Assistant in Youth Art Classes

Organization Details
Organization Name: Forum Art Centre
Address: 120 Eugenie St
Winnipeg MB  R2H 0X7
Website: https://forumartcentre.com/
Organizational Description: Forum Art Centre is a community arts centre in the heart of St. Boniface that has been active in Winnipeg for over 60 years! We offer an expanding range of art classes and workshops for adults, teens, preteens, and children (7+) in mediums such as painting, drawing, mixed media, and clay. As a registered charitable organization Forum Art Centre's mission is to be inclusive of anyone wanting to learn about art. By offering youth bursaries, free supplies to youth, a flexible pricing scale for all ages, and outreach art programs - we aim to minimize the barriers in accessing visual arts education.

Forum Art Centre also hosts several community art events each year, including student and instructor art shows, markets with local artists, and ongoing art and book sales!
Volunteer Opportunity Details
Volunteer Opportunity ID: 6296
   
Description of Duties:

This volunteer will assist in youth art classes on Saturdays or Sundays during our Spring 2026 session (10 weeks, April 18 - June 21).


Forum Art Centre is a community arts centre, non-profit organization, and registered charity with a mission to make art education accessible for all! We offer several youth art classes that would benefit from the support of enthusiastic and creative volunteers to help instructors, staff, and youth at the centre. The duties of this position will vary based on the needs of the classes and the centre, but will include the following:



  • Assist instructors with their classroom setup - arranging tables and chairs, gathering art supplies (note, all supplies for youth classes are provided).

  • Assist students with art making as needed, providing ongoing support and encouragement - may include operating hot glue guns, hand sewing etc.

  • Help the instructor maintain a safe and respectful classroom.

  • Assist students and instructors with cleanup at the end of class, ensuring that the space is left in good order (cleaning tables, picking up debris off the floor, all paint brushes and trays washed, dried, and put away etc.)

  • Help to maintain order in the art supplies area, as time allows.

   
Skills Required:

  • Adaptable to change in a busy environment

  • Ability to multitask with ongoing needs of youth students

  • Awareness and empathy for the needs of students

  • Experience working with children is a significant asset

  • Experience in visual arts will also be helpful

   
Skills Gained/Related Careers:

Skills Gained



  • Refine or develop an ability to work with youth who have a diverse set of needs

  • Gain experience in classroom management

  • Learn to create a safe and welcoming environment for youth

  • Grow leadership and collaboration skills

  • Foster critical thinking, adaptability, and creative problem-solving skills


Related Careers



  • Elementary school education

  • Visual artist

  • Art instructor

  • Childcare worker

  • Social worker

  • Community arts programming

  • Non-profit/registered charity work

  • Customer service & reception

   
Age: 16-17, 18-30, 31-54, 55+
Time Commitment:
Daytime
Evening
Weekend
Flexible Hours

Current Shift Options (3 hours):



  • Saturday Mornings - 10:00am to 1:00pm

  • Saturday Afternoons - 12:30pm to 3:30pm

  • Sunday Mornings - 10:00am to 1:00pm

Location of volunteer opportunity: Winnipeg
- St. Boniface
Does opportunity require a criminal record check? Yes
Will cost be reimbursed? No
Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? Yes
Will cost be reimbursed? No
Opportunity is available to candidates that: Fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit
French speaking / Bilingual (French and English)
Organization will provide: Supervision
Training/Orientation
How to Apply:
Closing Date: Apr 30, 2026