Volunteers Wanted

To volunteer for any of the positions listed below, download an
application form* and once completed please send to:
Core Arts, 1 St. Barnabas Terrace, Homerton, London E9 6DJ
or fax to 020 8533 3500, enclosing your current cv if you wish.

If you would like to find out more about volunteering at Core Arts please click here.

MUSIC (MIDI) VOLUNTEERS WANTED
Be part of a highly creative arts centre supporting those experiencing mental illness in Hackney. We provide a learning environment for our members to express themselves creatively, where our volunteers and tutors offer pathways for progression. We are seeking Music volunteers with expertise in logic and a background in adult education/ training for 3hrs per shift per week or 10am-5pm one day per week. We are open from Tuesday-Friday.

Key responsibilities: To support members in the MIDI suite on a one-one basis and/or in the ICT room, helping them access Logic and learn the skills to produce and write their own music.

To respond flexibly to the members needs and help them achieve their creative music potential at Core by using the resources available.

Experience/skills required: An ability to work creatively and flexibly with vulnerable people

Good communication skills and a friendly approachable manner
essential. Experience of working with adult mental health service users would be useful.

To express your interest in this role, please write and send a cover letter and your CV to Tanya Harris (Education Co-ordinator) tharris@corearts.co.uk

If you have any questions call Tanya on 020 8533 3500.
Deadline: September 30th 2011.

VOLUNTEER EXCHANGE SCHEME
Be part of a highly creative centre for the arts supporting those experiencing mental illness in Hackney. Volunteer at our Front of House for 2 shifts (lasting 2/2.5 hrs per shift) and you will have open access to 1 class at the centre in return each week*. As a F.O.H. volunteer you must be a friendly and welcoming face to visitors. You will be expected to be punctual and undertake any admin duties when required. Full training is given and there is a degree of flexibility in scheduling shifts. In return you have access to wide range of classes: pottery, life drawing, guitar/drum/singing lessons, poetry and creative writing etc.
*subject to availability

Experience/skills required: Good communication skills and a friendly approachable manner essential. Experience of working with adult mental health service users would be useful.
download the full job description*

For more information on this position contact
Tanya Harris (Education Co-ordinator) on 020 8533 3500.

*These are pdf files that need to be viewed in Adobe Acrobat. If you do not have this software, please click here to obtain a free copy.

Core Arts, 1 St Barnabas Terrace, Homerton, London E9 6DJ   Tel: 020 8533 3500
registered charity no: 1043588    company no: 2985939