Volunteer

Volunteers are the heart of Sitar Arts Center. Each week, more than 100 volunteers and partner organizations teach approximately 60 classes in visual art, dance, creative writing, drama, music, digital arts, and approximately 100 private music lessons.

Volunteers also assist the Center in data entry, mailings, and other administrative tasks, as well as offering pro-bono professional services such as legal, real estate, architectural, interior design, website design and photography.

Sitar Arts Center volunteers should have at least 3 years of experience in their artform, as well as a deep appreciation for the arts and a strong desire to share their gifts and talents with the children of Washington, DC.

Immediate Volunteer Needs

Summer Musical Volunteer Openings

Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities

Requirements for Volunteers

  • Volunteer teachers commit to approximately one hour each week. Semesters follow the DC Public School schedule and run for about 16 weeks.

  • Volunteers are required to submit an application (including the names, addresses and phone numbers of three references) and complete an audition.

  • Sitar Arts Center also requires that volunteers attend training at the Center and complete a police background check, TB skin test, and submit a course description and syllabus.

If you would like to volunteer, please contact A. Lorraine Robinson, 202-797-2145 x107. You will need to fill out a Volunteer Application