Volunteer Role: Arts and Crafts Volunteer

Key Information

Description

Purpose of the Role:

As the Arts and Crafts volunteer, you will plan and lead arts and crafts based activities for people we support with the assistance of support staff.

 

Responsibilities:

• Plan short art-based workshops

• Lead workshops

• Purchase necessary materials for workshops (expenses will be reimbursed)

• Clear up after the workshops

• Collect feedback from participants

 

Skills, Attitudes and Experience

• You have some experience in project planning
• You have knowledge of arts and crafts
• You have some experience sharing your skill with other people
• You are reliable and punctual
• You are able to communicate with people with learning disabilities in an understanding way
• You are passionate about making a difference in the lives of people with learning disabilities
• You are empathetic and open-minded
• You are organised and can work independently

 

Benefits

• Receive support from the Volunteer Team and an assigned supervisor
• Become part of a community of staff and volunteers who are passionate about making a difference
• Receive references for future opportunities
• Receive reimbursement for reasonable out of pocket expenses
• Meet new people
• Additional training to help you grow in your role
• Opportunity to win a Volunteers Award

Time Commitment

2 to 4 hours per week.

Required Training

Before commencing your role, you will be required to complete the following training:

 

• Volunteer Training Session (approximately 2 hours).
• Online CareSkills Training: Equality Diversity and Inclusion, Safeguarding of Adults, Health and Safety, Fire Safety, Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training in Learning Disability and Autism.

• Service Inductions (if volunteering in a service).

 

Application Process

• Apply online by clicking HERE.  Please note your relevant experience with links to any reels or previous projects.
• You may be asked to attend an informal group or individual interview and info session. If you are selected for a volunteer role, you will be required to undergo a DBS check, provide two references (either character or professional), submit a photograph for your volunteer ID, complete a health questionnaire to inform your individual volunteer risk assessment, and complete the mandatory training mentioned above before starting your role.

 

If there is any way that we can make the application process or the volunteer role more accessible for you, please do not hesitate to let us know. We will be happy to make any accommodations we can for you.