, educators, artists, community leaders—ALL are welcome
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Availability Monday through Friday 10-12 PM 2-4 PM
• Must be comfortable engaging with young children in a creative, structured environment

Benefits

🎓 Why Volunteer with Us?

✅ Earn community service hours or college volunteer credit

✅ Gain hands-on experience working with children

✅ Be considered for future paid positions (as funding allows)

✅ Build connections with other community organizations

✅ Share your talent and make a lasting impact in a child’s life!