Voluntary Arts, Culture, Heritage Volunteer Roles
As three West Midlands-based building preservation trusts experiencing unprecedented growth, we are seeking a strategic leader with a passion for historic buildings and their conservation. West Midlands Heritage Trust, a new Charitable Incorporated Organisation, is being established to strengthen our organisational resilience and delivery capacity, with the volunteer Chair helping to shape the direction of this exciting, new Trust.
We welcome all contact for further information or to arrange an informal discussion about this opportunity with our Project Director.
Enable, a dynamic not-for-profit organisation dedicated to promoting happy, healthier, and more enriching lives in local communities, is actively seeking an additional Trustee to contribute to its aspirational growth.
As a Trustee, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of Enable, collaborating with the Executive Team to oversee service delivery and champion the organisation's values. We are specifically looking for an individual with proven management expertise in business growth, health, or finance, particularly someone experienced in upscaling through internal and external business expansion.
The Role
Enable is actively seeking individuals with strategic vision, passion, and relevant experience to join its Board of Trustees. Ideal candidates will bring a background in managing or working within a new and growing organisation. A genuine passion for leisure, health, and cultural initiatives is crucial as Enable enters its next stage of growth.
Trustees are expected to participate in four annual board meetings. These meetings take place at various locations, including Enable's offices and community spaces in Wandsworth, ensuring a diverse and engaging environment for collaboration.
Core Competences
We are seeking experienced professionals with one or more of the following core competencies:
- Finance – either as a Finance professional, entrepreneur, or a Non-executive Trustee/Director
- Change management
- Strategic leadership
- Capital Investment
Enable is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified or experienced people. We particularly welcome applications from Black and Minority Ethnic communities who are currently underrepresented on our Trustee Board.
How to apply
If you are interested in joining us on Enable’s exciting journey as a Trustee, please apply today with your CV and Cover Letter.
Enable believes that everyone has the right to be treated equally and that the diversity of individuals and groups should be embraced, valued, and respected. Enable is committed to eliminating any form of discrimination be it direct, indirect, harassment or victimisation and to deliver and comply with its legal obligations detailed in the Equality Act 2010.
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Do you want to gain professional writing skills and have your named work viewed by thousands? Do you have a passion for great literature or fine art or classical or contemporary music or history or archaeology or something else in the humanities? Do you love to learn about other cultures, their cuisine, customs and language? Do you want to join a vibrant community of writers? Then write for us!
The Cultural Me helps our subscribers learn about the arts and culture the same way they would learn a new language. We are a tech company and are developing artificial intelligence-assisted learning.
We are looking for writers to research and write micro-articles (roughly 300–350 words) on selected subjects, for example, a piece on Tolstoy, or Early Renaissance to Contemporary Art, or Latin American magic realism to Postcolonial Literature, or Sri Lankan culture, or Beethoven, or Film... You will also be involved in editing contributions from other writers.
If you have never written professionally before, then don't worry: all we ask for is a Bachelor’s Degree in the Arts and Humanities. We are also happy to consider you if you have alternative qualifications — provided you can demonstrate specialist subject matter knowledge in one or more areas in the arts and culture (and you love reading). The articles we produce (unlike popular media) are to the best academic standards. The ideal person, therefore, should enjoy writing articles that are well researched yet written in an accessible format suitable for the public at large.
Here is what you can expect from us in return for your voluntary work:
- Detailed and friendly, one-to-one editorial feedback on almost every line you write.
- How to write for a busy mainstream reader: developing a story.
- A language and style guide reflecting modern trends in mainstream media.
- The chance to develop a deeper understanding of the arts, history, philosophy...
- Publication of your work to a global audience on a fast-growing platform.
- Providing a link to your writing portfolio to include in your CV.
- An (optional) fun-filled drop-in Video Meeting every Friday to meet fellow writers and to contribute to fun initiatives including Poetry Challenge (see poster on 'About the Company').
In addition, if you provide The Cultural Me as a reference for a potential job, we will provide a personalised reference based on your portfolio. Our writers have secured jobs with organisations such as the Red Cross, Kobalt Music, Oxford University Museums, amongst others.
