Art Docent Ministry
These great kids need positive ways to express themselves.
Studies have shown that at-risk kids who participate in art programs
develop higher self-esteem, more self-discipline, better social skills and
over-all improved behavior. Art improves attitudes toward school and
resistance to peer pressure. It increases the development of
communication, cooperation, problem solving and creative thinking.
Creative projects can open up these kids minds and allow them to
discover new talents. They can actually be motivated by their artwork.
Here is how the Echo Glen art docent program works:
A team of 2 volunteers go into a class once a month from 12:15 PM
to 1:24 PM - day of month decided by EG teacher & you – the
volunteer
- Lead Docent facilitates lessons & projects
which are already written with corresponding posters of ‘master
pieces’. This is the same program as most elementary schools have. The
only thing you need is to be comfortable leading a discussion for 5-10
minutes (discussion info provided & the kids do most of the talking).
There are no more than 10 students per class. After the discussion you
help them with their art project.
- Assistant – set up supplies & help &
encourage the students with their art project. All supplies are
provided.
This is an extremely rewarding program. The kids absolutely
love having their docents come in & look forward to our monthly projects.
It is therapeutic for at-risk kids to be able to express themselves through
art. For some, this is the one thing they can really succeed at.
These children come to understand that we invest
our time because we care; their lives are changed forever
when they discover someone cares.
Want more info? Ready to sign up? Contact
the Echo Glen Outreach Coordinator.
|