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Spotlight #GetCreative Volunteer

As a #GetCreative volunteer, you will support young people in exploring various creative programmes developing skills in music, media, visual arts and design, dance and theatre.

Our #GetCreative strand runs youth programmes across the year, including projects such as Make It Mondays (Fashion & Art) ,Music Studio, Hip Hop Dance, Youth Theatre and more.

Your supervisor for this role will be the #GetCreative Lead at Spotlight.

Location: 

All sessions will take place in person at Spotlight, 30 Hay Currie St, E14 6GN. 

What will you do? 

  • Assist in running creative workshops in areas such as music, media, visual arts and design, dance and theatre. 
  • Share creative skills and encourage young people to develop their own talents 
  • Help prepare materials and equipment for sessions 
  • Support young people in developing creative projects 
  • Assist with exhibitions, performances or showcases of young people’s work 
  • Create a supportive environment that encourages creative expression regardless of ability 

What will make you successful in this role? 

  • Skills or experience in one or more creative disciplines 
  • Passion for arts and creative expression 
  • Ability to encourage and support young people’s creativity 
  • Patience and willingness to let young people lead their creative journey 
  • Open minded and respectful of diverse forms of expression 
Details Benefits Requirements

Contact:

Samuel Conley
volunteer@wearespotlight.com
020 7536 8862
wearespotlight.com

Please note that for this role you will have to be at least 19 years of age. As part of our safer recruitment process you will also need to complete an enhanced DBS check (which we will cover the cost for) and provide two references. 

Suggested time commitment: 

  • A minimum of 2 hours per week (sessions typically take place on weekday evenings, but times alter during school holidays) 
  • Initial 3 month commitment with opportunity to continue 

Benefits: 

  • Share your creative passion with young people 
  • Develop teaching and facilitation skills 
  • Access to creative spaces and resources 
  • Connect with other artists and creative professionals 
  • See young people discover and develop their creative talents 
  • Access to volunteer training opportunities (Staff Skills Academy access)  
  • Regular supervisions and ongoing support within your volunteering role 
  • Onboarding safeguarding training session 

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