Inclusive Activity Volunteer Volunteer Roles
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Main Purpose of role: Assist with the weekly Hearing voices group
Key Tasks:
To support the facilitation of groups for individuals who experience auditory and other hallucinations. This will involve delivering creative, engaging and inclusive group and activity support work that encourages and enables people to improve/maintain their mental wellbeing.
· To support service-users in accessing the group support offer.
· To encourage peer support within the group.
· To adhere to our inclusive way of working and support a diverse group of individuals. This will include supporting younger and older adults.
· To enable service-users to have access to information and signposting to other areas of support.
· To engage fully with the values and community of Mind in Somerset.
· To attend regular one-to-one supervision with your line manager.
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To work in an inclusive and culturally sensitive way for all service-users; being responsive to individual needs and challenging stigma and discrimination.
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To take prompt and appropriate action in a safeguarding situation. To clearly record all information and actions taken and to escalate to the Group Facilitator and Safeguarding Lead as per procedure.
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To follow Health & Safety and Security procedures.
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To cover leave and absences where required.
Person Specification
Essential:
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Positive team-working skills
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Flexible approach
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Willingness to learn (including independently) to extend their knowledge
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Understanding of the need for good record keeping and GDPR
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Good non judgmental listening skills
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Experience working with people in mental health
To provide services and support to anyone affected by or vulnerable to mental illness, improving their quality of life and wellbeing.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Community Volunteer
Role description
Our volunteers are vital in helping us make life fully inclusive for the 12 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus. RNID hugely value the contribution of our volunteers and we achieved the Investing in Volunteers quality mark in 2023.
What you’ll be doing
Community volunteers help us share information. They act as ambassadors for RNID, providing information to deaf people and people with hearing loss and tinnitus and providing information on RNID services and activities. They do this by:
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attending events, such as community open days, health information days
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giving presentations to groups (these might be in-person or held remotely on-line
You don’t have to do all types of activities; you can pick the activities you find most interesting and match your skills and experience. Community volunteers help us on an ad hoc, flexible basis, there is no fixed time commitment.
Full induction and training is provided and you’ll be assigned a supervisor to provide you with on-going support and to introduce you to our community of volunteers.
Requirements
You need to be 16 or over for this role. You may need to be able to travel by car or public transport to different places. We’ll reimburse your expenses in line with RNID’s expenses policy.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Do you enjoy meeting and engaging with new people? We are looking for a volunteer to join our team to provide a friendly face as people arrive at our Service. You will also support people to connect with others, feel welcome whilst assisting our staff to run services for people in crisis. Get in touch and make a difference!
What you will be doing
- Answer the door to Service Users and welcoming them to the service.
- Offering beverages to SU's upon entry to the service (Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate, juice, water, etc)
- Engaging in general conversation with SU's who are awaiting 1:1 with a recovery worker.
- Joining the Peer support table, when possible, to engage with SU's in activities such as card games, board games, mindful colouring
The skills you need
- Good communications skills
- Ability to provide a supportive and inclusive atmosphere that encourages learning and participation
- Calm and friendly approach
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 - We hold annual Volunteer Awards and Celebration events; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering; We hold social events and outings for our volunteers to get together and have some fun
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Position Overview:
Children With Voices, a dynamic and community-driven charity committed to supporting vulnerable individuals and families, is seeking a motivated and skilled Volunteer Bid Writer. This role is instrumental in securing funding opportunities, grants, and partnerships to ensure the continuous growth and success of the charity's initiatives.
Responsibilities:
1. Research and Identify Funding Opportunities:
- Conduct thorough research to identify potential funding sources, grants, and partnership opportunities aligned with Children With Voices' mission and projects.
2. Proposal Development:
- Collaborate with the charity's leadership team to gather information on projects and programs requiring funding.
- Develop compelling and well-articulated grant proposals, ensuring alignment with donor guidelines and requirements.
- Craft persuasive narratives that effectively communicate the impact of Children With Voices' activities.
3. Grant Application Submission:
- Prepare and submit grant applications within specified deadlines, adhering to all application guidelines and requirements.
- Maintain accurate records of submitted proposals, deadlines, and communication with funding bodies.
4. Relationship Building:
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with potential donors, grant-making organisations, and other stakeholders.
