Volunteer: Community Center VolunteerSpark Central is your connection to creative destinations of all kinds. We are an arts-based community center where people of all ages can access our high-speed Internet, technology, rich and imaginative programming, and a curated book and media collection. Center Volunteers will be trained on our library system, KOHA. For volunteers looking for front facing clerical experience, this is the place for you! Volunteer Duties As a volunteer, run our front desk and help patrons check out materials, access the web, use technology, and get help with what they need. They also keep our center tidy and may be tasked with doing light data entry. You’ll welcome people who come in, be a resource for those seeking help with a project, or share with those who just want to chat about who you are and what you know. It's a great way to help others, connect with like-minded people, and hang out in a space where exciting connections will be happening all the time. HOURS POSSIBLE: 2-4 hours a week, during our open hours of Tues-Fri from 2pm-7pm and Saturday 2pm-5pm. REQUIREMENTS: Must have a positive, can-do attitude, be reliable and punctual, and trustworthy. Must pass a background check. Must also be welcoming to people of all backgrounds, lifestyles, and ages. Must have basic computer skills, such as typing, web navigation, etc. Must be reliable, punctual, and great with people.Agency: Spark Central Spark Central is your connection to creative destinations of all kinds. We are an arts-based community center where people of all ages can access our high-speed Internet, technology, rich and imaginative programming, and a curated book and media collection. Center Volunteers will be trained on our library system, KOHA. For volunteers looking for front facing clerical experience, this is the place for you! Volunteer Duties As a volunteer, run our front desk and help patrons check out materials, access the web, use technology, and get help with what they need. They also keep our center tidy and may be tasked with doing light data entry. You’ll welcome people who come in, be a resource for those seeking help with a project, or share with those who just want to chat about who you are and what you know. It's a great way to help others, connect with like-minded people, and hang out in a space where exciting connections will be happening all the time. HOURS POSSIBLE: 2-4 hours a week, during our open hours of Tues-Fri from 2pm-7pm and Saturday 2pm-5pm. REQUIREMENTS: Must have a positive, can-do attitude, be reliable and punctual, and trustworthy. Must pass a background check. Must also be welcoming to people of all backgrounds, lifestyles, and ages. Must have basic computer skills, such as typing, web navigation, etc. Must be reliable, punctual, and great with people.Agency: Spark Central Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: >18 years old Zip Code: 99201 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: STAR Afterschool Program VolunteerWhat is STAR? The mission of STAR (Storytelling, Teaching Artists, Arts Integration, and Resilience) is to provide creative education through access to the arts and technology for 3rd through 5th graders at Holmes and Garfield elementary schools and 6th through 8th graders at Yasuhara Middle School. STAR creates a safe, consistent learning space with Lead Teachers and volunteers who cultivate trust, get to know participants' passions and interests, foster collaborative friendships, set the culture, and provide social-emotional learning tools that strengthen wellbeing beyond the classroom. STAR features professional Teaching Artists, designers, and innovators who guide students through projects that strengthen artistic skills, foster problem-solving, and introduce new mediums for creative expression. STAR is organized into month-long units that engage students in projects like comic books, dance, animation, and provides opportunities to try traditional artistic mediums like charcoal, pastels, paints, and more. Our middle school program is more flexible and follows the interests of enrolled participants; starting with beading and drawing techniques using animated characters as examples and expanding into other exciting projects to push them as sculptors, digital designers, printmakers, movie directors, and more. Lead Teachers, Teaching Artists, and volunteer mentors guide and support students in identifying ideas and developing them into powerful, tangible expressions of student voice. STAR students love their volunteer mentors. If you enjoy spending time with elementary or middle school students, they want to meet you! Mentors receive training from Spark Central to help encourage and develop STAR students’ creativity and build positive, playful relationships with them. Expertise in visual arts, performing arts, entrepreneurship, and other subjects explored in the program are not required - all you need is a desire to share yourself with these cool kids! Agency: Spark Central What is STAR? The mission of STAR (Storytelling, Teaching Artists, Arts Integration, and Resilience) is to provide creative education through access to the arts and technology for 3rd through 5th graders at Holmes and Garfield elementary schools and 6th through 8th graders at Yasuhara Middle School. STAR creates a safe, consistent learning space with Lead Teachers and volunteers who cultivate trust, get to know participants' passions and interests, foster collaborative friendships, set the culture, and provide social-emotional learning tools that strengthen wellbeing beyond the classroom. STAR features professional Teaching Artists, designers, and