Social Art Group Volunteer
Mental Health Resource
Put your crafting skills to use and become an Art Group Volunteer at our fun social Thursday group! We are looking for a ‘people person’ to assist at this weekly group: being a welcoming and encouraging presence; helping the facilitator to set up activities, and being alongside our clients while they learn new skills and have a go at different art and craft techniques. You don’t need to be an expert – just enthusiastic to ‘have a go’ and a willingness to be creative.
At Mental Health Resource we deliver a wide range of wellbeing activities and support groups for our clients as part of our Hub service. The aim of these groups is to enable clients to identify their goals, to support them in their recovery, enhance wellbeing and provide tools and strategies to help them to manage their mental health. We would like a volunteer to help us to deliver our Social Art Group, helping our clients to enjoy the benefits of creative expression in an environment where they can feel valued and heard. Activities and responsibilities include: • Help the group facilitator prepare and deliver art and craft activities • Ensure that all clients are welcome to the group and positively encourage their continued participation • Support clients in learning a new skill along with maintaining and growing the skills of clients who are already familiar with an activity. • Assist with the smooth running of the group: chatting with clients and putting them at ease; listening to ideas and concerns and help ensure that the ground rules of the group are followed • Help clients find the materials they need, as well as familiarising them with the facilities available at the location (toilets, fire exits and refreshments) • Record attendance of each session and notify the Hub Manager of any client absence • Flag up any client concerns to the Hub Manager at a post-group debrief
Art & Design
Talking To Others, Art & Craft
• Non-judgemental attitude • Calm demeanour • Good listening skills • Reflective, observant and self-aware • Personal interest in mental health issues • Enthusiasm for art/crafting
• Meet new people and work as part of a team • A chance to work directly with clients, helping to support them and build relationships • Use your creative skills to inspire others • Benefit from ongoing training about mental health • The opportunity to give something back to the community
The Hub Social Art group takes place every Thursday afternoon from 2pm – 3.30pm. The group meets at Mental Health Resource (2a Grosvenor Park), in Autumn and Winter, and at Grosvenor & Hilbert Park in Tunbridge Wells in the Spring and Summer. We ask for a regular commitment for this role, of at least 2 hours to allow time for setting up and a debrief afterwards.
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