Become a Volunteer Mentor with Creative Lab! - Free Arts NYC : Job Details

With support from dedicated volunteer mentors, Creative Lab supports high school students in NYC turn their creativity into a career path.

From November to June, pairs meet for 1:1 sessions and group workshops. Volunteer mentors provided support with resume and cover letter writing, internship applications, completion of a career focused research project, exploration of creative interests, and creative career preparedness.

Mentor Responsibilities

November 2024–June 2025

• Commitment to the program and to mentorship
• Occasional group workshops over the course of the program (Saturdays - Hybrid format)
• At least one individual meeting with your mentee per month, for at least one hour
• Maintain communication with your mentee throughout the program outside of these meetings (email, phone, texting, etc.)
• Complete online surveys
• Help teens explore their career interests, build their professional and visual literacy skills, and grow their networks

Free Arts Provides

• Dedicated support through periodic check-ins or as needed
• Youth Development and Program Logistics trainings
• Facilitated group workshops and career readiness curriculum
• Annual volunteer appreciation events and access to ticketed events and other art opportunities throughout NYC!

*Please note that this is a volunteer opportunity