innovators who guide students through projects that strengthen artistic skills, foster problem-solving, and introduce new mediums for creative expression. STAR is organized into month-long units that engage students in projects like comic books, dance, animation, and provides opportunities to try traditional artistic mediums like charcoal, pastels, paints, and more. Our middle school program is more flexible and follows the interests of enrolled participants; starting with beading and drawing techniques using animated characters as examples and expanding into other exciting projects to push them as sculptors, digital designers, printmakers, movie directors, and more. Lead Teachers, Teaching Artists, and volunteer mentors guide and support students in identifying ideas and developing them into powerful, tangible expressions of student voice. STAR students love their volunteer mentors. If you enjoy spending time with elementary or middle school students, they want to meet you! Mentors receive training from Spark Central to help encourage and develop STAR students’ creativity and build positive, playful relationships with them. Expertise in visual arts, performing arts, entrepreneurship, and other subjects explored in the program are not required - all you need is a desire to share yourself with these cool kids! Agency: Spark Central Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 99201 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Technology InternDescription
Spark Central is your connection to creative destinations of all kinds. We are a community gathering place and creative learning center where people of all ages can access our high-speed Internet (1,000 Mbps), technology, rich and imaginative programming, and a curated book and media collection. Building on our neighborhood's rail yard roots, Spark Central is at the junction between where people are, and where they want to go. One of the key ways we foster creativity and future success is by infusing writing, reading, and communication skills into our dynamic menu of programs for adults, teens, and kids. We believe these skills are the foundation of future success in the Information Age, where the jobs of tomorrow haven’t been created yet. From learning to write code to learning to write a story, we offer community members a one-way ticket to growth and opportunity. Spark Central is looking for a Technology Intern to support all areas of our technology, including maintenance of our technology resources, designing tech-related programming, providing “office hours” for tech-related learning, and increasing our capacity for tech education for the community. This position is unpaid or for college credit only. Applicants seeking college credit are responsible for submitting necessary information fulfillment requirements to Spark Central.
COMMITMENT Please note that we’re flexible and willing to work around an existing commitment. Summer: Late June, July, and August; 10-15 hours a week as available Academic year: One or more semesters; 10-15 hours a week as available
DESCRIPTION The Technology Intern is someone who is has a passion for technology and creativity. They are eager to share their love of coding, technology, and robotics with Spark Central patrons and are comfortable working with a variety of ages. Experience with robotics, coding, and/or high tech is a plus. Interns also complete a project of passion during their internship that benefits Spark Central’s patrons. This could include designing a new program, leading a project, or developing a system to help our technology and programs run more smoothly.
RESPONSIBILITIES Tech Interns will work with the Volunteer Associate and other IT Volunteers to provide “office hours” for the community where they share their technology expertise and educate patrons on how to use the technology accessible at Spark Central. These interns will also design systems and guides to make our technology more accessible to the public and may design tech-based programming for various age groups. Part of each intern’s schedule will be tailored to your specific talents and area of study.
DESIRED QUALITIES The ideal Technology Intern is someone who relates well to youth as well as adults and is inspired by helping them find the best ways to learn. We seek someone who takes great joy in teaching others, loses track of time in this pursuit, has a nuanced, intelligent sense of humor, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment without losing their cool. Other qualities include: Outgoing individual who has experience working with people of diverse cultures and a variety of ages Responsible self-starter; task and detail-oriented Experience with robotics, coding, and/or other technology Comfort with both Mac and PC interfaces Strong verbal and written communication skills Above-average—bordering on exceptional—organizational skills Has patience, stamina, and flexibility to work in a busy, active environment with interruptions Reliable—good at watching the time
PERKS As an intern at Spark Central, you’ll connect with a wide variety of talented people in our community, learn new skills, and shape our patrons’ user experience. Internships are also a fabulous way to get experience in the field. We also offer interns: Free entrance to adult workshops under $40 during your internship A letter of recommendation upon successful completion of you internship
HOW TO APPLY Please email a resumé and letter of interest to info@sparkwestcentral.org. In your letter, tell us why you are interested in the Technology Internship and what you believe you will bring to Spark Central.
