Arts and Crafts Volunteer

Help Inspire Creativity and Connection

Role Summary

Do you enjoy being creative and helping others discover their artistic side? As an Arts & Crafts Volunteer, you’ll support older people and those living with dementia to enjoy fun, engaging creative activities that encourage conversation, self-expression and confidence. No artistic qualifications are needed – just enthusiasm and a friendly approach.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Leading or assisting arts and crafts sessions.
  • Supporting residents and day centre attendees in small groups or one-to-one.
  • Helping prepare materials and tidy away afterwards.
  • Encouraging participation and celebrating everyone’s achievements.
  • Creating a relaxed, enjoyable and inclusive atmosphere.

What We’re Looking For

  • Friendly, patient and compassionate.
  • Good communication and listening skills.
  • Creative and enthusiastic (no formal experience required).
  • Reliable and committed.
  • Happy to support people living with dementia and older adults.

Time Commitment

Flexible to suit you.
Typically 2–4 hours per week, although we’d love to hear from you whatever time you can offer.

Location

Parkhaven Trust
Maghull, Merseyside

Training & Support

Full induction provided.
Ongoing guidance and support from our Activities Team.
Dementia awareness training available.

Benefits of Volunteering

  • Make a real difference to someone’s day.
  • Gain experience working with older people.
  • Meet new people and become part of a welcoming team.
  • Learn new skills and build confidence.
  • Give something meaningful back to your local community.

Ready to Get Involved?

If you enjoy bringing people together and creating memorable experiences, we’d love to welcome you to our volunteer team.

If you’d like an informal chat about any of our volunteer roles please get in touch via care@parkhaven.org.uk

👉 Apply now via the form below…

Volunteer Application

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