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I applied to the mural artist program of a volunteer organization this morning.

In the application, you're asked to give your artistic background. (Or attach a resume). I did so, listing my previous art degree and the one I'm currently working on. I linked to my DA gallery and I mentioned that I volunteered with them last year.

I got a reply asking me to submit a letter of recommendation from the school. I understand asking for a high school student to do so, but seriously? After a previous art degree?

I think it's ridiculous that they're asking me to jump through hoops to VOLUNTEER to sketch murals in elementary schools. I brought a group with me last year, expecting to be in and out in two hours. The four of us ended up doing the ENTIRE SCHOOL, because no one else showed up. There was another school planned for the same day and not a single person showed up for that one.

Maybe the would get more volunteers if they didn't make it so difficult to volunteer in the first place.

Check out the mural gallery. Cause they need proof that artists can meet their standards. neutral

Has anyone done any art related volunteer work before? Did it work out for you?
Any plans to?
If it didn't work out for you, do you think it would stop you from volunteering again?

Haha. It's funny that you posted this. They called me yesterday and asked me to come out on the 23rd. Considering that I laughed and said, "Right. Good luck with that." after being told I had to submit the portfolio. They must be desperate for people, which means I have to find a team to go with me or I'll be alone in the school.

Maybe they asked for recommendation letters because last time so many people didn't show up.

But then again, this is not a paid job, so they should just allow anyone come and work on the mural.