Arts & Craft Group Volunteer - Best Choices

The Best Choices team work with people who have a mental health diagnosis and/or a learning disability who are referred to us by a health and social care professional. We provide a range of therapeutic group and one to one activities, support people to access activities in their community, and support people with voluntary and paid employment.

We are looking for volunteers who would like to join our small, friendly team and use their personal skills and experience to support people to participate in our groups and activities.

Why volunteer at Best Choices

Meet new people and become part of our friendly team
Increase your knowledge of mental health and learning disability
Develop your personal and professional confidence
Learn new skills
Develop your CV
Make new friends and have some fun!

Arts and Crafts Group Volunteer

This group meets weekly in a local Bolton venue and provides a relaxed and supportive environment where members can experience a broad range of techniques and share ideas and inspiration whilst they work.

Provide a warm and friendly welcome, encouragement and support to group members
Share your personal creative skills to support group members
Share your ideas for creative activities with the group leader and members
Assist the group leader in setting up for the session
Prepare refreshments for the group
You will need to be available for a minimum of 3 hours a week on a Monday (morning and/or afternoon)

You will need to be willing to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

All volunteers are provided with an induction to introduce you to the work of our team, regular meetings with a named member of staff to support you in your role and we can reimburse out-of-pocket expenses. There are also opportunities to access further training to support your development.