- Engage in effective communication to convey the charity's mission and project goals.
5. Collaboration and Coordination:
- Work closely with the fundraising team and project managers to gather necessary information for proposals.
- Collaborate with other team members to ensure the integration of programmatic and financial data in grant applications.
Qualifications:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Previous experience in grant writing, proposal development, or related fields is desirable.
- Strong research skills to identify relevant funding opportunities.
- Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
- Detail-oriented with strong organisational and project management skills.
- Passion for the mission and values of Children With Voices.
Time Commitment:
Flexible, with an estimated commitment of 5-10 hours per week.
Location:
This role can be performed remotely, with occasional virtual or in-person meetings as needed.
Position Overview:
Children With Voices, a dynamic and community-driven charity committed to supporting vulnerable individuals and families, is seeking a motivated and skilled Volunteer Bid Writer. This role is instrumental in securing funding opportunities, grants, and partnerships to ensure the continuous growth and success of the charity's initiatives.
Responsibilities:
1. Research and Identify Funding Opportunities:
- Conduct thorough research to identify potential funding sources, grants, and partnership opportunities aligned with Children With Voices' mission and projects.
2. Proposal Development:
- Collaborate with the charity's leadership team to gather information on projects and programs requiring funding.
- Develop compelling and well-articulated grant proposals, ensuring alignment with donor guidelines and requirements.
- Craft persuasive narratives that effectively communicate the impact of Children With Voices' activities.
3. Grant Application Submission:
- Prepare and submit grant applications within specified deadlines, adhering to all application guidelines and requirements.
- Maintain accurate records of submitted proposals, deadlines, and communication with funding bodies.
4. Relationship Building:
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with potential donors, grant-making organisations, and other stakeholders.
- Engage in effective communication to convey the charity's mission and project goals.
5. Collaboration and Coordination:
- Work closely with the fundraising team and project managers to gather necessary information for proposals.
- Collaborate with other team members to ensure the integration of programmatic and financial data in grant applications.
Qualifications:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Previous experience in grant writing, proposal development, or related fields is desirable.
- Strong research skills to identify relevant funding opportunities.
- Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
- Detail-oriented with strong organisational and project management skills.
- Passion for the mission and values of Children With Voices.
Time Commitment:
Flexible, with an estimated commitment of 5-10 hours per week.
Location:
This role can be performed remotely, with occasional virtual or in-person meetings as needed.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause and make a positive impact.
- Gain valuable experience in grant writing and fundraising within a charitable organisation.
- Develop and enhance your skills in communication, research, and project coordination.
- Travel expenses are paid and you will have a healthy meal!
Note: This is a voluntary, unpaid position. Children With Voices is committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering an inclusive environment for all volunteers.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for volunteers to deliver fun and engaging activity sessions. Our service users love to play board games and your role would be to set up a weekly board games session. As a volunteer you will be warm, friendly and approachable and enjoy playing games such as monopoly, cluedo and others.
As part of your volunteer role you will help us by setting up the games ready to play ensuring no pieces are missing, teaching people the rules for the game, and tidying away at the end of the session. You will also promote the board games being played each week to our service users and encourage people to join in.
As a volunteer with Creative Support we offer training for your role, access to a volunteer supervisor, an induction, a monthly volunteer newsletter, and an online volunteer support network group on Zoom.
Bosworth House is a supported living service for adults with mental health needs, we currently have eight tenants with thirteen flats. Bosworth House is centrally located in Hinckley and has good transport links.
We are a passionate, inclusive and anti-racist organisation. We embrace diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. As a Disability Confident Employer we welcome applications from people with a disability, and as a proud Stonewall Diversity Champion we actively encourage applications from the LGBT+ community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
RNID Near You volunteer
Role description
Our volunteers are vital in helping us make life fully inclusive for the 12 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus. RNID hugely value the contribution of our volunteers and we achieved the Investing in Volunteers quality mark in 2023.
What you’ll be doing
RNID Near You volunteers help us provide free, in-person drop-in sessions for people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus, or want to get their hearing checked. Our volunteers:
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Meet and greet people visiting our services, find out what service or information they’re looking for and direct them to the right place.
