Arts and Crafts Leader, Smith Memorial Playground

Posted by on November 25, 2013

Arts and Crafts Leader
Position Summary: The Arts and Crafts volunteer engages families and leads arts and crafts projects.

Key Responsibilities:
•    Lead arts and crafts activities for children 5 years old and under

Reports to: Programs Manager
Time Commitment: Third Friday of the month, 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.

Qualifications:
•    Must be comfortable with young children and enjoy arts and crafts
•    Be comfortable with people of various ages and diverse backgrounds
•    Be comfortable working independently

Support: The Programs Manager will be available for questions and assistance
Security Clearances: Child abuse clearance and criminal background check are required and must be provided by the volunteer.

Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse is a non-profit organization located in East Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, PA.  Founded over 100 years ago to provide opportunities for imaginative and creative play for children, Smith’s 16,000 square foot Playhouse and 6 ½ acre Playground welcome 180,000 visitors annually.  Smith’s mission is to provide children 10 and under from diverse backgrounds with free and accessible one-of-a kind play experiences that meet their physical, behavioral, and developmental needs.  The Playhouse is open year-round for children 5 and under, and the Playground is open April – October for children 10 and under.  Admission is free.  SMITH is easily accessible from Kelly Drive, Route 76, or SEPTA bus #32 which stops at the Fairmount Park entrance at 33rd and Oxford Streets.

If interested, please email Naomi Roberson at [email protected].


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