Social Work Volunteer Roles
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Do you love arts & culture? Passionate about combatting loneliness & isolation in care homes? Arts at Home is looking for volunteers to bring joy and pleasure to residents in care homes by delivering art sessions.
Volunteers (in pairs) will lead a one-hour engaging and participatory sessions discussing works of art with a group of residents and care staff.
There are several places in London where you can volunteer with us, including Battersea, Dalston, Limehouse, Bow, Shepherd's Bush, St. James's Park, Surrey Quays, Tottenham Hale.
Why You'll Love It:
- You will connect with your local community - especially isolated older residents.
- You will learn how to deliver arts sessions with an engaging, conversation-led approach using our 'Arts at Home' toolkit.
- You will become part of Art Explora's volunteer network.
- You will witness how arts and culture supports people's mental health and well-being.
What You'll Learn:
- How to deliver arts sessions in a care home enivronment using an engaging, conversation led approach.
- Skills around communication and dementia.
- Arts education tools.
- About the UK adult social care sector.
- Hows arts and culture supports mental health and well-being.
What We're Looking For:
- Passionate about arts and culture.
- Friendly and confident talking to people of all ages.
- Strong communication skills.
- Interest in arts education.
- Teamworking skills.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.