Arts Volunteer

• Creative Hangouts

• VO101511

We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic people that can commit to volunteering weekly or every other week for up to 9 weeks at a time.
What you can gain from volunteering with Creative Hangouts:
● Develop personally and professionally through hands-on experience in arts facilitation, child development, and community engagement.
● Gain valuable skills such as teamwork, workshop delivery, and communication.
● Receive support at every stage: from shadowing experienced artists to informal training, regular feedback, and the opportunity to explore your own goals and strengths within a creative environment.
● Grow your network and confidence: work alongside passionate creatives, educators, and changemakers who are committed to community wellbeing and inclusive practice.
● Feel valued and empowered as a core part of a team that respects your input, encourages your ideas, and recognises your contribution to building something meaningful.
How you can help Creative Hangouts:
● To deliver workshops to children in the communities that align with our values
● The lead artist has the support needed to be able to concentrate on delivering the teaching of the activity
● We value your unique contributions and feedback
● Volunteers extend the reach and impact of every session by helping to manage materials, support children 1:1, and respond to the energy and flow of each workshop.
● Strengthen organisational capacity by cultivating a pool of engaged volunteers who can take on responsibilities over time—including workshop delivery, outreach and leadership opportunities.
● Deepen community impact by fostering long-term relationships between volunteers, families, and local artists—ensuring Creative Hangouts is recognised as a hub of inclusion, empowerment, and grassroots creativity.
How we can positively impact our community together!
● Access high-quality, free visual arts workshops in a relaxed, child-led environment that puts fun, exploration, and creativity at the centre.
● Benefit from consistent, caring support from volunteers who listen, encourage, and respond to their individual needs—creating a safe space to try new things and build resilience.
● Form trusting relationships with role models who reflect the values of empathy, curiosity, and collaboration.
● Help young people have ownership of their creative journeys by shaping workshop activities, showcasing their art in community exhibitions, and learning at their own pace.

Experience required

Be motivated and self-driven (On-going support and shadowing provided)
Be passionate about young people accessing the arts!

Travel details

Kessington Hall, Bearsden. Public transport costs are covered. If volunteers are local taxi's are provided to
get home.

Travel expenses

Kessington Hall, Bearsden. Public transport costs are covered. If volunteers are local taxi's are provided to
get home.

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Support

Training details

As part of our approach to supporting volunteers, we aim to offer a relaxed and welcoming induction,
training, and ongoing support process. Volunteers will begin with an informal meet-and-greet before their
first workshop, where they can enjoy a cup of tea, tour the space, and be introduced to the team. From
there, volunteers will have the opportunity to shadow more experienced team members during the initial
sessions, allowing them to learn by doing with guidance provided as needed.
We maintain an open and flexible communication policy, encouraging volunteers to ask questions or seek
advice at any time. Regular, informal check-ins during or after workshops will ensure they feel supported.
To foster peer learning, we will pair new volunteers with more experienced ones, creating a buddy system
for support and knowledge-sharing
In place of formal reviews, we will hold casual feedback sessions where volunteers can discuss their
experiences, challenges, and progress, ensuring they feel confident and well-supporte

Restrictions

Minimum age: 17

Availability

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Volunteers (aged 17-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more

This volunteering opportunity is also advertised across East Dunbartonshire.

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