Needs From: Belmont Office of Community-Engaged Learning and Service

Volunteer: Creative Support Peer Team Volunteer

Overview

Creative Support Peer Team volunteers provide encouragement, guidance, and hands-on assistance to Daybreak Arts artists. Peer Support can be professional artists or community volunteers who want to help emerging artists succeed. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys supporting others, celebrating creativity, and being part of a collaborative learning environment.

Timeline

Begin May 2026Artist Solo Shows - July 2026

Responsibilities

Check in regularly with artists to provide support, encouragement, and guidance on program activities.Assist with hands-on learning, including helping artists set up and install artwork, complete forms or paperwork, and manage materials.Celebrate artists’ successes and help troubleshoot challenges in a supportive, constructive way.Participate in team meetings or check-ins with program staff to stay aligned on artist progress and needs.Foster a positive, inclusive, and encouraging learning environment.

Qualifications / Skills

Passion for supporting artists and the arts community.Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate, encourage, and actively listen.Flexible and able to adapt to the needs of individual artists.No formal art experience required, though a familiarity with artistic practices is a plus.

Impact

Peer Support volunteers play a vital role in helping artists build confidence, complete projects, and navigate the program successfully, ensuring that every participant feels supported and empowered.

Agency: Daybreak Arts

Overview

Creative Support Peer Team volunteers provide encouragement, guidance, and hands-on assistance to Daybreak Arts artists. Peer Support can be professional artists or community volunteers who want to help emerging artists succeed. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys supporting others, celebrating creativity, and being part of a collaborative learning environment.

Timeline

Begin May 2026Artist Solo Shows - July 2026

Responsibilities

Check in regularly with artists to provide support, encouragement, and guidance on program activities.Assist with hands-on learning, including helping artists set up and install artwork, complete forms or paperwork, and manage materials.Celebrate artists’ successes and help troubleshoot challenges in a supportive, constructive way.Participate in team meetings or check-ins with program staff to stay aligned on artist progress and needs.Foster a positive, inclusive, and encouraging learning environment.

Qualifications / Skills

Passion for supporting artists and the arts community.Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate, encourage, and actively listen.Flexible and able to adapt to the needs of individual artists.No formal art experience required, though a familiarity with artistic practices is a plus.

Impact

Peer Support volunteers play a vital role in helping artists build confidence, complete projects, and navigate the program successfully, ensuring that every participant feels supported and empowered.

Agency: Daybreak Arts

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37207

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: TN Craft Fair Volunteer

Join us at our booth in the kids tent at the TN Craft Fair! Volunteers will assist Daybreak Arts artists in helping kids make beaded bracelets. This volunteer opportunity involves interacting with kids and their families to complete the designated craft activity and sharing about Daybreak Arts' mission with those that come by. 

Volunteer Shift Options

Friday, May 1st 10am - 2pmFriday, May 1st 2pm - 6pmSaturday, May 2nd 10am - 2pmSaturday, May 2nd 2pm - 6pm

Agency: Daybreak Arts

Join us at our booth in the kids tent at the TN Craft Fair! Volunteers will assist Daybreak Arts artists in helping kids make beaded bracelets. This volunteer opportunity involves interacting with kids and their families to complete the designated craft activity and sharing about Daybreak Arts' mission with those that come by. 

Volunteer Shift Options

Friday, May 1st 10am - 2pmFriday, May 1st 2pm - 6pmSaturday, May 2nd 10am - 2pmSaturday, May 2nd 2pm - 6pm

Agency: Daybreak Arts

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: May 1, 2026 through May 2, 2026

Zip Code: 37203

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Organize an Art Supply Drive

Volunteers can help work on varieties of tasks such as identifying hosting groups or drop-off locations, dates, and promoting such events. 

Agency: Daybreak Arts

Volunteers can help work on varieties of tasks such as identifying hosting groups or drop-off locations, dates, and promoting such events. 

Agency: Daybreak Arts

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37207

Allow Groups: No