Ways to engage this fall

Here is a short-list of opportunities for RISD students to start making an impact this fall.

One Day Volunteer Opportunity - The grand community opening of the Chace Center is taking place on September 27th! The RISD Museum is expecting about 8,000 people and needs student volunteers to give 3-4 hours of their time! Jobs might include:

- greeting and directing visitors
- monitoring workshops and performances
- encouraging guests to participate in the day's activities and events

If you are interested in volunteering your time on this exciting day, please contact Cara Blaine in the Education Department of the Museum at cblaine@risd.edu.

Longer-term opportunities

Project Open Door seeks Undergraduate Fellow interested in working with urban teens on their art and design portfolios. This is a 7-week fellowship between September 22 and December 13 with a commitment of 8 hours per week during after-school classes. There is a $1,500 stipend for this position. For more information contact Nancy Sagian at 401-454-6720 or nsafian@risd.edu.

Mathewson Street United Methodist Church and the RISD Office of Public Engagement seek a RISD photography student to lead an 8-week community arts workshop. Working with a group of adults, the workshop will use photography to explore the complexities of living with HIV/AIDS. Interested parties should contact Peter Hocking at 401-413-027 or phocking@g.risd.edu.