"Live Tales" - Writing Mentors
You will be redirected to the Volunteer Centre Newcastle website to express your interest.
Live Tales is Live Theatre's creative writing centre for children and young people.
The key role of a Writing Mentor is to work one on one with children and young people to help them to write their stories, explore ideas, describe characters and to use their imagination. No previous experience is necessary and all training will be provided.
Current Live Tales Timetable - all sessions run during term time
Wednesdays (Sunderland) 10am-12pm
Wednesdays (online) 1-2:30pm - we can be flexible with this time
Thursdays (Newcastle) 10am-12pm
Fridays (Newcastle) 10am-12pm
What skills do I need?
- A willingness to listen and encourage the children to write creatively
- To be helpful, friendly and enthusiastic
To be punctual, reliable and able to work with others in a team environment
Details
- Accessibility
- Age restrictions
- DBS check required
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When is this role available?
When: 20/05/2026 - 01/12/2027
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Location:
Live Theatre,
Broad Chare,
Quayside
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE1 3DQ
You will be redirected to the Volunteer Centre Newcastle website to express your interest.
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