Volunteer Art Therapist - #2100750

Do you enjoy art, creativity and helping others? Heart for Art brings people living with dementia together to enjoy conversation, creativity and connection through art. We are looking for a friendly and compassionate volunteer to support our weekly art sessions and help create a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued, included and encouraged to express themselves.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in your local community. Through creative activities, conversation and encouragement, you'll help participants build confidence, explore their ideas and enjoy meaningful social connections. Sometimes, something as simple as a smile can make the world of difference to someone's day.

What You'll Do

• Support adults living with dementia during art sessions.
• Encourage creativity, self-expression and participation.
• Build positive relationships through conversation and companionship.
• Help create a relaxed, welcoming and inclusive atmosphere.
• Assist with setting up and tidying away art materials.
• Work alongside our staff team and art tutor to deliver enjoyable and engaging sessions.

About You

You don't need to be an artist to make a difference. We're looking for someone who is:

• Friendly, patient and compassionate.
• A good listener with a positive attitude.
• Reliable and willing to get involved.
• Interested in arts, crafts, creativity or community activities.
• Keen to support people living with dementia.

While an interest in art is beneficial, no formal qualifications or previous experience are required. What matters most is your ability to encourage others and help people feel supported and included.

What You'll Gain

• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your community.
• Experience supporting a creative wellbeing project.
• Full induction and ongoing support.
• Training, including dementia awareness and safeguarding.
• The chance to meet new people and develop new skills.

A PVG check for working with protected adults and two references will be required before you begin volunteering.

If you're ready to use your time, creativity and kindness to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help bring conversation, creativity and connection to people living with dementia through Heart for Art.

CrossReach has been at the forefront of high quality social care for over 150 years, providing loving care to people of all ages and supporting them to live life to the full whatever their circumstances. During that time, we have worked hard to understand the needs of the people who turn to us for help and with them have been at the forefront of pioneering services which have literally changed thousands of lives for the better.

Today we are one of the largest social care providers in Scotland, with experience across a broad range of services. We are still growing, learning, and improving, thanks to the incredible people we have the privilege to support, and all those who support us. We are part of the Church of Scotland and aim to provide social care services and specialist resources in Christ’s name to further the caring work of the Church to people in challenging circumstances.

As we do our work in Christ’s name you must be respectful of our Christian Ethos and be able to work within it.

This post requires you to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks.

We are committed to ensuring that we attract, retain, and develop the very best people to build a diverse and talented team and we recognise that every individual’s unique background, experience and ability contributes to our success. We aim to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected and where people can belong, thrive and be their very best, whoever they are.

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Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

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