Mini Art Explorers: deliver fun and lively art sessions for children aged 2 – 5.

Do you love art? Are you passionate about breaking down barriers to accessing arts & culture for families? Mini Art Explorers is looking for volunteers to deliver fun creative activities to children and families in Libraries and Family Hubs.

What You'll Do: 

Volunteers (in pairs) will deliver one hour of creative activities to children and families in a library or a family hub. If you are a confident communicator and passionate about arts and culture, we would love to hear from you. Volunteers will have a library of simple creative activities to use at the sessions.   

 

Mini Art Explorers is in partnership with Waltham Forest and Westminster (Pimlico) local authorities. The activities will be delivered either in a library or a family hub and you will be joining either a Story n Rhyme or a Stay n Play activity session.  

Why You'll Love It: 
  • You will connect with your local community – especially children and families 
  • You will learn how to deliver and adapt simple creative arts activities for children aged 2 – 5. 
  • You will become part of Art Explora’s volunteer network 
What You'll Learn: 
  • Creative facilitation skills 
  • Communication skills  
  • Public speaking skills  
  • Arts Education tools 
What We're Looking For: 
  • Passionate about arts and culture 
  • Friendly and confident talking to people of all ages 
  • Strong communication skills  
  • Interest in arts education 
  • Team working skills  
Summary
Volunteering
Volunteer
Arts
Culture
Education
Social Care
Widening participation
City of Westminster
Location of opportunity: 
In libraries and family hubs in Waltham Forest and Westminster
3 Weeks Minimum
2 Hours / Week
Skills you will develop: 
Organisation
Teamwork
Motivating Others
Relevant interests: 
Arts and Sculpture
Charity / Nonprofit
Education
Requirements: 
DBS check
Over 18 years old
Training

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