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Support hearing aid users by doing basic maintenance on their hearing aids and providing tips for getting the most from hearing aids.
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Help people to take the RNID online hearing check. They take people through the steps in person on a digital tablet.
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Provide information on a range of topics related to deafness and hearing loss.
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Help us to find supporters and donors by talking to people and providing information on supporting us.
-
Support us with administrative tasks for the service.
You don’t have to do all types of activities; you can pick the activities you find most interesting and match your skills and experience. Usual time commitment varies but is typically three hours per month.
Full induction and training is provided and you’ll be assigned a supervisor to provide you with on-going support and to introduce you to our community of volunteers.
Requirements
You need to be 18 or over for this role. You may need to be able to travel by car or public transport to different places. We’ll reimburse your expenses in line with RNID’s expenses policy.
We have a legal duty to make sure that all volunteers working either in person and/ or online with children and adults at risk on a regular basis are suitable.
In addition to requesting references, we’ll carry out appropriate pre-volunteering checks in-line with regulations such as Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks in England and Wales, and equivalents in Northern Ireland and Scotland.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Hebden Court supports adults with Complex Needs. The service consists of 17 flats and is close to the centre of town and is easily accessible by public transport.
We are looking for volunteers to deliver fun and engaging activity sessions. Your role would be to set up a weekly board games session. As a volunteer you will be warm, friendly and approachable and enjoy playing games such as monopoly, cluedo and others.
As part of your volunteer role you will help us by setting up the games ready to play ensuring no pieces are missing, teaching people the rules for the game, and tidying away at the end of the session. You will also promote the board games being played each week to our service users and encourage people to join in.
As a volunteer with Creative Support we offer training for your role, access to a volunteer supervisor, an induction, a monthly volunteer newsletter, and an online volunteer support network group on Zoom.
We are a passionate, inclusive and anti-racist organisation. We embrace diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. As a Disability Confident Employer we welcome applications from people with a disability, and as a proud Stonewall Diversity Champion we actively encourage applications from the LGBT+ community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
RNID Near You volunteer
Role description
Our volunteers are vital in helping us make life fully inclusive for the 12 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus. RNID hugely value the contribution of our volunteers and we achieved the Investing in Volunteers quality mark in 2023.
What you’ll be doing
RNID Near You volunteers help us provide free, in-person drop-in sessions for people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus, or want to get their hearing checked. Our volunteers:
-
Meet and greet people visiting our services, find out what service or information they’re looking for and direct them to the right place.
-
Support hearing aid users by doing basic maintenance on their hearing aids and providing tips for getting the most from hearing aids.
-
Help people to take the RNID online hearing check. They take people through the steps in person on a digital tablet.
-
Provide information on a range of topics related to deafness and hearing loss.
-
Help us to find supporters and donors by talking to people and providing information on supporting us.
-
Support us with administrative tasks for the service.
You don’t have to do all types of activities; you can pick the activities you find most interesting and match your skills and experience. Usual time commitment varies but is typically three hours per month.
Full induction and training is provided and you’ll be assigned a supervisor to provide you with on-going support and to introduce you to our community of volunteers.
Requirements
You need to be 18 or over for this role. You may need to be able to travel by car or public transport to different places. We’ll reimburse your expenses in line with RNID’s expenses policy.
We have a legal duty to make sure that all volunteers working either in person and/ or online with children and adults at risk on a regular basis are suitable.
In addition to requesting references, we’ll carry out appropriate pre-volunteering checks in-line with regulations such as Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks in England and Wales, and equivalents in Northern Ireland and Scotland.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
RNID Near You volunteer
Role description
Our volunteers are vital in helping us make life fully inclusive for the 12 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus. RNID hugely value the contribution of our volunteers and we achieved the Investing in Volunteers quality mark in 2023.
What you’ll be doing
RNID Near You volunteers help us provide free, in-person drop-in sessions for people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus, or want to get their hearing checked. Our volunteers:
-
Meet and greet people visiting our services, find out what service or information they’re looking for and direct them to the right place.
-
Support hearing aid users by doing basic maintenance on their hearing aids and providing tips for getting the most from hearing aids.
-
Help people to take the RNID online hearing check. They take people through the steps in person on a digital tablet.
