Voluntary Action South West Surrey

Description :

Volunteers are needed to help and encourage the clients of the Artventure Trust to:

• draw, paint, create recognisable objects using a variety of materials

• participate in simple physical activities such as walking, movements to music, drama, gardening etc.

Groups of up to 10 learning disabled participants attend the group each day.

Volunteers can be flexible in the days they come, but commitment is appreciated.

When Required :  Monday-Friday

Sessions run from 9:30-2:30pm Monday to Friday during term time.

Commitment: Part Time

Areas of Interest :  Art and Culture, Disability, Mental Health

Types of Activity :  Art, Community Work, General and Helping

Skills and Qualifications :

Volunteers should be interested in visual arts and caring for disadvantaged people. However, artistic skill is not essential - a caring approach is much more important, as is flexibility, initiative and a willingness to 'muck in'. Volunteers carrying out this role will be required to have a DBS check.

Additional/Specific Suitabilities :  16+

 Expenses:    Reasonable travel expenses

Training:    Initial supervision

 Directions :

At St Peter's Comprehensive School, located on Horseshoe Lane off the Epsom Road A246 in Merrow. Artventure occupies an artistically decorated building to the left side of the campus as viewed from Horseshoe Lane. The site is easily accessible by public transport.

Recruitment Method :

DBS Check, Informal Discussion, References

If you are interested,have any questions or would like to apply contact Mariann by completing the online application.

The Artventure Trust enables people with learning ,physical & mental disbilities to explore the visual arts.We aim to help vunerable people integrate into the community.

We operate from St Peters Comprehensive School in Merrow,Guildford on weekdays during term time.

Small  supervised groups attend our 'art workshops' and would really benefit from the assistance of a 'general helper' to chat,make teas & coffees , lend a hand where needed and be involved.

We are looking for someone who is patient,caring,friendly and open minded.No art skills are needed.

Ideally you would attend for a few hours each week on a regular basis.

Suitable for 16yrs+

Expenses paid

Accessible by Public Transport

Recruitment involves informal interview,references & DBS checking.

If you are interested or have any queries please contact us by completing the online application and Lyanne will contact you

(Guildford)

INVITATION TO JOIN ARTVENTURE AS A TRUSTEE

Have you ever considered being a Trustee of a charity?    

Here is your opportunity.  At Artventure Trust we have vacancies for two Trustees

We’re a small registered charity allowing adults with learning disabilities to explore the visual arts in a safe, relaxed and secure environment in its own purpose-built Studio in Guildford. Staffed with professional artists and volunteers, we aim to provide an environment where people can find enjoyment, make new friends, grow in confidence, try new skills and develop existing ones.

Have a look at our website: http://www.art-venture.co.uk/

We are looking for motivated people who are sympathetic to the aims of Artventure to join us. There is no need to have trustee experience to apply

There are approximately six Trustee meetings each year held in Guildford, and you will be invited to contribute advice and support on an ad hoc basis. 

Interested?  Please do contact us, by clicking on the "Fill in an Application" form – we would like to meet you and introduce you to Artventure.

Robert Muir

Chairperson of Artventure Trustees