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Volunteer Art Group Facilitator

Headway Bedford

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The Volunteer Art Group Facilitator will lead or support another volunteer to deliver informal art sessions for adults with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI). Through creative activities, volunteers will help clients develop confidence, self-expression, concentration, problem-solving skills, and social connections in a supportive and enjoyable environment.

Sessions typically last between 1 and 1.5 hours and may include activities such as drawing, painting, watercolours, colour theory, artist studies, perspective drawing, still life, and other creative projects.

The role is available on Monday afternoon, 1.15pm to 3.15pm.

Advice, Information & Support,Art & Design,Teaching & Training

Art & Craft, Basic IT skills - internet & email, Language Skills, Organising & Planning

Some interest and technical knowledge in art needed. A good level of numeracy and literacy, patience, an interest in seeing people succeed.

A great addition to a CV - experience relating to a future career or as a role undertaken between jobs or courses. This role also offers practical experience for those who have theoretical experience (for example, from a Psychology degree). Training is provided (e.g. health and safety, safeguarding etc.). Learning new skills (for example, improving communication with others, learning non-verbal communication; admin skills; reporting information, etc.) Opportunities to socialise with other volunteers. Regular volunteer meetings - have your voice heard. A "feel good" factor from: - Helping clients and seeing their progress - Having a positive involvement in their rehabilitation.

Every Monday, weekly. We can be flexible with dates e.g., if you can volunteer for a few months, every other week, etc. Please contact us for more information.

Further location details may be provided below.

Charley West

Headway Bedford Bedford Health Village Kimbolton Road

MK40 2NT

Enter the site from the South entrance (Florence Ball). Continue ahead past Shire House (burnt building with blue fencing) and follow the road/path to the right down the hill. Pass the Dental Access building. We are situated inside John Bunyan House on the Ground Floor. You can follow signs on sign to the Archer Unit, which is on the floor above us. Please ring the doorbell for access.

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Ground floor site. Ex-ward - flat, wide floor surfaces. We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments.

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16-17,18 and over

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