Volunteering

Childrens Play are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help at Children's Play Services play schemes. The service operates the following schemes and is always looking for volunteers to support children & young people in their play environment. The following schemes are available to volunteer at: • After School open access play schemes. • Open access holiday play schemes. • Closed access holiday play schemes, for children with disabilities. • Saturday project, for children with disabilities and their families. Volunteers will be able to get involved with play activities, create activities and support the play team to ensure the play sessions are fun, friendly and challenging. If you have a particular skill to bring along from sport, games, or something creative, however no experience is necessary. You will receive an induction on your first session, child protection on-line course before starting and will be working with an experienced team of play workers. Volunteers will have access to any relevant training, play schemes are lots of fun and a great way to interact with children and the community.

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Objective(s) of role - To support workshop leaders to deliver successful sessions Tasks and Activities - Take register - To guide and support participants through session - Support workshop leaders with other tasks as needed - Work within agreed parameters of confidentiality Skills and Experience you will gain - Positive attitude, with good multitasking and organisational ability - Experience of working with and an awareness of the needs of learners - Excellent interpersonal skills A full list of the workshops you can volunteer at can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/notes/artis-community/were-looking-for-volunteers/2154994564522454/ If you require a DBS check we can arrange this on your behalf.

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We are looking for volunteers to contribute to our quarterly newsletter. Tasks will include writing about your experience as a volunteer with Artis Community, writing up content about art activities, and editing to create the newsletter to tell everyone what we have been up to!

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We are looking for volunteers to continue sorting through our large costume cupboard and creating a simple log so items are easy to locate.

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If you like working with people this is for you! Tasks will include working alongside other Volunteer Managers, supporting and motivating volunteers with their work, offering advice to volunteers face-to-face or via email and providing induction sessions to new volunteers. Objective(s) of role - Monitor, support and motivate volunteers and their work - To act as a point of contact for volunteers Tasks and Activities - Offer advice and information to volunteers through face-to-face, telephone and email contact - Organise rotas and provide inductions and training - Arrange group meetings as needed to bring volunteers together - Monitor and evaluate volunteer activity and report to Artis Team - Work within agreed parameters of confidentiality Skills and Experience Needed - A professional and friendly manner - Flexibility to be called upon when needed - Positive attitude, with good multitasking and organisational ability - An understanding of community arts and passion for having a positive social impact in our communities (training can be provided)

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Objective(s) of role - To act as a point of contact for the organisation, by providing a friendly, welcoming and helpful environment. - To offer information and practical assistance as needed Tasks and Activities - Meet and greet staff, participants and visitors at reception - When needed escorting visitors to where needed in building - Make and manage bookings for rooms using Google Calendar - Ensure rooms are ready for bookings (tables/chairs/hot water etc) - Answer general enquiries about Artis Community activities and projects - Complete any additional administration tasks as needed - Work within agreed parameters of confidentiality Skills and Experience Needed - A professional and friendly manner - Positive attitude, with good multitasking and organisational ability - Experience of using Google calendar, or willingness to learn

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Objective(s) of role ? To support dance leaders to deliver a successful dance session Tasks and Activities ? Take register ? To guide and support participants through session ? To be willing to learn skills to lead dance sessions ? Work within agreed parameters of confidentiality Skills and Experience Needed ? Experience of and sufficient level of proficiency in creative dance ? Positive attitude, with good multitasking and organisational ability ? Experience of working with, and an awareness of the needs of younger learners. ? Excellent interpersonal skills.

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Objective(s) of role ? To raise the profile of Artis Community ? To act as a point of contact for the organisation Tasks and Activities ? Attend information stalls at local events ? Raise awareness of the organisation and our work through talking to friends and family and on social media ? Deliver talks to community groups, schools, artists etc about our work ? Work within agreed parameters of confidentiality Skills and Experience Needed ? Confident speaker with excellent communication skills ? Experience in using social media ? A professional and friendly manner ? Flexibility to be called upon when needed ? Positive attitude, with good multitasking and organisational ability ? Local knowledge would also be valuable in this role.

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Objective(s) of role ? To reduce isolation of local older people by making home visits with the lead artist for the Home Stories project. ? To link with the Crafty Cuppa and other Artis Community activities as appropriate to facilitate older people accessing activities outside of their home. Tasks and Activities ? Make links with external organisations to promote Home Stories and identity possible referral opportunities. ? To support the Home Stories Project by visiting isolated older people in and around Pontypridd with the lead artist. ? To talk to older people and help to identify an object that will bring memories to life and encourage talk about past experiences. ? To accompany new attendees to the Crafty Cuppa sessions as necessary. ? Work closely with Artis Community team and the lead artist. ? Work within agreed parameters of confidentiality Skills and Experience Needed ? Experience of working with older people and specifically making home visits. ? An awareness of the needs of older people and ability to communicate clearly. ? The following key skills are also needed. These include being: Reliable, Trustworthy, Responsible, Empathic

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Objective(s) of role • To ensure that children and young adults are provided with supervision and assistance while at an event • To ensure children and young adults are kept safe and are looked after until returned to parents or guardians Tasks and Activities • Oversee assigned children and young adults during travelling to performance event • Monitor and be aware where assigned children and young people are at all times at events and ensure they do not engage in any negative activities • Be responsible for keeping a register • Work within agreed parameters of confidentiality • Gather children at the end of each event, do a head count, and ensure that they are safely transported to their parents or guardians. • Work closely with Artis Community team by providing feedback on behaviour issues. • Work within agreed parameters of confidentiality Skills and Experience Needed • Experience of working with/caring for young people • Ability to get along with children and young adults, while maintaining supervisory authority. • Positive attitude and patient manner. • The following key skills are also needed: Reliable, trustworthy and responsible

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