volunteers/instructors to help lead music, art, theater, or sports programs Job at Readers 2 Leaders Academy, Petersburg, VA

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  • Readers 2 Leaders Academy
  • Petersburg, VA

Job Description


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!

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Local area, Flexible hours, Monday to Friday,

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