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone with a passion for the arts and culture to join a community on a worthy mission. If you love the idea, then please email Gemma by clicking on ‘Apply’ and writing a short covering letter explaining what you like about the role.
COMMENTS FROM OUR WRITERS
Claire Woods — MA Creative Writing, Open University
‘The editors have a keen eye for detail, and I’m learning so much already!’
Florence Gildea — MPhil Sociology, University of Cambridge
‘The level of support, the attention to detail and the encouragement I experienced while writing for The Cultural Me was absolutely unprecedented in all my years of writing. Editing is an underappreciated skill these days, as people are keen to publish content as quickly as possible. It is a testament to the commitment of the Editors at The Cultural Me for producing resources of the highest quality that they put so much time and effort into working with writers like me. I felt both stretched and valued.’
Zoe Willis — BA French and German, University of Bristol
‘Working on The Cultural Me micro-articles really made me interrogate what I was writing, making sure the subject was absolutely clear for those reading it. At university you are never told to examine each sentence as to how it fits in with your argument.’
Elise Czyzowska — BA English Literature & Language, University of Oxford
‘Writing for The Cultural Me has allowed me to continue practising my analytical reading from university, and given me the opportunity to share my thoughts on the literature I know and love.’
Nicholas Benton — BA English Literature, University of Sheffield
‘The Cultural Me provided me with a detailed commendatory reference that helped me secure a place on a master’s degree at the University of Birmingham.’
Tom Mackinnon — BA History of Art, University of Cambridge
‘Since starting to write for The Cultural Me, I’ve actually learnt a lot about writing for mainstream readers. At the same time, I really enjoy being able to keep in touch with the topics I love. I do recommend this experience to anyone wanting to pursue a career in writing, curation or education.’
SAMPLE MICRO-ARTICLES
Please see the attachment.
SAMPLE WRITER PROFILES
Ugne — https://thecultural.me/people/Ugne-Civilyte-109496
Isabella — https://thecultural.me/people/Isabella-Barber-109388
Rami — https://thecultural.me/people/Rami-Barhoumi-109470
Judith — https://thecultural.me/people/Judith-Kuthy-109397
Ashly — https://thecultural.me/people/Ashly-Cork-109382
Christina — https://thecultural.me/people/Christina-Apostolidou-109357
Katerina — https://thecultural.me/people/Katerina-Koukouthaki-109393
Satkartar — https://thecultural.me/people/Satkartar-Chaggar-109383
To demystify and to bring to life the scholarly humanities for practical use.
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Kiplin Hall and Gardens in North Yorkshire is recruiting Trustees to join the friendly and dedicated Board which oversees the management of this intriguing Jacobean house. The house was built in the 1620s for George Calvert, Secretary of State to James I and founder of the US state of Maryland. A member of the Historic Houses Association, the Hall and Gardens are open to visitors and we welcome over 30,000 visitors each year. We are currently creating a new Welcome Centre with improved retail and catering for our visitors which will open in Spring 2025. . With the support of National Lottery Heritage Fund, we are further enhancing the service and experience offered to visitors, to ensure Kiplin is sustainable and resilient for the future.
We are particularly seeking Trustees with skills and experience in finance, visitor operations, legal and curatorial to help oversee the continued development of the Hall and Gardens. We are looking to grow our Board of Trustees to help guide us through an exciting period of change and transition.
Our aim is to develop and broaden the diversity of our Board of Trustees, ensuring we have a variety of perspectives and backgrounds and are particularly interested in receiving local applications. If you are interested in becoming a Trustee at Kiplin Hall, you can find out more about the role on our website. The deadline for applications is 2 June and interviews will be held on at Kiplin Hall on 11 June 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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An exciting opportunity to join a much-respected arts education charity as it embarks on its new three-year plan to maximise children and young people's engagement with arts and culture.
Role Description
We are looking to appoint an Honorary Treasurer who will bring new energy, new ideas, new perspectives, and challenge to enhance our financial management and development as a charity.
