×

Warning message

This opportunity has expired. It is no longer possible to apply for this opportunity.

Lead Creative Workshops for Children in Hospital

What You'll Do: 

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.

Why You'll Love It: 
  • 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. 
What We're Looking For: 
  • 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.
Summary
Volunteering
Volunteer
Arts
Education
Health
Young People
City of London
3 Weeks Minimum
0 Hours / Week
Skills you will develop: 
Active listening
Communicating
Creativity
Emotional intelligence
Relevant interests: 
Arts and Sculpture
Charity / Nonprofit
Creative and Fine Arts

Similar Opportunities

 
Helpline Volunteer
Hoarding UK
Min. 52 Weeks Minimum weeks
Helpline Volunteer
Volunteering
Other
Legal rights and advice, Mental Health, Social Care

You will be delivering our telephone helpline model to people impacted by hoarding behaviour who may be facing a variety of situations including legal, financial, psychological and discriminatory abuse & neglect.

 
GetActive Volunteer
City St George's Students' Union
Min. 0 Weeks Minimum weeks
GetActive Volunteer
Volunteering
Volunteer
Sports

Help make our GetActive sessions welcoming and inclusive by joining in, encouraging others, and creating a fun, supportive atmosphere for all participants.

 
Cheer Team Volunteer - Royal Parks Half - Sun 12th Oct
Alzheimer's Society - Events Team
Min. weeks
Cheer Team Volunteer - Royal Parks Half - Sun 12th Oct
Volunteering
Volunteer
Health

Want to make a difference without breaking a sweat? Join our incredible team of Cheer Team Volunteers and help support runners taking on the Royal Parks Half to raise money for Alzheimer's Society.

Related Articles

City St George's Volunteering
Guest Blog by Alexandra: when volunteering...
We spoke to Alexandra (BSc & 4th Year Masters Speech and Language Therapy) about her volunteering experiences supporting those with brain...
City St George's Volunteering
Volunteering for Justice for Tenants - Jinnee...
We spoke to Jinnee Ong, a Bar Vocational Studies (BVS) student in the City Law School, about her experience volunteering with Justice for Tenants.
City St George's Volunteering
"It's hard to believe, but you can save...
We spoke to three City students who all volunteered on the Shout texting service whilst studying at City. Here's what they had to say.