Artis Community is a community arts charity that provides high quality art experiences that are driven by social outcomes. We...
Home Stories/Crafty Cuppa volunteer
This opportunity takes place from 13 Mar 2019
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
Benefits to self
Volunteering is sociable and a great way to meet new people. You will meet like-minded people and can share your ideas and thoughts with others. As a volunteer you will have training, mentoring and support in whichever role you would like to do.
Benefits to others
You can make an amazing difference at Artis Community to support people in your local community. You’ll be able to give something back to your local community and help people make positive changes in their lives.
Training available
An induction training session is where you are told about the organisation and its policies. This will cover an overview of Artis Community, an introduction to staff, volunteer responsibilities and what to do if you have a problem. There will be opportunity for further training, depending on what role you go into.
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