The Treasurer will be a Trustee and Director (SPAEDA is a charity and a company limited by guarantee) with particular responsibility to the Board for:
- Fulfilling the same role as any Trustee and Director
- Working closely with the Chair on issues relating to regulation and good governance
- Monitoring the financial administration of the charity and advising fellow trustees on all matters financial
- Overseeing the charity's financial risk-management
- Acting as a counter signatory to SPAEDA's bank accounts and as necessary on applications to funders
- Liaising with our accountants, particularly in supporting the production of the annual accounts
Role Requirements
Essential
- Experience and qualifications appropriate to the role, although we welcome applicants for whom this would be a learning experience
- Able to commit sufficient time to the role (see below)
- Commitment to SPAEDA, its vision and values
- Understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a charity and its trustees
- Commitment to maintaining highest standards of integrity
Desirable
- Experience of the arts and/or education sectors
- Strategic and business planning
- Knowledge of the local community
- Understanding of the issues facing arts education and development
Role Overview
We are a small charity and handle a moderate number of transactions each month using an online accounts package (Xero). We have an online bookings system handled through our website and online payments system (STRIPE). Book-keeping is managed in house by the Business Manager. Monthly payments approval would be required, supporting the preparation of quarterly management accounts. More input in March and April for preparation of the year end accounts and additional support in January - February would be welcomed to develop budgets, templates and invoice codes for the coming year.
Routinely, we look to our Treasurer for:
Monthly - Approval of online payments, review of management accounts and reserves, monitoring cash flow
Quarterly - Preparation of board reports (quarterly management accounts), review of reserves, preparation of latest estimate
Annually - Preparation of annual budget and draft accounts for independent review
On a Project Basis - Supporting our Director and Business Manager with financial aspects of bids and applications – project budgets, customised spreadsheets and assisting with reporting templates and coding of invoices (as new projects start)
Our financial year runs from 1st April – 31st March with the reporting deadline of 31st December.
- Job Title: Honorary Treasurer
- Salary: This is an unpaid position
- Hours: 1 to 2 days/month, much of which can be “working from home”
- Role: Finance
- Term of office: 3 years, renewable
- Location: Our office is in Taunton, and the ability to get to our base at Hestercombe on a quarterly basis would be desirable
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The Langham Arts Trust is an extraordinary charity, combining a passion for creative excellence with a gospel mission: to make Jesus’ name known and glorified through music and the arts.
The work of the charity today encompasses a range of exciting musical ventures, from witnessing to non-believers through music and worship, to serving the wider church with the gifts and resources of the All Souls Orchestra. The charity is looking to expand its work with young people, and grow the capacity of the orchestra in order to engage in more opportunities to point people to Christ through music.
The Trust is seeking to appoint a new Chair and Treasurer. These two appointments will be instrumental in managing change and supporting growth for the Trust. In particular, the Chair will lead a refreshment of the Board and be a skilled relationship builder.
This is an exciting moment to join the board of an organisation with a vital, yet under-represented, mission in the UK church music landscape, and an organisation that is changing and growing rapidly.
Carnelian Search have been appointed to lead this search on behalf of Langham Arts Trust.
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Job Summary
Job Title: Exhibitions Assistant
Salary: Voluntary
Working Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 6pm (Flexible shifts)
Reporting to: Team Leader
Location: NIAS Creative Campus, Holborn, London
The NIAS Gallery is a part of the NIAS Creative Campus projects. The Gallery offers experienced local artists, upcoming artists and collectors opportunity to exhibit their works within prestigious city centre locations. NIAS Creative Campus creates accessible community spaces by turning abandoned commercial properties to temporary useful purposes, for the benefit of creatives and young entrepreneurs. It also facilitates access to premium spaces for creative performers to hone their craft.
We are currently recruiting for an Exhibitions Assistant to support our latest artists' led exhibition series in the City of London EC1.
