We are looking for Arts & Crafts Volunteers to assist with a variety of art based activities so that the people we support have plenty of opportunities to unlock their creative potential. Volunteering will take place at our supported living home in Henbury.
You can either participate in or help run arts and crafts based sessions such as card making, painting or drawing using different materials and senses. Volunteers are needed for a few hours a week.
If you have that creative flare, a passion for helping people and a love of arts and crafts, then this is for you.
Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK. Last year we celebrated our 225th anniversary, having pioneered specialist support across multiple generations since 1799!
We specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, who may also have sight loss. Our support ranges from providing person-centred support across our many supported-living and residential care provisions. Furthermore, we provide specialist eye-care services to children and adults alike and assists people to find paid employment for the very first time.
SeeAbility provides the resources and expertise that make this possible, we support people to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible.
Skills required
- To be kind, empathetic, friendly and creative
- To be available to volunteer for a few hours a week
- To have a good sense of humour and love to chatTo be punctual and reliable
- To be able to deal with information in line with our data protection and confidentiality procedures
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.