Volunteer opportunities
Join us in supporting arts education across Northeast Ohio!
Whether you have a few hours or a few days, your time and talents make a difference. Below are current volunteer opportunities available this season.
At the Center for Arts-Inspired Learning (CAL), our volunteers are an essential part of our mission to inspire youth through the arts. Volunteers bring passion, creativity, and energy to everything we do, helping us expand opportunities for young people to explore and grow through the arts.
We welcome individuals and groups who want to make a meaningful impact. Opportunities vary in time commitment, skills, and focus, and are regularly updated. Explore our current volunteer opportunities below to find a role that fits your interests and schedule.
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On-Going and Long-Term Volunteer Opportunities
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Need: Help us reconnect with over 2,500 former ArtWorks students as we prepare to launch our Alumni Program in Spring 2026 and celebrate 20 years of impact.
Description: Volunteers will review existing records, compare them with public information, and help us update contact details for past participants. Training and guidance will be provided.
Time Commitment: Flexible, remote or in-office schedule.
Volunteers Needed: Flexible, can be individuals or small groups. Background check required. -
Need: Support our teaching artists and staff in delivering creative, engaging arts-based programs for youth.
Description: Volunteers can assist during one-day workshops or multi-day residencies by preparing materials, helping distribute supplies, engaging students, collecting stories or testimonials, and observing the creative process. (No teaching experience required.)
Time Commitment: 2–3 hours per class or by program schedule.
Volunteers Needed: 1–2 per classroom session. Background check required. -
Need: Help increase CAL’s visibility in the community.
Description: Volunteers may attend CAL programs to capture photos or short video clips, assist with organizing and archiving media, distribute flyers, and represent CAL at local events or community tables.
Time Commitment: 2–5 hours per event or as scheduled.
Volunteers Needed: 2–6 enthusiastic, outgoing individuals. Background check required. -
Need: Help ensure CAL events and programs run smoothly for participants, families, and the community.
Description: Volunteers assist with event setup and breakdown, registration and check-in, guiding participants, distributing materials, and providing general support during programs or special events. This role is essential for creating a welcoming and organized experience for all attendees.
Time Commitment: Varies by event; typically 2–5 hours per event. Most events take place in the evenings and on weekends.
Volunteers Needed: Flexible; suitable for individuals or small groups. Background check may be required depending on the event or program.
INTERESTED IN SUPPORTING?
If you have any questions, please contact our COO, Christine Madden, via christine@arts-inspiredlearning.org or 216-561-5005 x14.