Volunteering

When: 1:30 – 8:30 p.m. or 3:30-8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 11
1:30 – 8:30 p.m. or 3:30-8:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 12

Where: Actors Theatre Workshop
145 West 28th Street
New York, NY 10001
(Between 6th and 7th Avenues)

The Actors Theatre Workshop (ATW), a non-profit theater and community center, needs volunteers to join their Fall/Holiday Theatre and Education program for homeless children. The program culminates in two Holiday Celebrations on Tuesday, Dec. 11 and Wednesday, Dec. 12 when you can mentor a homeless child. 

Being displaced by homelessness does not always allow the children the opportunity to have a traditional family gathering complete with hot nutritious food and special gifts. Share your love and compassion, and help these precious children reconnect to the dream and essence of the holiday season. Be a part of ATW's 24th annual holiday celebrations and creative classes for children living in five different NYC temporary housing facilities.

• Apply to be a part of their team by filling out this short application.
• Learn more and be interviewed at an Information and Interview Session on either Saturday, Nov 10 or 17 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• Attend a mandatory training session with ATW’s Artistic Director on either 4:30-7:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 1 or Saturday, Dec. 8, or 6-9 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 4.

If your time is limited you can still be a part of the celebration. Decorate the theatre on Saturday, Dec. 1 or Saturday, Dec. 8. Help set-up the theatre for the children’s parties on December 11 or December 12. Or join the food team and help prepare a home-cooked meal for the children. For more information visit actorstheatreworkshop.com/BNW-Holidays/, contact them at outreach@actorstheatreworkshop.com, or call ATW at (212) 947-1386. Check out this short video of a past holiday party and class and see for yourself the joy and fun the children experience!

The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Any questions must be handled by the provider. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.
 

Thanksgiving is right around the corner. While some of us are preparing for our Thanksgiving feasts, over 500,000 Oregonians are food insecure. Join your fellow SAG-AFTRA members for a morning of service at the Oregon Food Bank and help make a difference in the lives of hungry families throughout the state. Get to know your fellow union members, and spend a little time giving back to our community. We look forward to seeing you on Nov. 10!

When: 9–11:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 10

Where: Oregon Food Bank
7900 NE 33rd Drive
Portland, OR 97211

RSVP: Click here to register with the Oregon Food Bank no later than Nov. 7. Send an email to portland@sagaftra.org letting us know you registered!
 

Actors and Artists Unite Team will walk in Miami, FL. Come join your fellow SAG-AFTRA members, colleagues, friends and family.

 

When: Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018

Registration – 7:30 a.m.

Opening Ceremony - 8:30 a.m.

3 Mile Walk - 9:00 a.m.

For more information click here

 

Where: Nova Southeastern University

301 College Ave.

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314

 

To participate in the walk you can register either on line by clicking here or on site the day of the walk.

 

Actors and Artists Unite Miami is one of the founding teams of Actors & Artists Unite to End Alzheimer’s - the only non-corporate Friends and Family team of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s for the Alzheimer’s Association. Actors and Artists Unite has reached the historic goal of having raised over $255,000 since 2011. The motto of AA Unite is “When Actors and Artists Unite- the world can shift!” Let’s shift the world and #ENDALZ!

 

Come join us - all are welcome!

 

The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Any questions must be handled by the provider.

 

Horror movie season is upon us and the slashers will be out stalking! Spill some blood with SAG-AFTRA and save a life. Each brave soul that successfully donates will be rewarded with a free 30-minute session with a top industry coach and a chance to win a "spooktacular" swag bag to help survive the season!

Also, if you desire, you’ll be granted a free flu shot to boost your self-defense and ensure you make the sequel.

When: Noon - 6 p.m., Monday, Oct. 15 
Flu shots will be available from noon - 2 p.m. 

Where: KMRC
1 E. Erie
Suite 660

Coaching sessions for on-camera, voiceover, life, business and more are being donated by SAG-AFTRA members and industry professionals Anne Acker, Brian Plocharzck, Courtney Rioux, Cristin McAlister, Darci Nalepa, Dave Leffel, Deb Doetzer, Janelle Snow, Richard Shavzin and Robyn Coffin. They may be redeemed at a later date that is mutually agreed upon.

Don’t want a coaching session? That’s okay. You’ll be a hero nonetheless.

Not sure you can give blood? Check out the rules for eligibility here. 

Also, check out their FAQ page for further information.

Please RSVP to kathy.byrne@sagaftra.org or (312) 867-5508 and reserve your appointment time.

LifeSource follows federal guidelines for donor registration and may have their own eligibility restrictions. These restrictions are not governed or controlled by SAG-AFTRA. While SAG-AFTRA is facilitating access to and promoting the blood drive as a courtesy to members, LifeSource is responsible for all aspects of this blood drive and any questions must be handled by LifeSource. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement by the union. The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Any questions must be handled by the provider. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.

Join The Actors Theatre Workshop (ATW) in helping change the lives of children living in temporary housing facilities. It is working with Nickelodean this July to create a very special field trip and learning opportunity for the children who graduated in its Spring 2017 Builders of the New World Program. To that end, The ATW seeks responsible adults passionate about bringing a change in the community to mentor the children and rehearse them for two classes leading up to their trip to Nickelodeon.

When: Noon – 5 p.m., Wednesday, July 25 and Monday, July 30

Where: The Actors Theatre Workshop
145 West 28th Street, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10001

You will be trained by ATW’s Artistic Director and Founder Thurman E. Scott and have the once in a lifetime opportunity to be a part of our award-winning theatre and education program for precious 8–12-year-old New York City children. If interested, please do the following:

• Complete this application and attend an information session to learn more about volunteering at this community program and to be interviewed from 3 – 5 p.m. on either Saturday, July 14 or Saturday, July 21.
• Attend a training session with Mr. Scott from 6 – 9:30 p.m. on either Tuesday, July 17 or Monday, July 23.
• Join the children from noon – 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 25 and Monday, July 30.

The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Any questions must be handled by the provider. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.