Volunteer Arts & Crafts Assistant

Volunteer Arts & Crafts Assistant

Posted for Love me Love My Mind (CSVA)

Posted by Central Surrey Voluntary Action

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Love Me Love My Mind is a small registered charity based in Epsom Surrey which aims to promote better understanding of mental health and to support the well-being of everyone in the community.

Role Purpose 

To work alongside the Facilitator in creating a calm, inclusive atmosphere. You will focus on the practical setup and the "one-to-one" encouragement that helps visitors relax and enjoy the therapeutic benefits of being creative. You would also support children at the kids arts and craft sessions when needed.

Main Responsibilities 

• Practical Setup: Assist with laying out materials and ensuring the craft area is tidy and inviting. 
• Side-by-Side Support: Sit with visitors who may be nervous or unsure of where to start, providing gentle encouragement and technical help with the day’s activity. 
• Hospitality: Help keep the "creative juices" flowing by offering a friendly chat and ensuring participants know where to find refreshments. 
• Session Wrap-up: Help clear away supplies and clean equipment at the end of the session. 
• Idea Sharing: Contribute your own suggestions for future art projects to the Facilitator during brief team catch-ups. 

What skills do I need?

Skills & Experience 

• Approachability: A warm, "can-do" attitude and a willingness to listen. 
• Practicality: Happy to help with the physical side of things—squeezing paint, washing brushes, or moving tables. 
• No "Art Skills" Required: You don’t need to be an expert artist; a simple interest in crafting and a desire to help others is enough. 

What’s in it for you? 

• Hands-on Experience: Learn how creative sessions are managed in a community mental health setting. 
• Wellbeing: Enjoy the "flow" of an Art session while making a tangible difference to someone’s day. 
• Connection: Become a valued member of the Love Me Love My Mind volunteer family.