About this volunteer role
Accountable to: Volunteer and Activities Coordinator.
Accountable for: None.
Function: To lead and provide art and craft sessions and to enable service users over the age of 55 with sight loss to participate in them
Key Tasks: Responsible for all aspects of organising art and craft workshops for service users. Effectively co-ordinate with staff, where appropriate, to ensure service users have the opportunity to access the art and craft workshops. Work with the Volunteer and Activities Co-ordinator, staff and service users to deliver art and craft workshops. Contribute ideas towards the overall programme of activities. Recognise the needs of the service users and develop the workshops accordingly with support from the Volunteer and Activities Co-ordinator.
Key Skills/Experience/Attributes Required: Experience of delivering art workshops as well as a keen interest and enthusiasm in art and crafts.Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work without close supervision. A good team player with effective communication skills. A reliable and responsible individual, with enthusiasm and effective interpersonal skills. Have an interest in working with people who have a variety of abilities and are sensitive and understanding of the needs of people who have sight loss.
Special Requirements: A willingness to work in an environment with guide dogs. References and a Criminal Records Bureau check will be required for all volunteer roles.
Benefits to individuals of performing the role: Gain experience of leading and developing art and craft workshops. Team working experience as the successful volunteer will be working closely with others to deliver the workshops. Development of organisational and communication skills. Gain knowledge and experience of the care sector and dealing with people with sight loss. Opportunity for social contact and interaction with others. Opportunity to work within a professional environment whilst making a positive difference to the lives of our service users
Further information
It is expected that all volunteers:
- Undertake their volunteering in accordance with the values of the charity. These values promote respect of service users recognising their skills and entitlement to choice and independence.
- Adhere to Pocklington’s volunteering policy and support the principles outlined in the organisation’s equality and diversity policy.
- Attend any training required to support their health and safety and the effective undertaking of their volunteering.
For further information on this volunteer opportunity, please contact the Volunteer and Activities Co-ordinator at Pocklington Place on 0121 476 4161 for an informal discussion.
For further information on Pocklington Place please visit our Housing, care and support pages.
Registering an interest
To register an interest in this volunteering opportuntity, please complete our online volunteer registration form in the first instance. Once we have received and reviewed your application, we'll contact you to progress your application further.
If you require a copy of the registration form in an alternative format, or require any further assistance, please contact the Volunteering Team.