COMMITMENT Please note that we’re flexible and willing to work around an existing commitment. Summer: Late June, July, and August; 10-15 hours a week as available Academic year: One or more semesters; 10-15 hours a week as available
DESCRIPTION The Marketing Intern is someone who is has a passion for community, designing experiences for others, and event planning. They love meeting new people, building community connections, and enjoy being out and about in the community. They are comfortable working with a variety of ages and are action-oriented. Interns also complete a project of passion during their internship that benefits Spark Central and its patrons. This could include developing an outreach/marketing project, taking a lead role in an existing project, or designing a new system based on marketing.
RESPONSIBILITIES The Marketing Intern will work with the Spark Central Creative Team to plan and execute marketing campaigns, development-related events, publicity for our programs and space, and more. The Marketing Intern to support our outreach and marketing to the West Central neighborhood and the broader Spokane community, including networking, neighborhood engagement, literature distribution, social media, pop-up neighborhood programs, and more. Part of each intern’s schedule will be tailored to your specific talents and area of study.
DESIRED QUALITIES The ideal Marketing Intern is someone who is not afraid to jump into the fray and make stuff happen. They relate well to youth as well as adults and are inspired by helping them find the best ways to learn. We seek someone who takes great joy in teaching others, loses track of time in this pursuit, has a nuanced, intelligent sense of humor, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment without losing their cool. This person understands the importance of detail and appreciates the use of the Oxford comma. Other qualities include: Outgoing individual who has experience working with people of diverse cultures and a variety of ages Responsible self-starter; task and detail-oriented Experience with robotics, coding, and/or other technology Comfort with both Mac and PC interfaces Strong verbal and written communication skills Above-average—bordering on exceptional—organizational skills Has patience, stamina, and flexibility to work in a busy, active environment with interruptions Reliable—good at watching the time
PERKS As an intern at Spark Central, you’ll connect with a wide variety of talented people in our community, learn new skills, and have a hand in pulling off our dynamic programs. Internships are also a fabulous way to get experience in the field. We also offer interns: Free entrance to adult workshops under $40 during your internship A letter of recommendation upon successful completion of you internship
HOW TO APPLY Please email a resumé and letter of interest to kate@sparkwestcentral.org. In your letter, tell us why you are interested in the Marketing Internship and what you believe you will bring to Spark Central. Agency: Spark Central Description
Spark Central is your connection to creative destinations of all kinds. We are a community gathering place and creative learning center where people of all ages can access our high-speed Internet (1,000 Mbps), technology, rich and imaginative programming, and a curated book and media collection. Building on our neighborhood's rail yard roots, Spark Central is at the junction between where people are, and where they want to go. One of the key ways we foster creativity and future success is by infusing writing, reading, and communication skills into our dynamic menu of programs for adults, teens, and kids. We believe these skills are the foundation of future success in the Information Age, where the jobs of tomorrow haven’t been created yet. From learning to write code to learning to write a story, we offer community members a one-way ticket to growth and opportunity. Spark Central is looking for a Technology Intern to support all areas of our technology, including maintenance of our technology resources, designing tech-related programming, providing “office hours” for tech-related learning, and increasing our capacity for tech education for the community. This position is unpaid or for college credit only. Applicants seeking college credit are responsible for submitting necessary information fulfillment requirements to Spark Central.
COMMITMENT Please note that we’re flexible and willing to work around an existing commitment. Summer: Late June, July, and August; 10-15 hours a week as available Academic year: One or more semesters; 10-15 hours a week as available
DESCRIPTION The Technology Intern is someone who is has a passion for technology and creativity. They are eager to share their love of coding, technology, and robotics with Spark Central patrons and are comfortable working with a variety of ages. Experience with robotics, coding, and/or high tech is a plus. Interns also complete a project of passion during their internship that benefits Spark Central’s patrons. This could include designing a new program, leading a project, or developing a system to help our technology and programs run more smoothly.