Main responsibilities
- Provide quick and accurate responses to enquiries by artists and visitors
- Providing assistance to the Coordinator and Artists, including; booking artists, courier companies and other logistic companies to facilitate the exhibition
- Promote the exhibition across all social media platforms
- Assisting with curation/creative decisions & creating promotional materials
- Ad-hoc duties at exhibition; managing guest list, showing guests to exhibition, help with setup and dismantling exhibits, photographing exhibitsetc
- Update marketing and listing information on websites, google, online auction sites, etc
- Any other relevant duties in support of the operations of the gallery
Requirements:
- Have an interest in pursuing a career in events, logistics and fine art
- Have excellent attention to detail and be organised
- Work well in a multi-tasking environment
- Excellent customer services skills
- Having a proficiency with wordpress and/or Adobe Suites
- Amateur photography & social media promotion skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills (English language)
What we are offering:
- Travel Expenses
- Reasonable Lunch Expenses (after probation period)
- Industry links
- Opportunity for growth through our training and development programme
- Potential for career mentoring by experienced staff
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The job entails working closely with project/programme managers in ensuring the smooth running of the organisation's internal operations, external networking, HR, events, communications & fundraising. Successful candidates will be able to gain proven experience in each of the highlighted areas.
The successful candidate must be a quick learner, trustworthy, intelligent and pro-active self-starter, highly organised and able to multitask effectively.
Key responsibilities include:
Provide receptionist and general admin support to the team, including basic bookkeeping
Provide seamless support to project leads, contractors and freelancers
Help with events and conferences.
Help with writing of funding proposals, publicity & marketing
Update social media, website, marketing and promotion content
The Ideal Candidate will:
Be Intelligent & Trustworthy - have gained great academic results
Demonstrate excellent writing skills and speaking ability
Pay attention to details and exhibit high degree of precision with work assignments
Be Tech Savvy - Be competent/confident with CRM, CMS, social media and spreadsheets
Have some interest in Art Galleries, Creativity, Research, International Devevelopment and/or business administration
Benefits:
Career Development Plan Support
Access to paid training and qualification enhancement
Reimbursement of out of pocket expenses
Fully remote working option available to suitably experienced candidate(s).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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ROLE SUMMARY:
To support artists and the Zest Medway Coordinator in the delivery of creative sessions for people living with dementia, their family, friends and carers.
To work directly with participants with complex needs, enabling them to engage with each session.
ABOUT US:
Bright Shadow’s mission is to enable people living with dementia, and those affected by it, to live well and to thrive. We are experts in creative activities designed specifically for people with dementia to enable self-expression, social interaction and active participation. We do this in a number of ways, including our trademark Zest sessions for people living with dementia in the community.
We offer a range of volunteer opportunities, and are particularly looking for someone to work with our Zest group in Medway, which is launching in April 2024. This role is a wonderful opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of our participants by enabling those with more complex needs to engage with this group. Our Medway Zest group is one of four Zest groups that meet; Deal, Hythe and Whitstable are already established groups who have been running for many years.
You will become part of a friendly team offering support and guidance, so your positive attitude is more important to us than specific experience. We offer all volunteers dementia awareness and safeguarding training, as well as requiring an enhanced DBS certificate.
Established in 2009, Bright Shadow is passionate about a brighter quality of care, which is invigorating, mood boosting and enhances relationships. We are adamant that life and fun shouldn’t stop once you reach a certain age or receive a diagnosis of dementia. In all of our work we celebrate the here and now, ensuring that people with dementia enjoy a bright today and a bright tomorrow.
POST REPORTS TO: Volunteer Coordinator and Zest Medway Coordinator
LOCATION: Sunlight Centre, Richmond Road, Gillingham, ME7 1LX
POSITION TYPE: Volunteer
HOURS REQUIRED: Tuesdays 9:45am - 12:15pm. We are equally looking for those who can commit on a regular basis, as well as those who would want to offer their time on a fixed basis (such as one month, 6 weeks etc).
