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Arts and Crafts Volunteer

Creative Support

Greater London (On-site)

Unpaid role, expenses not paid

Voluntary

Social Welfare

Actively Interviewing

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Job description

We are looking for enthusiastic Arts and Crafts Volunteers to help provide meaningful companionship, creativity, and support at two of our Extra Care services in the London Borough of Brent. Volunteering with Creative Support is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of people with support needs while working alongside our team to deliver truly person‑centred care.

We are seeking individuals who are creative, patient, warm, and approachable, with a genuine interest in supporting others. You don't need to be a professional artist, but you should enjoy arts and crafts, be enthusiastic about sharing ideas, and be able to encourage participation in a relaxed and inclusive environment. If you can spare a couple of hours and are able to volunteer on a regular basis, we’d love to hear from you.

Activities might include painting, drawing and colouring activities; card-making and seasonal crafts; textile-based projects such as knitting and sewing; decorative and creative crafts; workshops linked to cultural events, celebrations and holidays; collaborative art projects and displays; and supporting residents to explore new creative hobbies and interests. If this sounds like something you’d enjoy and you can offer a few hours on a regular basis, we’d love to hear from you!

This role is for two of our extra care services for older people in the London Borough of Brent.

Volunteer Duties:

- Support residents to take part in a variety of creative arts and crafts activities

- Encourage individuals to express themselves through creative projects

- Help create a welcoming, fun, and inclusive atmosphere where everyone feel comfortable participating

- Build positive relationships with residents through conversation, companionship, and shared interests

- Adapt activities to suit different abilities, interests, and support needs

- Assist with setting up activities, organising materials, and tidying away afterwards

- Work alongside staff to ensure activities are safe, engaging, and person-centred

- Report any safeguarding concerns to Creative Support staff members

- Understand and work within Creative Support Policies and procedures, respecting boundaries

- Attend regular supervisions with your allocated volunteer supervisor and complete any training provided

Hours: Volunteer required for a couple of hours a week. Anytime between 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday.

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Registered Charity

501 - 1000

Creative Support is a not for profit provider of person centered care and support

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Posted on: 14 August 2026

Closing date: 30 October 2026 at 11:32

Job ref: VOL0047

Tags: Social Care / Development, Social / Support Work

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Activity Coordinator Volunteer (Merton)

Hestia

Greater London (On-site)

Unpaid role, expenses paid

Voluntary

Social Welfare

Actively Interviewing

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Are You Creative, Organised, and Passionate About Making a Difference?

Turn your ideas into meaningful experiences as an Activity Coordinator Volunteer. You'll help plan and deliver fun, engaging activities that promote wellbeing, build confidence, and bring people together.

From arts and crafts and games to wellbeing sessions, themed events, and community outings, every activity you support will help create connections, inspire smiles, and make a positive impact on people's lives.

What you will be doing

Support the planning and delivery of activities based on the interests of service users
Help facilitate social groups such as coffee mornings, walking groups, and activity workshops.
Encourage participation and help create a welcoming, inclusive environment.
Build positive relationships with service users and support them to develop confidence and social connections.
Work alongside staff to identify new activity ideas and opportunities.
Assist with setting up and tidying away activities where required
Provide occasional one-to-one support, such as accompanying service users to appointments, shopping trips, or community activities.

The skills you need

Friendly, approachable, and a good listener
Organised and dependable.
Confident engaging with a diverse range of people.
Creative and interested in helping others try new activities.
Respectful of confidentiality and professional boundaries
Able to work as part of a team.

What's in it for you

Supporting You - You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications.
Developing You - You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!
Valuing You - Valuing You - We hold annual Volunteer Awards, outings, celebration, and social events for our volunteers to get together and have some fun; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering.

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