Art Programme

ABOUT CHITRA LANE SCHOOL FOR THE SPECIAL CHILD

Established in 1967, the Chitra Lane School is a government approved charity. It is a day school providing educational, vocational, and extra curricular for 265 intellectually impaired children between the ages of 5-22 years. The aim of the school is to help those with special needs to develop to their fullest potential thus, enabling them to lead independent and useful lives, both at home and in the community.

For more information, please visit www.chitralane.tripod.com

ABOUT YOUR VOLUNTEER WORK

Art Programme –

The Art Programme functions as a vehicle for affording art as a form of therapy for students with special needs. The Art Room has an ongoing need for volunteers who ideally have a background in art. Volunteers can do various activities with the children from fine art painting, to sculpture, and crafts. Those able can also devise individual lesson plans and projects. The students work is displayed at an annual exhibition at the National Art Gallery.

Minimum Age – 18 yrs and above
Skills/Experience Required – Volunteers should have a genuine interest in working with Infants to young adults who have intellectual impairments and special needs.
Time Commitment – Flexible