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Art Activity Support Volunteer
Are you passionate about creativity and enjoy working with young people?
ColourPlay CIC is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our team as Art Activity Support Volunteer.
We provide fun, hands-on art and craft sessions for the whole family in a welcoming, open-minded environment where self-expression and creativity come first!
Why ColourPlay?
At ColourPlay CIC, we believe in the freedom of creativity! Our sessions are designed to encourage people to experiment with a wide range of art materials and techniques without limitations or rigid instructions.
We offer open sessions at various times throughout the week, where our guests get to express themselves through various creative activities.
If you have an interest in art, or an interest in early-years-education, this could be the perfect volunteer opportunity for you to build up your experience for future studies or careers!
What You'll Do
As an Art Activity Support Volunteer, your role will be all about helping our participants have the best creative experience possible! Here’s what you’ll be doing:
- Helping set up materials and art stations for each session.
- Supporting participants in their creative projects, providing encouragement for them to explore our range of materials in a relaxed and unrestricted manner.
- Assisting with clean-up and organisation during and after sessions.
- Offering a friendly, approachable presence to create a relaxed and fun atmosphere.
- Working alongside our staff to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable time.
What We're Looking For
- Volunteers aged 16 or over.
- A passion for art and creativity (no professional skills required, just enthusiasm!).
- An interest in working with young people or early years education.
- A friendly, positive attitude and a willingness to get involved.
- Reliability and good communication skills.
- Available for a minimum of 4 hours per week across one of the following shifts
- Wednesdays, 4pm – 8pm
- Saturdays 10am – 2pm
- Saturdays 2pm – 4pm
- Sundays, 12pm – 4pm
What's In It For You?
Volunteering with ColourPlay CIC is a fantastic opportunity to:
- Gain hands-on experience working with young people in a creative environment.
- Build skills in art facilitation, teamwork, and communication.
- Be part of a supportive, fun, and creative community.
- Use your creativity and help others discover theirs!
- Receive training and guidance from experienced facilitators.
- Add valuable experience to your CV, especially if you’re considering a career in art, education, or youth work.
If you're ready to share your love of art and make a difference in the lives of young creatives, we’d love to hear from you!
How to Apply:
Contact Us Now!
Send us a brief message about why you’re interested in volunteering with ColourPlay CIC, and we’ll be in touch!
Note: Volunteers are required to complete a PVG Scheme membership application.
ColourPlay and The Community
Making art accessible and creating community is at the heart of what we do. As a not-for-profit organisation, we are here for the community, and so our profits are directed back to the community. Whether that’s through funding community events, making sessions available to people who otherwise cannot access art activities, or donating profits to charitable organisations within our community.
East Dunbartonshire has an active arts and creative community, and ColourPlay aims to support that. While we are doing our thing with open-ended play, we aim to link with other organisations and champion all artistic endeavours in our community. We work with other organisations and signpost to other businesses where appropriate.