Volunteer Role Title: Volunteer Art Group Assistant
Location: Hamelin, Billericay
Reports to: Volunteer Manager
Hours: Tuesdays, 9am-3pm. Half days will be considered
About Us:
Hamelin exists to reimagine life for autistic people and adults with learning disabilities, enabling limitless possibilities. Our mission is to build inclusive, caring, and compassionate communities for autistic people and adults with learning disabilities. By empowering and supporting these people, we strive to enable them to live the lives they choose.
Purpose of Role
Hamelin is looking for a volunteer to support a small group of autistic adults and people with learning disabilities, helping to motivate and encourage them to explore their creativity in a weekly art group.
The type of art work can be flexible depending on the volunteer's experience and interest. Led by the volunteer, the group will work towards creating art work for an art exhibition (likely to be in September/October 2026).
The volunteer must have a background in art or have relevant creative skills. This role could be ideal for someone looking to gain some practical teaching experience.
The volunteer will be required every Tuesday, between 9am and 3pm, however half days will be considered.
Volunteers must be 18 years and older.
Volunteers will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, receive training, regular support and supervision, and celebratory social events. Expenses will also be reimbursed.
Other related activities may include:
Volunteers are expected to attend face to face induction training and online learning and any other training that is considered to be relevant to the role
Requirements
• Completed Volunteer Application Form (not required at this stage)
• Enhanced DBS (completed and paid for by Hamelin)
To find out more about this opportunity or to register your interest, please contact volunteer@hamelin.org.uk and we'll be in contact with you within 5 working days. Thank you for your interest in Hamelin.