Arts at Home – Lead conversations about art in care settings

Organisation
Art Explora UK

Register your interest

 Arts at Home brings conversations about art to people in care settings as a tool to tackle loneliness and isolation. Volunteers choose artworks in advance of each session to present to the residents, and though a small amount of preparation is required, prior knowledge of art history is not. Instead, the sessions are participatory and informal, with a focus on communication and connection. Often an artwork will spark conversation about something else entirely, with residents and volunteers reminiscing about past experiences, sharing stories and finding common ground!

What you’ll do: With another volunteer or a member of Art Explora staff, you will facilitate a conversation about your chosen artworks in a London care setting.

Why you’ll love it: You will meet people of different ages and from different walks of life and help to alleviate feelings of loneliness in care settings through creativity and connection. You will also be offered spaces on trips to galleries and theatres with our care setting residents as part of our ‘Art Explorers at…’ project. Additionally, as an Art Explora volunteer, you will also be invited to social events and training sessions we organise throughout the year. Travel expenses are reimbursed and we are happy to provide employment references if you have attended several sessions.

What you’ll learn: You will learn about art, heritage, making and history, both through your own research and from your fellow volunteers. You will develop communication and public speaking skills, gain experience working with vulnerable adults and those living with a dementia, and build an understanding of how art can support a sense of community and wellbeing.

Other information: • Arts at Home is an ongoing project running all year round. • There are 4-5 sessions a week. We have care partners in Tottenham, Bow, Limehouse, Dalston, Pimlico, Marylebone, Westminster, Tooting, Battersea, Shepherd’s Bush and Blackheath.

• Volunteer inductions are held in-person at Somerset House.

What skills do I need?

We are looking for friendly team players with strong communication skills and an interest in art. The ideal candidates are comfortable talking to people of all ages and eager to make a difference in their local community.

Details

• Accessibility
• Age restrictions
  18+
• DBS check required
• Disability and Access Support
• Driving Licence & Vehicle Required
• Equal Opportunities Policy
• Expenses reimbursed
  Travel expenses reimbursed
• Fundraise
• Health and Safety Policy
• Ongoing support
• Training provided
• Volunteer induction
• Volunteer Policy
• Volunteers covered by insurance
• Wheelchair Access
• Written role description

Similar opportunities

• Ward Clerk Volunteer

  North London Hospice

  View opportunity

• Weekend Activities

  Kith & Kids

  View opportunity

• Grounds Keeper

  Royal Gunpowder Mills

  View opportunity

• Class Mentor

  Young Enterprise

  View opportunity

• Part time driver

  Southgate Homebound Association

  View opportunity