Volunteer Performing Arts Activity Leader
Legacy Youth Zone
We are looking for passionate, excited volunteers to lead activities in performing arts as part of our after-school provision for young people in Croydon. Make your mark and join the team at Legacy Youth Zone to make a positive difference on young people's lives and foster young people's creativity and engagement in the performing arts.
This role involves planning, organising, and leading engaging performing arts activities, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for participants while fostering creativity and social interaction. It would be ideal for someone who has a background or passion in performing arts and is looking to gain experience in teaching, leading or project management. It would also be a good opportunity for someone who wants to connect with their community and spearhead a performing arts project while supporting and inspiring young people. - Create, prepare and deliver activities around the performing arts for young people eg. drama, dance, theatre. This could also include producing long-term projects with young people such as a production or showcase. - Ensure the sessions suit the needs and abilities of the participants and are enjoyable - Confidently prioritise the safety of young people using the facilities by reinforcing rules, giving clear instructions and using equipment safely - Adhere to Legacy Youth Zone Health and Safety Policy and Safeguarding Children Policy in activity planning and delivery
Youth work
Creative & Design, Initiative/Self Motivation, Time Management
- No formal qualifications are needed although some experience in drama or dance would be helpful. A general interest in theatrical/performing arts is needed. - A passion for performing arts and ability to facilitate activities, workshops or sessions in a positive environment - Good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work well in a team - Reliable & punctual, committed to the volunteer role - Good organisational skills and the ability to deal with any unexpected issues which may arise. Experience working with young people is ideal but not essential. Must be confident to lead activities independently. - A positive, non-judgemental and flexible attitude towards young people
Volunteers will get to be part of a team supporting young people. You will meet new people, learn new skills or share your skills and experiences with others and have fun doing so. Our volunteers can enjoy a hot meal and drink while on session and access training through Legacy Youth Zone such as Youth Work, Advanced Safeguarding or CPD. Volunteers are invited to regular social and appreciation events and are recognised for their support in our team and the community. Volunteering at Legacy is an opportunity to be part of the bigger picture but to also join an award winning youth provision that is providing thousands of young people access to a broad range of activities, enabling them to discover talents and skills they otherwise might not have known they had. This helps young people, some from disadvantaged backgrounds, channel their energy in positive and productive ways whilst making friends and learning new skills. Join us if you are passionate about young people and want to make a positive impact in a young persons life, and break negative cycles.
Either Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday evening or Saturday afternoon for up to 4 hours. We ask for a term-time commitment to provide consistency
CR0 2LG
Legacy Youth Zone, 125 Whitehorse Rd, Croydon CR0 2LG
Close to Selhurst Train Station Bus Stops: Northcote Road/Legacy Youth Zone - 50, 468, X68, N68 Beaconsfield Road/Legacy Youth Zone - 50, 468, X68, N68 The Crescent - 50, 468, X68, N68
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