-
Provide information on a range of topics related to deafness and hearing loss.
-
Help us to find supporters and donors by talking to people and providing information on supporting us.
-
Support us with administrative tasks for the service.
You don’t have to do all types of activities; you can pick the activities you find most interesting and match your skills and experience. Usual time commitment varies but is typically three hours per month.
Full induction and training is provided and you’ll be assigned a supervisor to provide you with on-going support and to introduce you to our community of volunteers.
Requirements
You need to be 18 or over for this role. You may need to be able to travel by car or public transport to different places. We’ll reimburse your expenses in line with RNID’s expenses policy.
We have a legal duty to make sure that all volunteers working either in person and/ or online with children and adults at risk on a regular basis are suitable.
In addition to requesting references, we’ll carry out appropriate pre-volunteering checks in-line with regulations such as Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks in England and Wales, and equivalents in Northern Ireland and Scotland.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
RNID Near You volunteer
Role description
Our volunteers are vital in helping us make life fully inclusive for the 12 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus. RNID hugely value the contribution of our volunteers and we achieved the Investing in Volunteers quality mark in 2023.
What you’ll be doing
RNID Near You volunteers help us provide free, in-person drop-in sessions for people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus, or want to get their hearing checked. Our volunteers:
-
Meet and greet people visiting our services, find out what service or information they’re looking for and direct them to the right place.
-
Support hearing aid users by doing basic maintenance on their hearing aids and providing tips for getting the most from hearing aids.
-
Help people to take the RNID online hearing check. They take people through the steps in person on a digital tablet.
-
Provide information on a range of topics related to deafness and hearing loss.
-
Help us to find supporters and donors by talking to people and providing information on supporting us.
-
Support us with administrative tasks for the service.
You don’t have to do all types of activities; you can pick the activities you find most interesting and match your skills and experience. Usual time commitment varies but is typically three hours per month.
Full induction and training is provided and you’ll be assigned a supervisor to provide you with on-going support and to introduce you to our community of volunteers.
Requirements
You need to be 18 or over for this role. You may need to be able to travel by car or public transport to different places. We’ll reimburse your expenses in line with RNID’s expenses policy.
We have a legal duty to make sure that all volunteers working either in person and/ or online with children and adults at risk on a regular basis are suitable.
In addition to requesting references, we’ll carry out appropriate pre-volunteering checks in-line with regulations such as Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks in England and Wales, and equivalents in Northern Ireland and Scotland.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
RNID Near You volunteer
Role description
Our volunteers are vital in helping us make life fully inclusive for the 12 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus. RNID hugely value the contribution of our volunteers and we achieved the Investing in Volunteers quality mark in 2023.
What you’ll be doing
RNID Near You volunteers help us provide free, in-person drop-in sessions for people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus, or want to get their hearing checked. Our volunteers:
-
Meet and greet people visiting our services, find out what service or information they’re looking for and direct them to the right place.
-
Support hearing aid users by doing basic maintenance on their hearing aids and providing tips for getting the most from hearing aids.
-
Help people to take the RNID online hearing check. They take people through the steps in person on a digital tablet.
-
Provide information on a range of topics related to deafness and hearing loss.
-
Help us to find supporters and donors by talking to people and providing information on supporting us.
-
Support us with administrative tasks for the service.
You don’t have to do all types of activities; you can pick the activities you find most interesting and match your skills and experience. Usual time commitment varies but is typically three hours per month.
Full induction and training is provided and you’ll be assigned a supervisor to provide you with on-going support and to introduce you to our community of volunteers.
Requirements
You need to be 18 or over for this role. You may need to be able to travel by car or public transport to different places. We’ll reimburse your expenses in line with RNID’s expenses policy.
We have a legal duty to make sure that all volunteers working either in person and/ or online with children and adults at risk on a regular basis are suitable.
In addition to requesting references, we’ll carry out appropriate pre-volunteering checks in-line with regulations such as Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks in England and Wales, and equivalents in Northern Ireland and Scotland.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Do you have an art therapy background and would like to support individuals experiencing crisis and find alternative ways to express themselves through art?
You will be working with small groups of people who may struggle with communicating their feelings, thoughts, may require support looking at a problem, situation in a new way, explore a difficult or painful experience.
