Hospital Workshop Leader: Mini Art Explorers x Bright Futures UK
Do you love art? Are you passionate about breaking down barriers to accessing arts & culture for families? Join Art Explora and Bright Futures as a Mini Art volunteer to deliver fun creative activities to children and families in a hospital setting,
The project aims to bring fun, lively and creative art workshops to young people in hospitals across London to children aged between 5- 8 years old.
As a Hospital Workshop Leader, you will play a vital role in this project by:
- Delivering one hour of creative activities to children and their families in a hospital setting. If you are a confident communicator and passionate about arts and culture, we would love to hear from you. Volunteers will have a library of simple creative activities to use at the sessions.
- You will use your creativity and passion for the arts to ensure the sessions are adaptive and accessible to cater to the interests and abilities of young people with long-term illness.
- Providing a positive and supportive learning environment: You will create a welcoming and inclusive space where young people feel comfortable expressing themselves and trying new things.
- Offering encouragement and guidance: You will support young people in exploring their artistic talents and developing new skills.
- Collaborating with Bright Futures UK Staff and healthcare staff: You will work closely with staff to ensure that the workshops are delivered in a safe and sensitive manner.
- The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people
- Valuable experience in workshop facilitation and adaption in simple creative arts activities to provide valuable arts education.
- The chance to develop your creativity and communication skills
- Training and support from Art Explora and Bright Futures UK
- The satisfaction of being part of a meaningful project
- Creative facilitation skills
- Communication skills
- Public speaking skills
- Arts Education tools
- A passion for the arts and creativity
- Enthusiasm for working with young people
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to be flexible and adaptable
- A reliable and trustworthy nature
- A friendly and approachable manner
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