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Creative Hangouts
- VO104269
Creative Hangout is a grassroots arts organisation committed to opening creative opportunities for children and young people in local communities. We believe that every child deserves to learn about art in a fun, safe and child-led environment.
Volunteering with Creative Hangouts is more than just helping out—it's about becoming part of a dynamic, inclusive team that nurtures creativity, play and child-led expression. Our volunteers support the delivery of visual arts workshops that are fun, exploratory and grounded in the needs and interests of the children who attend. Whether you’re an artist, student, pupil, teacher-in-training, career changer or simply someone who wants to give back, you’ll receive shadowing opportunities, informal training and on-going support to help you grow in confidence, creativity and communication skills. There is also the opportunity to run your own workshop with support and supervision! You will also join a supportive network of artists and creatives who care deeply about young people’s access to the arts and making a real impact in the community. Together, we can create a safe and happy environment where children and volunteers can thrive.
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
To volunteer with Creative Hangouts, you need to:
• Be 16+ years old
• Be able to dedicate 2-3 hours of your time weekly or every second week on Thursday afternoons
• Be able to travel safely to and from the locations (Creative Hangouts can reimburse travel up to a certain amount)
• Be PVG checked (Creative Hangouts will process your application internally, no charge)
• Be motivated and self-driven (on-going support and shadowing provided)
Travel details
Auchenback Resource Centre, 64 Aurs Drive, Barrhead, G78 2LW
Restrictions
Minimum age: 17
Volunteers (aged 17-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Creative Workshop Volunteer with Creative Hangouts
Your email address and phone number will only be used by the organisation/TSI you are contacting to discuss in more detail the opportunity you are enquiring about.
Your message will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in East Renfrewshire:
Contact name: VAER Volunteering Team
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 0141 876 9555
Thank you for registering your interest in Creative Workshop Volunteer with Creative Hangouts.
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