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ASIA SOCIETY TEXAS CENTER

What Is It?: A global non-profit that serves as “the leading force in forging closer ties between Asia and the West through arts, education, policy, and business.”

 

Help Needed: Help with ExploreAsia or Dances of Asia Summer Camps, or assist with AsiaFest (May).

Minimum Age to Volunteer: 16 for Summer Camps and AsiaFest, with 15-year-olds permitted to assist in some circumstances.

Help Needed

EXPLORE ASIA and DANCES OF ASIA SUMMER CAMPS

“Help with visual art projects and workshops related to culture and performing arts and aid Asia Society staff to maintain an enriching and efficient summer camp experience.”

The one-week camps are offered for 6 weeks in June-August.

Half-day, full-day, and week-long volunteer opportunities are available.  Please fill out a volunteer application here.

 

ASIA FEST VOLUNTEER (MAY)

Help with Asia Society Texas Center’s annual free family event featuring community performances, fusion cuisine, creative activities, and more. Duties may include preparation and set-up, greeting and assisting participants and patrons, and helping children with art projects.

Shifts available: 10:30 AM-2:30 PM or 2:30-5:30 PM. Please fill out a volunteer application here.

 

Time Commitment:

The summer camps take place over six weeks in the summer; volunteers may sign up for half-day, full-day, and week-long volunteer shifts.  The Society requests a commitment of at least 3 days, and encourages volunteers to assist with more than one camp session, if possible.

AsiaFest shifts are 2-3 hours.

Suitable for Groups of Volunteers?

No

Training Needed:

For camps, an orientation takes place before the camps begin.

Contact:
Kaitlyn Ellison, Performing Arts & Culture Program Manager, at [email protected] or 713-496-9917. contact photo
Website:
http://asiasociety.org/texas

Asia Society Texas Center Video (2 minutes 58 seconds) (2016)

Available For Scout Eagle or Gold Award Project?
no
Location:

1370 Southmore Boulevard, Houston, TX   77004

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