POSTED ON: 26th of October 2021
We are looking for ‘Room for Art’ Workshop Volunteers
Room for Art is a social prescribing project run by Art in Healthcare. Based in Edinburgh, we provide visual arts on a weekly basis to adults in at least seven areas of the city, with the aim of improving people’s health and wellbeing.
All of our Room for Art workshops are free and delivered by a professional visual artist. The sessions are tailored to the interests of the group and participants are encouraged to explore and experiment with different art techniques.
Volunteer Role
To support the artists delivering the workshop. This is purely an assistant role – you would never be expected to deliver a workshop yourself.
Specific tasks in workshops
Help with set up and tidy:
Moving tables and chairs
Lay out and tidy away materials
Wash up of materials and teas and coffees
Make teas and coffees for participants
Chat to participants and join in with activity to make your own art
Assist people with their artwork when required i.e. finding specific materials
Undertake the occasional sort out of materials and help artist with orders
Assist with observation forms and any other evaluation
Attend sharing events with other volunteers and artists
What do you get out of it?
1:1 guidance and support from Art in Healthcare staff and artists you work with
Opportunity to meet new people and see the impact art can have on health and wellbeing
Gain an insight into facilitating art workshops and get experience of supporting people
Try new art techniques by taking part in the workshops
Enhance your CV and gain written references after a minimum of 3 months
A PVG certificate if you don’t already have one
What we are looking for in you
Great communication skills and enjoyment talking to people
A clear and friendly manner
A passion for supporting people and an enthusiasm for Art in Healthcare and Room for art
Reliability and good timekeeping
Commitment to a weekly workshop for a minimum of 10 weeks (3 hours of your time each week including set up and tidy up)
Where we are currently looking for support
Mondays 1 – 3pm at North Edinburgh Arts in Muirhouse
Wednesdays 12.30 – 2.30pm at Whale Arts in Wester Hailes
Please apply by Friday 12th of November. Click HERE to fill out our Application Form.