Are you looking for a way to make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities?

At ArtStream, we’re searching for dedicated, positive role models who are interested in supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. No prior experience is required, we only ask that you are interested in working with individuals with disabilities or the arts. Theater experience is a plus!

Mentors help provide support and encouragement to our actors during rehearsals and on-stage in our theatre companies and cabarets. We have locations in both Virginia and Maryland.

Mentors May Find Themselves:

Doing improv scenes with actors
Leading actors through a song, dance, or activity
Learning lines with multiple actors
Learning choreography with actors
Role Modeling
Talking to an actor who may be upset at the beginning of class
Buddying up with someone who needs extra support
Letting a teaching artist know about any concerning behavior
Why?

We believe that through collaborative performance and lifelong learning opportunities, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities gain the skills and confidence to engage with the world.

Get involved and make a difference! Check out our website to learn more: www.art-stream.org

What is the Time Commitment?

Orientation (2 hours total)

Training videos & worksheets - 30 minutes
Zoom training - 1.5 hours
Weekly rehearsals (2 hours each)

12 sessions - 2 hours per week - Cabarets
26 sessions - 2 hours per week - Theatre Companies
Tech week

4 hours each - 1 day for Cabarets
4 hours each - 5 days total for Theatre Companies
Performances

~1.5 hours - 1 performance for Cabaret
~3 hours each - 6 performances for theatre companies
How Do I Get Involved?

To apply to be a volunteer sign up here or on our website: art-stream.org/who-we-serve/volunteer

After applying we’ll schedule a time to chat with you to see what opportunity works best for your schedule. We do require volunteers to participate in a virtual training, submit a background check and review training materials.

"ArtStream gives people a sense of belonging in a beautiful way. There’s no way to overstate ArtStream’s impact. It’s a program of inclusion, of involvement in the community, and most importantly, of excitement and enthusiasm!" - ArtStream volunteer since 2018