Arts and crafts facilitator volunteer (Brent)

What You'll Do: 
  • To prepare arts and craft sessions, involving individuals in the planning process where possible
  • Inspire and motivate individuals to develop their arts and craft skills, assisting them in the creation of their projects and supporting them to brainstorm and use their own initiative
  • Encourage individuals to continue independent activities

 

Why You'll Love It: 
  • You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications.
  • We hold annual Volunteer Awards and Celebration events; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering; We hold social events and outings for our volunteers to get together and have some fun
What You'll Learn: 

You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!

What We're Looking For: 
  • Experience of arts and/or crafts either in a professional, educational, or personal level
  • Able to collaborate with individuals to plan an art group session and facilitate confidently
  • A calm and patient manner
  • Ability to provide a trusting, open, kind-hearted atmosphere that encourages learning and participation
  • An effective communicator with a patient and sympathetic nature
Summary
Volunteering
Volunteer
Mental Health
Brent
0 Weeks Minimum
0 Hours / Week
Skills you will develop: 
Active listening
Communicating
Creativity
Teamwork
Relevant interests: 
Charity / Nonprofit
Requirements: 
DBS check
Over 18 years old
Training

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