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Volunteer Opportunities with the SDAF

SDAF Film Series

The SDAF Film Series provides an ongoing opportunity to enjoy some of the finest films; current and classics, documentaries and dramas (often one in the same), and everything in-between. The films we screen feature architecture, design, the built environment, the people who create it, and the people that dwell within. Due to popular demand, we're turning this quarterly event into a bi-monthly one. If you have an interest in film, we need your help. Perks include admission and lots of free popcorn! To learn more about the program or volunteer opportunities, please contact Leslee at lschaffer@sdarchitecture.org.

Orchids & Onions

Taking a critical and complimentary look at local architecture and design is a vital part of the SDAF's mission. Orchids & Onions does just that, and with the launch of its dedicated website, is now more interactive than ever. With this new site O&O is evolving into a year-round program. We need volunteers to monitor the website, participants for the awards event, graphic support and more. If you're interested in participating, send us a note, and we'll let you know how you can contribute to this vibrant and educational program.

Architectural Tours Program

The SDAF Architectural Tours Program is growing fast. We are currently recruiting Docents to guide tours and share the eclectic architectural history of San Diego, Tour Mentors to help us create tour routes and content for our extensive wish-list of tours and train docents, as well as scheduling, administrative and promotional support. For more information or to volunteer, write tours@sdarchitecture.org

SDAF Education Program

Want to introduce children to the wonderful world of design? Get involved in BEEP, the elementary school program hosted by the SDAF. BEEP (Built Environment Education Program) has a long history in San Diego and after several quiet years we're getting ready to make some noise. Creating a children's level understanding of and an appreciation for the built environment is what BEEP is all about. The program stimulates awareness, group interaction and technical exploration. Students learn to think analytically and use problem solving skills as they build and create. Today's kids are tomorrow's homeowners, environmentalists, CEO's and voters. As a BEEP volunteer, you'll make an impact on these kids now, helping them to become engaged and informed citizens of the future. We're looking for trainers, design professionals and teachers. Trainers train the design professionals, who venture into the schools and work with the teachers to incorporate architecture and design into their curriculum in a creative and entertaining way. BEEP is a fun and rewarding way to introduce kids to the importance of the built environment. Get involved today! Contact BEEP@sdarchitecture.org

SDAF Newsletter

Become a contributing editor to the SDAF Newsletter! We're looking for people who want to educate the layperson as well as the professional, the student as well as the teacher, about architecture and design in San Diego. Maybe you know about local architectural history? Maybe you're engaged in the affordable housing debate and can shed some light on the topic for Foundation members? If you can write and you know architecture, we want you! Just contribute your ideas, knowledge and writing skills. For more information, or to submit an article or an idea for one, e-mail us at newsletter@sdarchitecture.org, and we'll be in touch. We want your help in making the SDAF Newsletter a highly-valued and vital publication!