What you will be doing
- Develop and coordinate art therapy sessions weekly, through one to one or group sessions
- Inspire and motivate individuals to take part in the sessions and take a role in planning/designing upcoming sessions
- Create a safe space and session plans for individuals to express themselves
- In group workshops, encourage members of the group to connect and relate to each other through expression of art
- Work alongside our staff team to set therapeutic objectives, goals and provide feedback on progress
- Encourage individuals to continue independent activities beyond the session
The skills you need
- A qualified art therapist with relevant qualifications
- A strong knowledge and understanding of the theory and practice of psychotherapy and the role art can play in recovery
- Calm and patient approach
- Ability to provide a supportive, and inclusive atmosphere that encourages learning and participation
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.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Do you have a music therapy background and would like to support individuals experiencing crisis and find alternative ways to express themselves through music?
You will be working with people who may struggle with communicating their feelings, thoughts, may require support looking at a problem, situation in a new way, explore a difficult or painful experience.
What you will be doing
- Develop and coordinate music therapy sessions weekly, through one to one or small group sessions
- Inspire and motivate individuals to take part in the sessions and take a role in planning/designing upcoming sessions
- Create a safe space and session plans for individuals to express themselves
- In group workshops, encourage members of the group to connect and relate to each other through expression of music
- Work alongside our staff team to set therapeutic objectives, goals and provide feedback on progress
- Encourage individuals to continue independent activities beyond the session
The skills you need
- A qualified music therapist/ relevant qualifications
- A strong knowledge and understanding of the theory and practice of psychotherapy and the role art can play in recovery
- Calm and patient approach
- Ability to provide a supportive, and inclusive atmosphere that encourages learning and participation
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.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
RNID Near You volunteer
Role description
Our volunteers are vital in helping us make life fully inclusive for the 12 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus. RNID hugely value the contribution of our volunteers and we achieved the Investing in Volunteers quality mark in 2023.
What you’ll be doing
RNID Near You volunteers help us provide free, in-person drop-in sessions for people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus, or want to get their hearing checked. Our volunteers:
-
Meet and greet people visiting our services, find out what service or information they’re looking for and direct them to the right place.
-
Support hearing aid users by doing basic maintenance on their hearing aids and providing tips for getting the most from hearing aids.
-
Help people to take the RNID online hearing check. They take people through the steps in person on a digital tablet.
-
Provide information on a range of topics related to deafness and hearing loss.
-
Help us to find supporters and donors by talking to people and providing information on supporting us.
-
Support us with administrative tasks for the service.
You don’t have to do all types of activities; you can pick the activities you find most interesting and match your skills and experience. Usual time commitment varies but is typically three hours per month.
Full induction and training is provided and you’ll be assigned a supervisor to provide you with on-going support and to introduce you to our community of volunteers.
Requirements
You need to be 18 or over for this role. You may need to be able to travel by car or public transport to different places. We’ll reimburse your expenses in line with RNID’s expenses policy.
We have a legal duty to make sure that all volunteers working either in person and/ or online with children and adults at risk on a regular basis are suitable.
In addition to requesting references, we’ll carry out appropriate pre-volunteering checks in-line with regulations such as Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks in England and Wales, and equivalents in Northern Ireland and Scotland.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Do you have an art therapy background and would like to support individuals experiencing crisis and find alternative ways to express themselves through art?
You will be working with people who may struggle with communicating their feelings, thoughts, may require support looking at a problem, situation in a new way, explore a difficult or painful experience.
What you will be doing
- Develop and coordinate art therapy sessions weekly, through one to one or group sessions
- Inspire and motivate individuals to take part in the sessions and take a role in planning/designing upcoming sessions
- Create a safe space and session plans for individuals to express themselves
- In group workshops, encourage members of the group to connect and relate to each other through expression of art
- Work alongside our staff team to set therapeutic objectives, goals and provide feedback on progress
- Encourage individuals to continue independent activities beyond the session
The skills you need
- A qualified art therapist with relevant qualifications
- A strong knowledge and understanding of the theory and practice of psychotherapy and the role art can play in recovery
- Calm and patient approach
- Ability to provide a supportive, and inclusive atmosphere that encourages learning and participation
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.