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Art Activity Support Volunteer

ColourPlay CIC runs open-ended art and craft sessions where children, young people, and families can explore materials freely in a welcoming space. You will help set up, encourage creativity, and support safe, positive sessions. This is ideal if you want experience for art, childcare, youth work, education, or community roles, or if you are an artist or maker who wants to give back. 

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: 

• Set up art stations and prepare materials before sessions 
• Welcome participants and help them settle in
• Encourage exploration of materials and ideas without “teaching a lesson” 
• Support safe use of tools and materials, with guidance from the team 
• Help keep the space tidy during sessions 
• Help with clean-up, reset, and restocking after sessions 
• Work as part of a friendly team to keep sessions running smoothly 

What We’re Looking For

• Reliable attendance on your chosen fixed shift 
• Friendly, calm communication with children, young people, and families 
• Interest in creativity and making, professional experience not required 
• Willingness to learn how we run sessions and follow simple safety guidance 
• Confidence to encourage participants while letting them lead their own ideas 

Who This Suits

• People exploring careers in art, design, education, early years, childcare, youth work, or additional support needs settings 
• College or university students looking for practical experience 
• Artists, crafters, makers, and creative hobbyists who enjoy supporting others 
• Anyone who is patient, welcoming, and happy to pitch in 

What’s In It For You?

Volunteering with ColourPlay CIC is a fantastic opportunity to: 

• Hands-on experience in a creative community setting 
• Skills in facilitation, communication, and confidence-building 
• Training, guidance, and support from experienced facilitators 
• Evidence for your CV, course applications, or career plans 
• The chance to help young people build confidence through creativity 

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 a short message that includes: 

• Your name and age (if under 18) 
• Which fixed shift(s) you could be available for 
• A sentence or two on why you are interested 
• Any relevant experience, if you have it 

You will need to complete a PVG Scheme membership application before starting.

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.