Arts and Crafts Volunteer

WHO IS IT FOR?

The Woodlarks Centre ~ a Farnham care home and activity centre which supports a diverse community of individuals who have various physical or learning disabilities and impairments. 

** You will need a car to get to us, as there is no public transport.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING?

A significant aspect of The Woodlarks Centre is the Activity Centre which operates Monday to Friday 9am until 5pm, and offers a variety of therapeutic arts and crafts. Residents can access it at all times to enjoy such activities as painting, mosaics, drawing, silk painting, sewing, card and rug making. Flower arranging and pottery classes are arranged and residents can sit quietly and do a puzzle or play bingo together.

SKILLS NEEDED

• friendly and outgoing
• a good communicator
• ability to speak to people of all levels
• reliable
• artistic
• caring

WHEN CAN I START?

Immediately, after a DBS check.

TIME COMMITMENT?

We will be grateful for any time that you can commit to.

IMPACT

Not only would you get the chance to be creative yourself, but you would get to know our residents, who always love meeting new people. It is a fun and relaxed environment and you would be made very welcome.

WHERE DO I DO IT?

In beautiful surroundings in Lodge Hill Road, Farnham

HOW DO I FIND OUT MORE AND APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY?

Fill in the online application form

“To provide the highest quality care and support for people with a range of disabilities in a warm and stimulating environment”

The Woodlarks Centre is a Care Home and Activity Day Centre situated in a beautiful rural area of Farnham, Surrey.

It supports a diverse community of individuals who have various physical or learning disabilities and impairments.

Founded in 1949, The Woodlarks Centre is a charitable trust with up to 22 residents who are encouraged to lead a varied and active social life and integrate into the local community. There is an extensive programme of both in house and external activities that the residents have the choice of participating in. A significant aspect of The Woodlarks Centre is the Activity Centre which offers a variety of therapeutic arts and crafts and is available at all times for the residents.

The home is spacious yet homely, with modern equipment enabling the residents to maintain their independence. There is a Doctors Surgery next door making it extremely convenient for residents medical appointments.

Between 2011 and 2013, The Woodlarks Centre underwent an extensive renovation project resulting in all the residents’ rooms being upgraded to include an en suite wet room, and the communal areas of the home have all benefited from upgrades and modernisation to suit the residents’ requirements.

The Woodlarks Centre is regulated by the Care Quality Commission.