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Volunteer Arts & Crafts Facilitator

At Poplar HARCA we believe in supporting our resident’s wellbeing to improve their mental health and confidence in order to become more active members of our community.

Art has positive effects on mental health, self-confidence and developing an individual personality.

If you are creative, organised and have strong project management skills then this is the opportunity for you. You will be responsible for the overall planning and facilitation and delivery of a weekly arts and crafts sessions.

Description of tasks

  • Developing participants drawing techniques and developing skills in making things by hand.
  • Providing instruction on the use of different mediums.
  • To research ideas and develop arts and crafts based activities
  • To support individuals with their artwork
  • To be responsible for the planning & delivery
  • Adhere to all Poplar HARCA policies and procedures.

Useful Contacts

volunteer@poplarharca.co.uk

Details Benefits Requirements

The Brownfield Cabin is one of the smaller spaces managed by the Poplar HARCA Community & Wellbeing team.

Situated at the foot of the iconic Balfron Tower, a Brutalist Grade II* listed building designed by Ernö Goldfinger, the centre hosts intimate group activities and gatherings, with a focus on health and wellbeing and eco-friendly projects.

The Brownfield Cabin primarily provides activities/services for older people.

We are looking for a passionate, creative and committed volunteer who has a genuine interest in art and developing relationships with people, with a background in Art and/or Fine Art and Crafts

You will need demonstrable art skills, good written and spoken English skills. On occasion you will be handling information of a personal nature and therefore awareness and understanding of the importance of confidentiality is vital.

This opportunity is ideal for those studying art or experts in their field wishing to share skills and teaching.

This role suits a person who has a desire to develop their facilitation skills or seeking a new challenge and is self-motivated, energetic and enthusiastic.

You will be able to work as part of a wider team and bring experience of the delivery of creative arts and crafts activities.

We are looking for someone who is available for at least 3 hours on Tuesdays and can commit for at least 3 months.

What can we offer?

  • You will have a full induction followed by ongoing support
  • You will have a named PH Contact and regular opportunities for volunteering review sessions
  • You will be offered opportunities to attend training relevant to your role and to centre activity
  • You will receive agreed travel expenses, and can claim lunch expenses if you volunteer for more than five hours a day
  • We will provide you with an honest reference regardless of how long you are with us
  • We are committed to provide a safe and supportive environment.

All volunteers are required to complete an application form, attend an informal interview and give two referee’s details. You may also be required to undertake a criminal record check which we will pay for. If successful your volunteer role will begin with a 1 month trial period.

Apply for this role

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Please provide contact details of two referees who are both willing to provide a character reference. This will involve answering questions on a range of topics from your strengths to areas for development and your time management. Unfortunately we cannot accept references from family or friends. If possible, at least one referee should know you from work, education or volunteering. There are lots of people suitable to provide references, if you are struggling to think of anyone suitable please get in touch and we can discuss your options.

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