Arts & Crafts Volunteer

Found in: Talent UK C2 - 1 week ago

Maidstone, United Kingdom SeeAbility Full time
Role Description

Arts & Crafts Volunteer

Location: Maidstone

Time Commitment: 1-2 hours weekly/fortnightly

Do you love all kinds of arts & crafts? Then this is the perfect volunteer role for you.

We are looking for someone who can lead a group session for the people we support at our service in Maidstone. The group sessions will include games, arts & crafts and other activities to help people with visual impairments and learning difficulties to be creative.You will inspire and motivate individuals to develop their arts & crafts skills, assisting them in the creation of their projects and supporting them to brainstorm and use their own initiative.

Skills required To be kind, empathetic, friendly and creative To have a good sense of humour and love to chat To be punctual and reliable To be able to deal with information in line with our data protection and confidentiality procedures To be able to assist when necessary with sighted guide/orientation Please note that you will need to be  over the age of 18  in order to apply for this role. To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply' button below and complete the application form. Upon receipt of your application, a member of our friendly Volunteering Team will contact you for an informal chat and to explain about the next steps. To ensure the safety of the people we support, we require a DBS check and two satisfactory references before a volunteer role is confirmed. As you will be volunteering directly with vulnerable individuals, you will also be required to undertake safeguarding training, as well as any training which is specific to the role. About Us 

At SeeAbility we specialise in supporting people with learning disabilities and autism, who may also have sight loss, to realise their goals each and every day.

We encourage people with disabilities to challenge what they expect from life, from themselves and from wider society.

Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK and has pioneered specialist support for over 220 years.

Our Benefits

This is a fantastic opportunity to have a direct impact upon the lives of others. 

You’ll have a rewarding time supporting others unlock their creative potential.

SeeAbility provides training and this can help you to develop new skills.

Volunteers can claim travel expenses. About The Company

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