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Understanding of or willingness to learn about living with dementia, including completing provided dementia awareness training
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Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills and empathy
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Enthusiasm to join in with performance and arts activities such as singing, movement and story making wherever possible and assisting participants to engage fully
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Work closely with Zest Medway Coordinator to deliver a safe and high quality experience
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Help Zest Medway Coordinator to prepare the room before sessions and clear up at the end where necessary
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Help Zest Medway Coordinator to prepare refreshments for participants
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Help the Zest Medway Coordinator with the collection of evaluation information
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Assist in documenting the sessions using photography, recording and/or film on equipment provided where necessary
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Work within all Bright Shadow policies, including Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Covid-19, Equality and GDPR compliance. This role is subject to the volunteer having an up to date enhanced DBS check carried out.
Competencies
Essential
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Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills and empathy
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Sensitive to people’s needs and the safeguarding of vulnerable adults
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Good initiative and ability to work independently
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To undertake an enhanced DBS check
Desirable
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Previous experience working with older adults
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Experience of working for an arts organisation
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Competent IT skills, including social media
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Knowledge/understanding of dementia
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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ROLE SUMMARY:
To support artists and the Zest Hythe Coordinator in the delivery of creative sessions for people living with dementia, their family, friends and carers.
To work directly with participants with complex needs, enabling them to engage with each session.
ABOUT US:
Bright Shadow’s mission is to enable people living with dementia, and those affected by it, to live well and to thrive. We are experts in creative activities designed specifically for people with dementia to enable self-expression, social interaction and active participation. We do this in a number of ways, including our trademark Zest sessions for people living with dementia in the community.
We offer a range of volunteer opportunities, and are particularly looking for someone to work with our Zest group in Hythe. This role is a wonderful opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of our participants by enabling those with more complex needs to continue engaging with this close-knit group.
You will become part of a friendly team offering support and guidance, so your positive attitude is more important to us than specific experience. We offer all volunteers dementia awareness and safeguarding training, as well as requiring an enhanced DBS certificate.
Established in 2009, Bright Shadow is passionate about a brighter quality of care, which is invigorating, mood boosting and enhances relationships. We are adamant that life and fun shouldn’t stop once you reach a certain age or receive a diagnosis of dementia. In all of our work we celebrate the here and now, ensuring that people with dementia enjoy a bright today and a bright tomorrow.
POST REPORTS TO: Project Manager and Zest Hythe Coordinator
LOCATION: Hythe Sports Pavilion, 2 South Road, Hythe, CT21 6AR
POSITION TYPE: Volunteer
HOURS REQUIRED: Thursdays 1:45-4:15pm
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Understanding of or willingness to learn about living with dementia, including completing provided dementia awareness training
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Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills and empathy
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Enthusiasm to join in with performance and arts activities such as singing, movement and story making wherever possible and assisting participants to engage fully
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Work closely with Zest Hythe Coordinator to deliver a safe and high quality experience
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Help Zest Hythe Coordinator to prepare the room before sessions and clear up at the end where necessary
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Help Zest Hythe Coordinator to prepare refreshments for participants
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Help the Zest Hythe Coordinator with the collection of evaluation information
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Assist in documenting the sessions using photography, recording and/or film on equipment provided where necessary
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Work within all Bright Shadow policies, including Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Covid-19, Equality and GDPR compliance. This role is subject to the volunteer having an up to date enhanced DBS check carried out.
Competencies
Essential
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Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills and empathy
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Sensitive to people’s needs and the safeguarding of vulnerable adults
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Good initiative and ability to work independently
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To undertake an enhanced DBS check
Desirable
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Previous experience working with older adults
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Experience of working for an arts organisation
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Competent IT skills, including social media
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Knowledge/understanding of dementia
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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ROLE SUMMARY:
- To support artists and the Zest Whitstable Coordinator in the delivery of creative sessions for people living with dementia, their family, friends and carers.
- To work directly with participants with complex needs, enabling them to engage with each session.
ABOUT US:
Bright Shadow’s mission is to enable people living with dementia, and those affected by it, to live well and to thrive. We are experts in creative activities designed specifically for people with dementia to enable self-expression, social interaction and active participation. We do this in a number of ways, including our trademark Zest sessions for people living with dementia in the community.
