Creative Art Teacher (Volunteer) at Advocacy for Resilience and Innovative Solutions for Youths, Women, and Children Empowerment (ARISE)

Advocacy for Resilience and Innovative Solutions for Youths, Women, and Children Empowerment (ARISE ) is a women-led, non-profit organization dedicated to transforming the prolonged hardships caused by insurgency, natural disasters, and economic adversity into pathways for growth and renewal.

Our organization is dedicated to contributing to efforts that address pressing needs within vulnerable communities. We work alongside partners to support initiatives in areas like education, food security and livelihood, protection, climate action, good governance, and Health/nutrition. By focusing on these areas, we aim to empower marginalized populations, especially youth, women, and children, creating pathways to resilience and sustainable growth.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Creative Art Teacher (Volunteer)

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Volunteer
Duration: 6 months
Job Field: NGO / Non-Profit

Job Description

• The Creative Art Teacher (Volunteer) role is strictly a free service to humanity.
• It is designed for passionate individuals who wish to selflessly offer their artistic skills to empower children and youth.
• There is no financial compensation attached to this position.

Overall purpose of the role:

• The Creative Art Teacher (volunteer) is responsible for inspiring and nurturing creativity in children and youth through art-based activities. 
• The role aims to foster self-expression, confidence, and creative skill-building among vulnerable children and young people in the community. 
• The Teacher will plan, facilitate, and support art and creative sessions to promote holistic child development.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging art and creative workshops for children and youth.
• Facilitate drawing, painting, crafts, storytelling, and other expressive activities.
• Support children in building their creative confidence and expressing their ideas.
• Collaborate with other volunteers and staff to integrate art into community events and programs.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment for participants.
• Document participation and progress, and contribute to reports on activities.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Qualification: NCE, B.Ed, B.A (Education, Fine Arts, Creative Arts, or related fields)
• Experience: Experience teaching or working with children (formal or informal)
• A teaching qualification or experience in creative arts education is preferred.
• Strong passion for working with children and empowering their creativity.
• Ability to dedicate at least two sessions per week (about 2–3 hours each).
• Patience, empathy, and enthusiasm for community development.
• Willingness to undergo safeguarding and child protection training (provided by ARISE).
• Language required: Fluency in oral and written English is required, and a Native Language of the area would be an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
30th May, 2025

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send a short expression (Applications) of interest to: recruit.ariseywc@gmail.com CC ariseyouthswomenchildren@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Or
Submit their CV and Cover Letter in a sealed envelope to the following address:
Advocacy for Resilience and Innovative Solutions for the Youths, Women, and Children Empowerment (ARISE),
IFAM Plaza-Office Number 206,
Pompomari Bypass, Maiduguri,
Borno State, Nigeria.

Note: Please clearly state the position you are applying for on the envelope, and ensure to sign the submission attendance register.