Trillium Performing Arts is a community- based non-profit artist-run organization that creates original dance and movement theatre in Lewisburg, WV. As the company-in-residence at the historic downtown Lewis Theatre, Trillium creates concerts featuring original choreography with professional and community performers. Friday Night Alive! the signature performance opportunity for talent in many performance styles such as dance, music, writing and comedy, takes place almost every month. The Trillium School for Performing Arts provides classes in creative movement, contemporary dance, folk dance, hip-hop, QiGong, poetry, yoga and improvisation, along with hosting a summer day camp. Trillium Performing Youth, a group of talented, dedicated teens, performs for free in schools, residential homes for the elderly, concerts and festivals. For more information on events and classes, visit www.trilliumperformingarts.org
Service Activities
• Provide ideas for, plan, and lead Trillium events and community service events.
• Make connections with individuals and volunteers in the community for program outreach and program enhancement.
• Train and assist volunteers
• Assisting dance teachers and technical staff
• Doing photography and video
• Event planning and involvement
• Graphic and marketing
• Community outreach.
• Strive to create an environment of learning and inspiration
• Create and facilitate workshops, events, and other programming
• Design and implement innovative, educational, and inspiring programs
• Serve as a support member for programming events and projects developed by fellow AmeriCorps members, staff, and community members
Community Need Addressed
Encourage artistic expression and creative opportunities through education, participation and performance.
Position Outcomes
Increase community outreach, increase volunteers, increase youth attendance in creative opportunities
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Student loan forbearance, Training
Skills you will gain
working with youth, marketing, community outreach, networking and relationship building, media
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy, Listen to and consider others' viewpoints, Maintain open lines of communication with others
Creativity & Problem Solving
Capable of generating possible solutions, Communicate the problem to appropriate personnel, Provide relevant expertise, Select and implement well-considered solution
Teamwork
Develop constructive working relationships and maintain them over time, Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others, Interact professionally and respectfully with supervisors and co-workers, Stay positive and outcome oriented, Use appropriate strategies and solutions for dealing with conflicts and differences to maintain a smooth workflow
Decisions
Accepts responsibility, Identify and prioritize the key issues involved to facilitate the decision making process, Involve people appropriately in decisions that may impact them
Tools
Carefully consider which tools or technological solutions are appropriate for a given job
Planning
Able to prioritize various competing tasks, Create environment of contribution, Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Demonstrate the effective allocation of time and resources efficiently, Set goals
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, Honor the privilege of being able to work with and for those being served, Recognize the importance of maintaining privacy and confidentiality of those being served, Understand the importance of one's role in the functioning of the organization, Understand the significance of maintaining a healthful and safe environment