Culture to You (CTY) Community Support Volunteer

Culture to You: is a new offer providing access to collections of art, museum handling objects and cultural activities to those unable to attend our sites. We are looking for volunteers to assist with supporting workshops, events and exhibitions in community hubs across Oadby & Wigston as part of a pilot programme.

This will involve supporting set up and taking part in cultural activities alongside participations, encouraging their engagement and helping them to explore their connections.

Personal Development Opportunities :

• Opportunity to enrich lives, enhance wellbeing and reduce social isolation in your community
• Gain experience of supporting cultural and community events
• Be part of a team which pilots a new and exciting Arts Council funded project
• Gain experience of supporting people of different ages and abilities
• Training provided including: Object handling, safeguarding and dementia awareness
• Enhance understanding of the importance of connecting and engaging with culture

When? – Ad hoc – as and when community events are happening!:

Where? – Community hubs across Oadby and Wigston :

Is this you?:

• Confident engaging with and befriending a diverse range of people
• Friendly and approachable
• An effective communicator
• Enjoys working as part of a team
• Willing to travel (In the Oadby & Wigston areas)
• Willing to undertake training to help carry out this role.