Arts at Home
Art Explora
Volunteers deliver fun and lively history of art sessions in care homes combatting loneliness.
Do you love arts & culture? Passionate about combatting loneliness & isolation in care homes? Arts at Home is looking for volunteers to bring joy and pleasure to residents in care homes by delivering arts sessions.Volunteers (in pairs) will lead a one-hour engaging and participatory session discussing works of art with a group of residents and care staff. If you are a confident communicator and passionate about arts and culture, we would love to hear from you.
Art & Design,Community Work
Art & Craft, Creative & Design, Organising & Planning, Research
Passionate about arts and culture Friendly and confident talking to people of all ages Strong communication skills Interest in arts education Team working skills
You will connect with your local community - especially isolated older residents. You will learn how to deliver arts sessions with an engaging, conversation-led approach. You will become part of Art Explora's volunteer network with social events and trainings throughout the year. Learn skills around communication and dementia. Learn about arts education tools. Learn about the UK adult social care sector. Learn about how arts and culture supports mental health and well-being.
1.5 hour for an Arts at Home session, including arriving 15 minutes ahead of the session time. 30 mins preparation for the session.
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Care settings in Battersea, Bow, Dalston, Limehouse, Shepherd's Bush, St. James's Park, and Tottenham Hale.
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