Volunteer opportunities

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Whether you have a few hours or a few days, your time and talents make a difference. Below are current volunteer opportunities available this season. 

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CAL Move Volunteer Opportunities: Now – April 2026 

Help CAL Move, Refresh & Reimagine Our Spaces! 

The Center for Arts-Inspired Learning (CAL) is entering an exciting new chapter! As we prepare to transition from our longtime home on Magnolia Drive to refreshed program and administrative spaces, we need your help to make the move smooth, creative, and community-driven. 

Whether you can lend a hand packing, painting, cleaning, organizing, or just bringing positive energy, your time will make a lasting impact on the youth, artists, and families we serve. 

Highest Priority Volunteer Needs

DATES WE NEED SUPPORT:

  • Time: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

    Days: Monday-Friday

    Location: CAL Office (10917 Magnolia Drive Cleveland, OH 44106)

    Volunteers may sign up for a full day or partial shift.

  • Time: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

    Days: Wednesday-Friday

    Locations:

    Disciples Christian Church (3663 Mayfield Rd. Cleveland Heights, OH 44121)

    OR

    Studio 105 (1470 E. 105th Street Cleveland, OH 44106)

    Volunteers may sign up for a full day or partial shift.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

  • Office Move & Inventory Support (10917 Magnolia Drive, Cleveland)

    Need: Help us prepare for CAL’s move after 18 years in our Magnolia Drive office, which has been purchased by Case Western Reserve University. 

    What You’ll Do:

    • Take inventory of office and program supplies 

    • Organize, label, and pack boxes 

    • Sort items for donation or storage 

    • Help clean and prepare the space for transition  

    Volunteers Needed: 1–10 per session (ideal for small groups, teams, or individuals) 

    Time Commitment: 2–4 hour shifts or full-day options 

  • Studio 105 Program Space Refresh (1470 E. 105th Street, Cleveland)

    • Need: Transform Studio 105 into a welcoming and creative hub — CAL’s temporary headquarters and program home during our transition period. 

    What You’ll Do:

    • Paint and refresh walls 

    • Clean and prep the studio and community room 

    • Organize and restock program materials 

    • Hang curtains and add creative finishing touches 

    • Help move arts supplies back in to prepare for winter programs and teaching artist training. 

    Volunteers Needed: 1–10 per session — the more hands, the brighter the space! 

    Time Commitment: 2–4 hour shifts or full-day options (weekday daytime preferred; avoid late afternoon/early evening program hours) 

  • Special Skills Volunteer Team (Flexible / As-Needed)

    • Need: Volunteers or professionals with specialized expertise to help us with facility improvements and logistics.

    Areas of Support:

    • Painting & light repair work 

    • Musical instrument cleaning/storage

    • Industrial cleaning 

    • Storage setup (shelving, labeling, and organization) 

    Ideal for:

    • Corporate volunteer teams, trade professionals, or individuals who enjoy hands-on work and community service. 

INTERESTED IN SUPPORTING?

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On-Going and more Long-Term Volunteer Opportunities

  • Need: Help us reconnect with over 2,500 former ArtWorks students as we prepare to launch our Alumni Program in Spring 2026 and celebrate 20 years of impact. 


    Description: Volunteers will review existing records, compare them with public information, and help us update contact details for past participants. Training and guidance will be provided. 


    Time Commitment: Flexible, remote or in-office schedule.


    Volunteers Needed: Flexible, can be individuals or small groups. Background check required.

  • Need: Support our teaching artists and staff in delivering creative, engaging arts-based programs for youth. 


    Description: Volunteers can assist during one-day workshops or multi-day residencies by preparing materials, helping distribute supplies, engaging students, collecting stories or testimonials, and observing the creative process. (No teaching experience required.) 


    Time Commitment: 2–3 hours per class or by program schedule. 


    Volunteers Needed: 1–2 per classroom session. Background check required. 

  • Need: Strengthen our fundraising and donor outreach efforts. 


    Description: Assist with researching grant opportunities, updating donor information, making thank-you calls, organizing digital files, and gathering relevant articles or statistics for proposals. 


    Time Commitment: Flexible, few hours per week or month; can be done remotely or in-office.


    Volunteers Needed: Flexible, can be individuals or small groups with good communication and research skills.

  • Need: Help increase CAL’s visibility in the community. 


    Description: Volunteers may attend CAL programs to capture photos or short video clips, assist with organizing and archiving media, distribute flyers, and represent CAL at local events or community tables. 


    Time Commitment: 2–5 hours per event or as scheduled. 


    Volunteers Needed: 2–6 enthusiastic, outgoing individuals. Background check required.  

If you have any questions, please contact our COO, Christine Madden, via christine@arts-inspiredlearning.org or 216-561-5005 x14.