Arts & Crafts Support Volunteer (Epsom)

Working closely with our member of staff / tutor, this role will complement and support the service delivery of our weekly art group.  Based at a local community facility, this will be a rewarding role for someone seeking a regular opportunity either once a week or fortnightly.  It will suit someone creative, with good people skills, common sense and the ability to get alongside others, whilst seeking a more medium to long term involvement.  The volunteer role also includes a small amount of time either side of the art session to set up and pack away materials. Some clients may have communication and confidence difficulties due to a number of health-related issues.

Key Points

• Weekly or fortnightly involvement
• Thursdays 10:45am to 2:15pm  (11am to 2pm service)
• Community Facility, Epsom
• Medium to long term involvement (9-12 months plus)

What we ask of the Support Volunteer

• Support the Arts & Crafts Tutor to plan an activity each week (e.g. painting, drawing, photography, pottery, origami, crochet, diamond art etc.)
• Help set up, pack away and lay out refreshments in the session as required
• Provide creative support to attendees
• Collect and return materials to MFT offices before and after the session
• Sign in, welcome and help attendees feel relaxed and included
• Support and assist the staff / tutor with any difficulty that may arise
• Respect the need for personal & professional boundaries with clients
• Report any safeguarding concerns to staff in a timely manner to ensure clients are able to access the support they need (safeguarding training will be provided)

Please note: You do not need to have any previous volunteer experience to volunteer for this role although the ability to get on with people and communicate well with others is key.

Contact: Matthew Plumridge on 07432 510493 or email: matthew@maryfrancestrust.org.uk, if you are interested in this role.