Interested in Volunteering?

As Core Arts expands so does our need for volunteers.

We currently have a highly successful volunteer program for those who share Core Arts mission and values. We welcome enthusiastic individuals who are eager to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for our members. 

  • Work directly with members, often working in a group setting or providing 1:1 support in creative activities and creative work planning
  • Motivate and assist members in their projects
  • Bring technical and practical assistance to the workshop sessions
  • Be punctual, committed and professional in all aspects of work
  • Maintain a positive and supportive work environment for both members and teachers
Our volunteers come from a wide range of backgrounds, from the local community to overseas. Many are already part of the art community and some have experienced mental health issues first hand. Please note that background experience in art or a related field of interest is required.
Volunteering at Core Arts is an excellent opportunity for those who are interested in accessing our services but who may not meet our membership criteria.
Volunteers can gain work experience in a particular environment of interest, develop their own skills in tutoring, administration, teaching and reception
Volunteers may also get the chance to participate in external events, perform at gigs, exhibit artwork, and strengthen their own art skills.
Members NOTE: This option is for existing Core Arts members interested in volunteering.

Members who would like to develop existing skills and experience work like activity and training; including contributing to the running of Core Arts through the members Involvement Scheme and Core Council are encouraged to join.
Applicants interested in this option and who fit the criteria should contact:
Emily Cubitt, Enrolment Membership Manager – send Emily an email
Music (Instruments, Singing & Songwriting)
Front-of-House
Multimedia/ICT
Art (Drawing, Painting)
Ceramics
Printmaking
Textiles
Sports

See our timetable for list of courses

Current vacancies

Volunteer positions

Cycling and Walking Volunteer

Thursdays:
11.15am  to 12.30pm – Beginners cycling assistant
40 minutes lunch break
1.30pm to 4.00pm – Walking group assistant

Key responsibilities

  • To participate, assist and reinforce teaching points of sport session/exercise class under the instruction of the lead tutor, creating a community atmosphere.
  • To respond flexibly to each member’s needs and help them achieve success towards their creative work plans and outlined goals, which they have set out on induction. This may be providing on-to-one support for those who have additional needs.
  • Learn how to facilitate and lead sections of a class to more able or less able attendees, ensuring we are always inclusive to members individual needs under guidance from the tutor.
  • To provide the lead tutor with feedback and offer insight to developing and improving services through own experience and ideas, as well as through interaction with members.
  • Be punctual, committed and professional in all aspects of work.

Skills and Ability

  • Some experience of riding a bicycle and an ambition to develop skills as a rider, instructor and role-model.
  • An ability to work creatively and flexibly with vulnerable people.

General Duties

  • To ensure basic health and safety practices are adhered to.
  • To be punctual, committed and professional in all aspects of the work.
  • To work within the Equal Opportunities Framework observed at Core Arts.
  • To follow Core Arts Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Policies and Procedures.

Additional Benefits

  • £6 per session paid expenses (please provide receipts for travel and food).
  • Core Arts Members can be part of the Membership Exchange Programme.
  • Training and development opportunities are also available.
  • The chance to expand your cycling skills.

How to apply

Please download our application form and send it with your CV and cover letter to Giuliana Molinari at mail@corearts.co.uk expressing why you are interested in this role and what experience you have in relation to the abilities, responsibilities and skills required.
If you have any questions, please call 020 8510 9990.

Front of House Volunteer

Wednesday 12.30pm – 3.00pm
Thursday 10.00am – 12.30pm

Objective

To assist with the smooth running of the reception area at Core Arts. To make sure that members and visitors feel connected and welcome to the centre and direct enquiries to the relevant person or department. The role also involves keeping the front of house area tidy and ensuring people clean up after themselves. It may also entail some administrative duties from time to time.

Key responsibilities

  • Be a friendly and welcoming face to all visitors and make sure they are introduced to the relevant person.
  • Communicate effectively with the office – reporting anything FOH related to staff team.
  • Ensure members tick their name in the register and ask visitors to sign in the visitors’ book when they enter the building.
  • Promptly inform Membership team if there is an issue with signing in – if someone is not on the list.
  • Deal with telephone enquiries in a friendly and polite manner.
  • Sign for deliveries, informing the office when they arrive.
  • Assist with occasional administration tasks as required.
  • Ensure the Front of House area, including sink, coffee area, tables, reception desk and floor are kept clean and tidy by members.
  • Report any issues with the drinks machine in liaison with centre H&S officer.
  • Keep the notice boards up to date and free from clutter when asked by the membership and education coordinator.

Skills and Ability

  • To be a member of Core Arts.
  • To enjoy meeting people and have a friendly approachable manner with good communication skills.
  • Able to encourage people to take an interest in Core and be pro-active in making enquiries into their area of interest.
  • To have the confidence to remind members to sign the register and adhere to the Core Arts code of respect.
  • To communicate effectively with the staff team.

General Duties

  • To ensure basic health and safety practices are adhered to.
  • To be punctual, committed and professional in all aspects of the work.
  • To work within the Equal Opportunities Framework observed at Core Arts.
  • To follow Core Arts Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Policies and Procedures.

Additional Benefits

  • £6 per session paid expenses (please provide receipts for travel and food).
  • Core Arts Members can be part of the Membership Exchange Programme.
  • Training and development opportunities are also available.
  • The chance to expand your cycling skills.

How to apply

Please download our application form and send it with your CV and cover letter to Giuliana Molinari at mail@corearts.co.uk expressing why you are interested in this role and what experience you have in relation to the abilities, responsibilities and skills required.
If you have any questions, please call 020 8510 9990.