Art & Craft Volunteer

Do you enjoy being creative ?

Could you spare a few hours to help others enjoy art and craft sessions?

Purpose of the role

People with a learning disability or additional needs are often isolated and excluded from mainstream leisure and social activities. We believe that EVERYONE has the right to have fun and feel safe.

Our fun activity groups give people with additional needs the chance to make friends, enjoy social time together and try out a variety of activities.  

We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers for our friendly arts and crafts groups in Weoley Castle. You will be encouraging our citizens to take part and ensure everyone has a great time. You can also use your skills to deliver a creative session if you wish.

This is a great opportunity to volunteer in a friendly, person-centred team, providing fun activities for people with learning disabilities.

What would I be doing?

·       Helping people to take part in various arts and crafts activities such as card making, model making, painting, and other creative groups

·       Encouraging people to feel part of the group and take part in the activities.

·       Helping to set up equipment and tidy away at the end of the session.

·       Helping to maintain a safe and welcoming environment.

What do I need?

·       An interest in helping people, being approachable and friendly

·       Any creative skills or interests would be amazing, but not essential.

·       Good communication skills

·       Accepting of others who might be different to you

·       The ability to work as part of a diverse team

·       A willingness to learn and work within guidelines set out by Midland Mencap

·       Honesty, integrity and trustworthy

·       Good time management skills, reliability

·       An enhanced DBS check will be required by all successful applicants.

Where and when do you need me?

·       We produce a weekly timetable with activities each day

·       Ideally you can attend once per week for 1-3 hours

·       Weoley Castle Community Hub, Bottetourt Rd, Birmingham B29 5TE

What’s in it for me?

As one of our valued volunteers, Midland Mencap will offer you:

·       The opportunity to make a difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities and their family carers

·       Improved health and wellbeing from doing positive activities

·       A volunteering preparation session

·       An induction and settling in period and any training and development that is needed

·       The chance to develop your skills and gain experience

·       The opportunity to meet new people and be part of a diverse team

·       Any out-of-pocket travel expenses

·       Lots of appreciation for your amazing contribution