New York City Art And Culture

The New York Alliance for the Arts has created www.nyckidsarts.org as a resource for finding arts and culture events throughout the city. The website lists a range of volunteer opportunities with New York's museums, theaters, opera companies, and more. Also see the following organizations for ways to be artsy and humanitarian all in one!

Artists Striving To End Poverty (astep): An organization that brings arts education to communities of children with little exposure to this kind of creative learning. By bringing them together with volunteer artists, ASTEP educates children on topics including self-empowerment, creative problem-solving, HIV/AIDS awareness, and positive future-building.( ☎212-921-1227 www.asteponline.org)
Artstart: Connects NYC's artists with at-risk youth to engage in the visual, performance, and media arts, declaring  that “art saves lives.” Volunteers can contribute in many ways, but the main opportunity is to be a Workshop Volunteer, which requires committing to a weekly session. (☎212-460-0019 www.art-start.org)
Freeartsnyc: Dedicated to bringing creative arts programs to low-income, homeless, abused, and neglected children. FreeArtsNYC partners with facilities like shelters and schools to develop programs that encourage children's creativity and foster communication and trust. (☎212-974-9092 www.freeartsnyc.org)
Guggenheim Museum: Several volunteer positions, including Family Programs gallery assistant, artist's assistant, department assistant, and information technology support. Volunteer opportunities depend on availability of positions and applicant qualifications. (☎212-423-3500 www.guggenheim.org)