RESPONSIBILITIES Tech Interns will work with the Volunteer Associate and other IT Volunteers to provide “office hours” for the community where they share their technology expertise and educate patrons on how to use the technology accessible at Spark Central. These interns will also design systems and guides to make our technology more accessible to the public and may design tech-based programming for various age groups. Part of each intern’s schedule will be tailored to your specific talents and area of study.
DESIRED QUALITIES The ideal Technology Intern is someone who relates well to youth as well as adults and is inspired by helping them find the best ways to learn. We seek someone who takes great joy in teaching others, loses track of time in this pursuit, has a nuanced, intelligent sense of humor, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment without losing their cool. Other qualities include: Outgoing individual who has experience working with people of diverse cultures and a variety of ages Responsible self-starter; task and detail-oriented Experience with robotics, coding, and/or other technology Comfort with both Mac and PC interfaces Strong verbal and written communication skills Above-average—bordering on exceptional—organizational skills Has patience, stamina, and flexibility to work in a busy, active environment with interruptions Reliable—good at watching the time
PERKS As an intern at Spark Central, you’ll connect with a wide variety of talented people in our community, learn new skills, and shape our patrons’ user experience. Internships are also a fabulous way to get experience in the field. We also offer interns: Free entrance to adult workshops under $40 during your internship A letter of recommendation upon successful completion of you internship
HOW TO APPLY Please email a resumé and letter of interest to info@sparkwestcentral.org. In your letter, tell us why you are interested in the Technology Internship and what you believe you will bring to Spark Central.
COMMITMENT Please note that we’re flexible and willing to work around an existing commitment. Summer: Late June, July, and August; 10-15 hours a week as available Academic year: One or more semesters; 10-15 hours a week as available
DESCRIPTION The Marketing Intern is someone who is has a passion for community, designing experiences for others, and event planning. They love meeting new people, building community connections, and enjoy being out and about in the community. They are comfortable working with a variety of ages and are action-oriented. Interns also complete a project of passion during their internship that benefits Spark Central and its patrons. This could include developing an outreach/marketing project, taking a lead role in an existing project, or designing a new system based on marketing.
RESPONSIBILITIES The Marketing Intern will work with the Spark Central Creative Team to plan and execute marketing campaigns, development-related events, publicity for our programs and space, and more. The Marketing Intern to support our outreach and marketing to the West Central neighborhood and the broader Spokane community, including networking, neighborhood engagement, literature distribution, social media, pop-up neighborhood programs, and more. Part of each intern’s schedule will be tailored to your specific talents and area of study.
DESIRED QUALITIES The ideal Marketing Intern is someone who is not afraid to jump into the fray and make stuff happen. They relate well to youth as well as adults and are inspired by helping them find the best ways to learn. We seek someone who takes great joy in teaching others, loses track of time in this pursuit, has a nuanced, intelligent sense of humor, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment without losing their cool. This person understands the importance of detail and appreciates the use of the Oxford comma. Other qualities include: Outgoing individual who has experience working with people of diverse cultures and a variety of ages Responsible self-starter; task and detail-oriented Experience with robotics, coding, and/or other technology Comfort with both Mac and PC interfaces Strong verbal and written communication skills Above-average—bordering on exceptional—organizational skills Has patience, stamina, and flexibility to work in a busy, active environment with interruptions Reliable—good at watching the time
PERKS As an intern at Spark Central, you’ll connect with a wide variety of talented people in our community, learn new skills, and have a hand in pulling off our dynamic programs. Internships are also a fabulous way to get experience in the field. We also offer interns: Free entrance to adult workshops under $40 during your internship A letter of recommendation upon successful completion of you internship
HOW TO APPLY Please email a resumé and letter of interest to kate@sparkwestcentral.org. In your letter, tell us why you are interested in the Marketing Internship and what you believe you will bring to Spark Central. Agency: Spark Central Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: >18 years old Zip Code: 99201 Allow Groups: No |