Digital Arts & Music Instructor for Urban Youth, Greater Boston Vineyard Christian Fellowship, Cambridge, Massachusetts

 Description

Opportunity Description:
 The Greater Boston Vineyard works in partnership with a local affordably housing complex where approximatley  
2000 people reside, representing over 20 different countries.  Most of the residents are 1st or 2nd generation 
immigrants whose first language is not English.  Its a community of families working very hard to become 
integrated and truly thrive here in Cambridge. The unique cultures and friendly atmosphere make this a lively, 
diverse and friendly community!
 
 The apartment complex has recently constructed a brand new computer lab.  By providing computer access, the 
center works to increase technological literacy and decrease the digital divide.  Among other things, the 
computer center enables adults to create resumes, find jobs, and connect with friends & family members across the 
world and helps kids complete homework assignments, conduct research and learn typing skills. 
 
 The Computer Center is looking to expand their services and is look for individuals to teach computer 
classes.  Individuals are needed to teach an array of different computer courses.  Classes run in 8-week sessions and 
are open to residents living in the apartment complex. 
 
 Individuals could partner with a friend and do team teaching for a class.  
 
 Organization Description:
 The Greater Boston Vineyard works to empower impossibly great communities.  Through the context of 
relationships and by partnering with other organizations, we believe that we each can play an integral role in helping to 
build healthy, sustainable communities, bridging the lines of class and race and tangibly expressing 
compassion and justice.

 Requirements 

We are looking for an indvidual to lead a digital arts and music program for middle-school and high school 
kids in order to  introduce kids to some of the many uses of computer and potentially things that would interest 
them in future career choices. 
 
 Computers currently have some photo and music editing software, but more could be purchased as necessary. 
 
 Individual must be energetic, patient, good with kids, flexible and able to take initiative in planning and 
leading a class of (on average) 5 people, with a time-commitment of 1-2 hours a week. (Class time can be 
determined based on your availability)

References from people who have done Short Term Missions with this organization before are available upon 
request. Submit "I Want to Volunteer!" to receive more information.

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