Volunteer
“The quality of your life will be determined by the quality of your contribution. When you work to improve the lives of others, your life improves automatically.” –Kurek Ashley, international best-selling author of the book How would love respond.
Volunteering offers vital help to people in need, supports worthwhile causes and builds the community. It further provides you, the volunteer, with a great sense of purpose, boosting your physical and mental health. Volunteering is thus a shared strength that improves overall well-being.
At ART:DIS, we enable students of differentiated learning levels to tap into their artistic potential, empowering them to expand their horizons and be part of the community via inclusive engagements. By advocating and creating opportunities for persons with disabilities through the arts, we hope to build a society that embraces diversity.
If you share the same belief as us, then volunteer with us today so that we can double our impact.
Volunteer With Us
Service-based
Volunteers support our students/artists with disabilities through consistent interaction (e.g. befriending, class buddies, facilitators etc.). The commitment required for this level of service is regular.
Skills-based
Volunteers support ART:DIS by way of their talents, experiences and resources, building and strengthening the capacity of the charity (e.g. web designers, photographers, accountants, legal consultants etc.). The commitment required for this level of service is usually on a needs basis.
Events-based
Volunteers support our students/artists with disabilities and our staff at events or special projects (e.g. ushering, serving as visual guide, fundraising, manning of booths etc.). The commitment required for this level of service is usually on an ad-hoc basis.
Self-initiated projects
Volunteers support through projects initiated by their institutions to create awareness or raise funds in support of ART:DIS (e.g. in-house company talks, charity runs/walks/auctions, exhibiting artworks for sale in institutions). The commitment required for this level of service is usually on an ad-hoc basis.
What Volunteers Say About ART:DIS
“ART:DIS is a dedicated organization, with staff who are very understanding and willing to teach me to perform my role. I personally love the idea of helping persons with disabilities through the arts as art is a medium that enables one to gain confidence and be expressive. Through volunteering at ART:DIS, I realised that everyone is able in their own way.”
“One of the best parts about volunteering at ART:DIS is watching persons with disabilities pursue their interest in the arts so passionately. I have lost count of the number of times I was blown away by the artworks created by these artists with disabilities. I hope more will come to realise that being disabled does not mean that one is any less capable.”
“I believe art is for everyone and anyone, regardless of abilities. This is why I choose to volunteer at ART:DIS as they empower persons with disabilities through the arts. I am happy to be part of this community that encourages greater inclusivity in Singapore.”
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AdvocateFAQ
- What kind of volunteering opportunities are available?
You may volunteer in classes, at events or on projects. Please refer below for current available opportunities.
- How do I sign-up to be a volunteer?
Simply fill up this form and we will be in touch.
- Do I need to know art or music in order to volunteer in class?
No, though it is good to have some prior knowledge in the arts.
- Will you be offering training to volunteers?
Regardless of your preference in activity or opportunity, all volunteers who sign up with ART:DIS will be welcomed with a resource pack. It contains information on how you can interact positively with persons with disabilities.
For volunteers in class, you will learn along the way as you get to know our students. Our teachers, who are trained in special needs education, will also be in class to answer any questions you might have.
For event volunteers, we will conduct several briefings before the event. If there are activities with complicated procedures, we may ask you to come down for a pre-event dry-run or rehearsal.
- Is there a minimum age to volunteer?
Due to the vulnerability of the community we serve, volunteers need to be at least 16 years of age and have a keen sense of responsibility.
- Are there opportunities for corporate volunteerism?
Yes, there are two main ways for this – either via one-off projects where your team volunteers at an event of ART:DIS, or via a self-initiated project. Please speak to our volunteer manager nardha@artdis.org.sg about your idea.
Volunteering Opportunities
ART:DIS welcomes any volunteers who would like to discover art through the eyes of persons with disabilities. Share your expertise with, meet new people and enrich the lives of others, as well as your own. Please reach out to nardha@artdis.org.sg for opportunities.
Volunteers In Action
