Facilitate art lessons and workshops for Freedom volunteers, enabling them to explore new talents and achieve creative goals within a supportive community.
What you’ll be doing: Role Description
• Run art groups with mixed abilities and interests.
• To develop art projects as agreed with the Creative Projects Coordinator and other art support friends.
• Providing support to Freedom Volunteers and guests as they learn new skills.
• To participate in performances and exhibitions of Freedom Volunteers’ and guests’ work as needed.
• Complete activity sheets for every session and report back to the Creative Projects Coordinator.
• Help to keep the art area clean and organised.
General Volunteering Duties
• Work within health & safety guidelines and Mustard Tree policies and procedures
• Embody Mustard values and represent the charity as required
• Support Freedom Project volunteers and visitors to feel part of the community
What we’re looking for: Person Specification
| Specification | Essential / Desirable |
| Enjoys working and building relationships with a range of people from different backgrounds | Essential |
| Good communication with staff, volunteers and guests | Essential |
| A passion for art and supporting others as they develop their own passion and skills | Essential |
| Able to plan and provide structure to sessions, while also being able to work flexibly according to group needs | Essential |
| Artistic background and experience | Essential |
| Flexible and can-do attitude – encouraging others to work to our vision and values | Essential |
| Experience in working with vulnerable adults | Desirable |
Commitment
We require volunteers who are able to commit to Tuesday mornings or afternoons weekly, for a minimum of 10 weeks.
Recruitment Procedure
- Application received and references are requested
- Applicant is invited in for a chat with the Volunteer and Community Coordinator
- Applicant is invited to attend a volunteer introduction session, and a trial shift
- If all goes well for both the team and the applicant, you’re ready to go!
Contact Information
If you are interested in the volunteer opportunity, please complete the Friend Of MT Application Form and return to volunteering@mustardtree.org.uk.