We offer a range of volunteer opportunities, and are particularly looking for someone to work with our Zest group in Whitstable. This role is a wonderful opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of our participants by enabling those with more complex needs to continue engaging with this close-knit group.
You will become part of a friendly team offering support and guidance, so your positive attitude is more important to us than specific experience. We offer all volunteers dementia awareness and safeguarding training, as well as requiring an enhanced DBS certificate.
Established in 2009, Bright Shadow is passionate about a brighter quality of care, which is invigorating, mood boosting and enhances relationships. We are adamant that life and fun shouldn’t stop once you reach a certain age or receive a diagnosis of dementia. In all of our work we celebrate the here and now, ensuring that people with dementia enjoy a bright today and a bright tomorrow.
POST REPORTS TO: Project & Admin Coordinator and Zest Whitstable Coordinator
LOCATION: Whitstable Umbrella Centre, Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DD
POSITION TYPE: Volunteer
HOURS REQUIRED: Tuesdays 1:45-4:15pm
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Understanding of or willingness to learn about living with dementia, including completing provided dementia awareness training
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Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills and empathy
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Enthusiasm to join in with performance and arts activities such as singing, movement and story making wherever possible and assisting participants to engage fully
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Work closely with Zest Whitstable Coordinator to deliver a safe and high quality experience
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Help Zest Whitstable Coordinator to prepare the room before sessions and clear up at the end where necessary
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Help Zest Whitstable Coordinator to prepare refreshments for participants
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Help the Zest Whitstable Coordinator with the collection of evaluation information
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Assist in documenting the sessions using photography, recording and/or film on equipment provided where necessary
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Work within all Bright Shadow policies, including Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Covid-19, Equality and GDPR compliance. This role is subject to the volunteer having an up to date enhanced DBS check carried out.
Person Specification
Zest Communities Session Volunteer
The person specification states the knowledge; skills and experience helpful in volunteering with us and is used for both short-listing volunteers for informal interview and to identify the areas to explore in this interview.
Competencies
Essential
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Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills and empathy
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Sensitive to people’s needs and the safeguarding of vulnerable adults
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Good initiative and ability to work independently
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To undertake an enhanced DBS check
Desirable
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Previous experience working with older adults
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Experience of working for an arts organisation
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Competent IT skills, including social media
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Knowledge/understanding of dementia
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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ROLE SUMMARY:
To support artists and the Zest Deal Coordinator in the delivery of creative sessions for people living with dementia, their family, friends and carers.
To work directly with participants with complex needs, enabling them to engage with each session.
ABOUT US:
Bright Shadow’s mission is to enable people living with dementia, and those affected by it, to live well and to thrive. We are experts in creative activities designed specifically for people with dementia to enable self-expression, social interaction and active participation. We do this in a number of ways, including our trademark Zest sessions for people living with dementia in the community.
We offer a range of volunteer opportunities and are particularly looking for someone to work with our Zest group in Deal. This role is a wonderful opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of our participants by enabling those with more complex needs to continue engaging with this close-knit group.
You will become part of a friendly team offering support and guidance, so your positive attitude is more important to us than specific experience. We offer all volunteers dementia awareness and safeguarding training, as well as requiring an enhanced DBS certificate.
Established in 2009, Bright Shadow is passionate about a brighter quality of care, which is invigorating, mood boosting and enhances relationships. We are adamant that life and fun shouldn’t stop once you reach a certain age or receive a diagnosis of dementia. In all of our work we celebrate the here and now, ensuring that people with dementia enjoy a bright today and a bright tomorrow.
POST REPORTS TO: Project Manager and Zest Deal Coordinator
LOCATION: The Astor Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal, CT14 6AB
POSITION TYPE: Volunteer
HOURS REQUIRED: Thursdays 9:45am-12:15pm
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Understanding of or willingness to learn about living with dementia, including completing provided dementia awareness training
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Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills and empathy
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Enthusiasm to join in with performance and arts activities such as singing, movement and story making wherever possible and assisting participants to engage fully
-
Work closely with Zest Deal Coordinator to deliver a safe and high quality experience
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Help Zest Deal Coordinator to prepare the room before sessions and clear up at the end where necessary
-
Help Zest Deal Coordinator to prepare refreshments for participants
-
Help the Zest Deal Coordinator with the collection of evaluation information
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Assist in documenting the sessions using photography, recording and/or film on equipment provided where necessary
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Work within all Bright Shadow policies, including Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Covid-19, Equality and GDPR compliance. This role is subject to the volunteer having an up to date enhanced DBS check carried out.
