Cultural Surprises Program

Underserved communities are often made up of diverse cultures that may be underrepresented or unappreciated. Join Cultural Surprises and help celebrate different cultures through creativity and art!

What Will Volunteers Do?

• Volunteers will be assigned a culture to research and learn about.
• Volunteers will use what they learn to create an art or craft inspired by that culture.
• Possible projects include:
  • Paintings and drawings
  • Cultural greeting cards
  • Yarn art and woven crafts
  • Sculptures and clay art
  • Mini culture books or fact cards
  • Paper crafts
  • Traditional-inspired patterns and designs
  • Cultural posters
  • Digital art
  • Other creative projects inspired by the assigned culture

How Will the Creations Be Used?

Volunteers can receive volunteer hours in exchange for completed projects. Their creations will then be used to celebrate and appreciate different cultures by:

• Including them in supply and care packages
• Displaying or distributing them at cultural and community events
• Sending them to recipients who share or are connected to the culture represented
• Using them in schools and community programs to encourage cultural awareness
• Sharing them through cultural celebrations and educational activities

Create. Learn. Celebrate. Share.