Volunteer & Employment Opportunities

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NCA Board of Directors

Like many non-profits, NCA faces certain challenges & many opportunities. A primary objective is to diversify funding and reduce our dependence on state contracts. To do this, we require a passionate, committed group of individuals serving on our board to reach out to the local community & beyond.

Electing additional board members with talents, skills, and abilities that can advance the aims of the organization will also allow us to improve the functioning of our Committee system, and provide a pool of qualified individuals to fill office-holer positions in the future. Becoming a board member of any non-profit organization requires a significant commitment, but also has many rewards.

Board members are expected to prepare for and attend monthly board meetings; provide financial oversight, serve on committees; assist in planning and staffing of opening receptions and other events; volunteer in our Sacramento cooperative gallery; assit in marketing and fundraising; and act as ambassadors to the community. The rewards you gain are many - helping to build the profile of an already well respected and established arts and human services organization; gaining a more intimate connection with our studio artists and their talents; and working with a group of committed fellow board members, staff instructors and administrators.

Friends of NCA Volunteer Program

Volunteers Don Beauchamp and Tim Stone

Office Volunteer Betty Demeter

Christi Crowley

The Neighborhood Center of the Arts is always looking for volunteers to help us in our day to day operations.

NCA Volunteers may choose from a variety of different opportunities including the following.

Volunteer at one or more of our art shows at our Litton location.

NCA holds art shows at our main Litton location featuring the most recent client artwork, with opening receptions. At the receptions volunteers are needed to bartend, distribute hors d'oeurvres, sell and wrap artwork, and clean up. Donation of food and/or drink are also gladly accepted.

Volunteer at Street Fairs or Sacamento's New Visions Gallery

At street fairs such as the Sierra Festival of the Arts in Grass Valley and on second Saturdays in Sacramento, volunteers are needed to sell and wrap artwork. (If you indicate an interest in these events a complete list for you to choose from will be sent to you.)

Administrative Assistance at the NCA Litton location

NCA needs data entry and general assistance in the administration offices. Duties may include mailings, general correspondence, assisting with clients and other visitors, and other duties.

Instructor assistance at the Litton location

For some projects our instructors need assistance to work directly with the clients (i.e. sitting with a client while they sew with a sewing machine). While these volunteer positions are almost always short-term, working with the clients is extremely rewarding.

Gardening at the Litton location

In March and April we begin preparing "Gillian's Fragrant Garden", May we plant then the real fun begins. All summer and fall we will be weeding and maintaining. This is an excellent opportunity to "drop in" on gardening days, or become a regular in this program. Your help would be greatly appreciated.

Cookie/Cake baking and delivery

For special occasions, NCA throws holiday parties for the clients. Donations are happily accepted! Also, certain clients are restricted from having sugar so sugar free snacks are welcome.

Field Trip Assistants

On occasion NCA takes the clients on outings into the community. Additional eyes, ears, and general assistance is greatly appreciated.

Computer Tech Help

NCA's Computer department could, on occasion benefit from someone who could come in and get our systems up to date and running smoothly. Also the donation of any useful software, hardware, or applications that we could benefit from would be appreciated.

Employment Opportunities

Neighborhood Center of the Arts is an equal opportunity, at will employer.

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex or sexual orientation.

These jobs are currently available at Neighborhood Center of the Arts:

Substitute Instructors

Job Description: Instructors for NCA Art / Community Programs

Supervisor/Reports to: Executive Director

Desired Qualifications: Experience in direct service to the developmentally disabled and/or special education clients; ability to communicate clearly and patiently with clients. Experience in arts. Self-motivation and ability to provide high-quality, creative ideas for projects.

Job Description: This position involves developing for and teaching classes to developmentally disabled adult clients, taking into account their individual goals and needs. This position may involve classes on a 1:1, 1:4, or 1:7 teacher:client ratio. Classes will allow the client an opportunity to develop various skills, often resulting in the creation of products for sale, thereby enhancing their ability to be independent, connected to their community, and to earn income. Classes will also facilitate the development of social skills, communication skills, and community participation will also be emphasized.

Salary: $9.88 - $10.54 per hour.

Start Date: Following health and Dept. of Justice clearances.

To Apply: Send resume to: The Neighborhood Center of the Arts, 200 Litton Drive, Suite 212,

Grass Valley, CA 95945.

NCA is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. All new employees are fingerprinted for clearance by the U.S. Justice Department and undergo testing for TB.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer or applying for one of our open positions

please take the time to send us the information to:

The Neighborhood Center of the Arts

200 Litton Dr. Suite 212

(please enter at the rear of the building)

Grass Valley, CA 95945

Or call us @

(530) 272-7287