Workshop Leaders (FREELANCE)
Our Artburst workshop leaders usually come from an art or drama background and are enthusiastic, energetic, resourceful and have a passion for improving the lives of children through the arts with a minimum of 2 years experience in lead facilitation.
All workshop leaders are expected to meet and plan sessions with their co-facilitator, as well as packing materials, prepping for all sessions and attending any relevant training.
Essential qualities
- At least 2 year’s experience in workshop facilitation
- Enhanced DBS check
- Ability to work well in a team
- Resourcefulness and flexibility in planning and delivering workshops
Desirable qualities
- A degree or professional qualification in the arts or arts psychotherapy
- Experience in Makaton signing
If you are interested in submitting your details, please email [email protected] with a copy of your CV and a short cover letter outlining your experience and any additional skills.
Please note, we get a huge number of enquiries, but we do try to keep everyone on file for when we are recruiting new facilitators.
Vacancy: Volunteer Workshop Assistant (3-Month Placement)
We have an exciting opportunity to volunteer with our award-winning arts organisation. We welcome enthusiastic and creative volunteers to support our small core team on a flexible basis.
Our volunteers assist in delivering weekly workshops and support our funded community projects with workshop preparation and assistance. We offer hands-on experience and training in workshop facilitation and arts administration to support your personal and professional development.
Previous volunteers have gone on to work as freelance workshop facilitators, primary school teachers, arts psychotherapist and charity sector professionals.
Role Details:
- Expenses: Voluntary position; Artburst provides up to £15 per day to cover travel and lunch expenses (upon receipt/claim).
- Time Commitment: Flexible placements available (recommended 3 months).
- Location: London
Essential Qualities:
- Good written English
- Computer literate
- Ability to collaborate well in a team
- Self-motivated with a passion for the arts and working with children
Desirable Qualities:
- DBS certificate (Artburst will provide one if needed)
- Previous experience or education in the arts
- Previous experience of working with children
How to Apply:
Please send your CV and a brief statement (max. 300 words) outlining your interest in the arts and why you would like to volunteer with us to [email protected].
We always need help and support and could not do what we do without our wonderful volunteers! If you are wishing to develop your experience in arts workshops, festivals ore even just in the day-to-day running of the Artburst office then we would love to have you on board.
Please note this is a voluntary position but Artburst will provide £15 per day for expenses.
We will require two referees and Artburst will provide you with a volunteer DBS check.
If you would like to apply, please send your CV alongside a few words suggesting why you would be suitable for this position to [email protected].