Arts and Crafts Facilitator Volunteer (Hackney - Female Only)
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you creative? Would you like to play a part in supporting children in expressing themselves through art? Art plays a valuable role in mental wellbeing with research showing that crafting, regardless of the medium you use can boost your mood, self-confidence and reduce stress overall. Taking part in art-based activities increases our resilience and engages us in the here and now. You will be supporting children to express their emotions, provide a time for them to relax and feel proud of their final art products!
We are recruiting for a volunteer to support and facilitate an art and craft group for children.
What you will be doing
- To prepare arts and craft sessions, involving the children and their ideas where possible
- Inspire and motivate children 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.
The skills you need
- Experience of arts and/or crafts either in a professional, educational, or personal level
- A calm, patient, and friendly manner
- Ability to provide a supportive, and inclusive atmosphere that encourages learning and participation.
- An effective communicator with a patient and sympathetic nature
What's in it for you
- Supporting You - 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
- Developing You - 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!
- Valuing You - 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
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.
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