Volunteer Workshop Assistant - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom - Spectrum Community Arts Ltd

Spectrum Community Arts Ltd
Spectrum Community Arts Ltd
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Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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ROLE SUMMARY:


We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable people to join our team as
Volunteer Workshop Assistants, to support one or multiple weekly clubs.

We currently have 9 weekly clubs that require ongoing support from Volunteer Workshop Assistants.

As a Volunteer Workshop Assistant, your role is to help the participants engage in the workshops and support the facilitator in the smooth running of the sessions.

During each session, there will be the facilitator, workshop assistant and other Volunteer Workshop Assistants, who all work collectively as a team.


No experience is necessary to undertake this role, however we ask all volunteers to enter each session with energy, positivity and the desire to participate in the sessions.


  • Please note that this is a volunteer role and there is no pay compensation _

WEEKLY WORKSHOPS:

Spectrum Community Arts currently has 9 different weekly clubs which run during term-time.

In this role you will be expected to commit to and attend at least one of the clubs on a regular basis.

The workshop you are assigned to will depend on several factors including, personal preference, location and availability. You will need to be able to travel to and from your chosen club.
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YOUNG PERFORMERS
  • Mondays 17:00 18:00
  • The Church Centre, Water Eaton, Bletchley
  • A fun club that helps 812yearolds to develop their selfesteem and selfexpression through dance, drama and singing
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SPECTRUM SONGS:


  • Mondays 18:00 19:00
  • The Church Centre, Water Eaton, Bletchley
  • A session for 1017yearolds, is all about learning songs through singing, signing, movement and playing instruments.
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JUNIOR MOVERS:


  • Tuesdays 18:00 19:00
  • Vandyke Upper School, Leighton Buzzard
  • Dance club, building on routines each week as well as helping to develop selfesteem, teamwork and selfexpression for 817yearolds.

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ADULT MOVERS
  • Tuesdays 19:00 20:00
  • Vandyke Upper School, Leighton Buzzard
  • A fun dance club learning new routines and helping develop friendships, communication skills and confidence for over 18s.
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MINI SENSORY MOVERS
  • Wednesdays 17:00 17:4
  • Astral Park Community Centre, Leighton Buzzard
  • A fun club using sensory props to explore music and movement, a place for 48yearolds to be themselves

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SENSORY MOVERS
  • Wednesdays 18:00 19:00
  • Astral Park Community Centre, Leighton Buzzard
  • A sensory movement to music club for or 817yearolds.

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SENSORY PERFORMERS
  • Thursdays 17:00 18:00
  • Oxley Park Community Centre, Milton Keynes
  • A club for 717yearolds using sensory props and activities to explore dance, drama and music

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JUNIOR PERFORMERS
  • Thursdays 18:00 19:00
  • Oxley Park Community Centre, Milton Keynes
  • A fun club that helps 1317yearolds to develop their selfesteem and selfexpression through dance, drama and singing
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ADULT SENSORY MOVERS
  • Thursdays 19:1 20:1
  • Oxley Park Community Centre, Milton Keynes
  • A fun, sensory dance class for over 18s with a higher level of support needs

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


A Spectrum Community Arts Workshop Assistant Volunteer will:

  • Join in the workshop with a positive 'can-do' attitude
  • Read, understand, and follow our safeguarding policy, so you know how to safeguard our participants and yourself
  • Accompany participants to the toilets in pairs
  • Encourage anxious or shy participants to get involved
  • Support participants on a 1:1 basis where necessary
  • Hand out and clear away props for the routines/exercises
  • Assist with the setting up and clearing away of the sessions
  • Tie shoelaces and help with coats and jumpers where necessary
  • Assisting the Lead Facilitator and Workshop Assistant where this is required/requested

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS YOU WILL NEED:

  • Organised and reliable
  • A professional, friendly and outgoing manner
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Works well independently and as part of a team
  • Committed to our values
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Ability to build strong relationships with new people
  • Ability to be flexible and adaptable

Desirable, but not required:


  • Experience working with people with disabilities and additional needs
  • Experience in the performing arts
  • Experience working with children
  • First Aid training
  • Safeguarding training
  • Experience with communication aids such as sign language and PECS
  • Driving licence

NEXT STEP

Job Type:
Volunteer


Benefits:


  • Free parking
  • Onsite parking

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location:
In person
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