Art club volunteer

After18 works with local artists and arts organisations to provide a broad range of experiences for young refugees. Our weekly art and photography club provides young people with a safe space to express themselves and have their views heard. Young people tell us that having a regular opportunity to participate in arts groups distracts them from their worries and bad experiences and helps to keep them busy.

We are looking for a volunteer to the club and interact with the young people as they work on their projects each week. This would be a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about creative arts and supporting the wellbeing of young people.

The volunteer must be available on a Monday evening (5:30-7pm) in Leicester city centre.

The volunteer may be involved in:

- Supporting the activity lead to set up the art materials

- Helping to demonstrate skills and techniques

- Talking with the young people one-to-one about their work

Volunteer specifications:

- Passion for the creative arts

- Spoken and written fluency in English

- Compassion and sensitivity to asylum-seeking young people

- Ability to work within After18’s policies and procedures

- Able to commit for at least six months

- Commitment to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the children and young people they come into contact with