Competencies
Essential
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Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills and empathy
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Sensitive to people’s needs and the safeguarding of vulnerable adults
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Good initiative and ability to work independently
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To undertake an enhanced DBS check
Desirable
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Previous experience working with older adults
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Experience of working for an arts organisation
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Competent IT skills, including social media
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Knowledge/understanding of dementia
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We’re a charity awarding £1,000 grants to people of colour based in the UK who want to bring a new creative project to life. We support creativity in all its forms including: poetry, paintings, fashion, zines, music, food, flowers, photographs, workshops, events or something else completely.
Brief:
We need a volunteer to help neurodivergent applicants or applicants with long term illness write their applications.
An important distinction is to be made here - your role is to help someone write a clear application. You are not here to help them develop their idea or to turn it into something it’s not.
Applicants answer these questions:
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What is their Grand Plan? (300 words)
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Why is now the right time to do it? (100 words)
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What is your budget?
These answers are then marked against a criteria which can be found on our website (which we can share with you).
Process:
We will ask applicants to come to you with bullet points for ideas of what their project is. This is the minimum; some may come with a written application that needs tweaking.
You will then read through what they have and help write clearer sentence structures. While we try not to judge on things like grammar and spelling, this does often help clarify the project’s ambitions.
The aim is to work in a collaborative Google Doc, but if that is not possible, we will explore other options.
Keep sentences simple and to the point. We need to be sold on your vision, but it doesn’t need to be overwritten. Using simple and straightforward language helps give us clarity on your project.
We will allow applicants up to two rounds of feedback - meaning you can work on the application a maximum of three times. We ask applicants to group their feedback.
Applicants
This will be open to applicants who are disabled, including those with dyslexia or dyspraxia. So it’s important to be patient and anticipate that they may not have the clearest written communication.
Skills
- Copywriting/Proofreading
- Desireable: Experiance of working with people who have long term illnesses or are neurodivergent
Please send us a short paragraph about why you're interested in this role.
Grand Plan is a fund run by creatives, for creatives. We award £1,000 grants to artists and creative people of colour.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Gain hands-on radio production experience
As part of our Sound and Vision project to redevelop the National Science and Media Museum, a team of volunteers supports us to produce a monthly radio show which promotes Sound and Vision and gets the local community more involved in the development of our new galleries.
Working closely with the museum, volunteers play a key role in planning, producing and presenting each 30-minute show, broadcast by Bradford Community Broadcasting (BCB), aiming to engage and excite the local community about developments in Sound and Vision and the museum’s programmes and collections. Our previous broadcasts can be heard on the Sound and Vision radio page.
Volunteers in this role gain first-hand experience in broadcasting while also getting an insight into how the museum operates. Role training is provided with our partners at BCB and you will be supported by our Communications and Marketing team.
In this role you will:
- Produce and present a monthly 30-minute radio show hosted by BCB about the development of the Sound and Vision project and wider programme at the National Science and Media Museum.
- Work alongside museum staff to identify topics to be covered in each programme, assist in content development and identifying guests.
- Edit the programme for either pre-recorded or live broadcast at BCB.
What you’ll bring to the role:
This role is perfect for people who:
- Have an interest in broadcasting or a willingness to learn
- Are passionate about Bradford, the National Science and Media Museum, and its programme
- Are friendly and keen to work as part of a team
- Have confidence to produce and present a radio show at BCB, with training and support
Please see the Role Description for full details and visit our website to apply.
At the National Science and Media Museum in Bradford, we explore the science and culture of image and sound technologies and their impact on our lives
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