Creative Therapy Support Volunteer

Purpose of this role

Our Creative Therapies team work with patients and family members to offer the opportunity to explore and express complex thoughts and emotions around the experience of dealing with life-limiting illness and loss.

Our volunteers support qualified therapists to ensure that every person who attends has the opportunity to access the activities on offer in a safe and supported environment. Without volunteers, we would not be able to offer this valuable service to so many people.

We offer out-patients a 10-week programme of creative workshop (art and craft-based activities) at our Outpatients building, Grove House, in St Albans on Wednesdays. This runs continuously throughout the year.

Main tasks

·        support with setting up the art materials in the creative therapy room

·        support patients in the room with any needs they may have using the art materials

·        support patients in expressing their creativity in whatever way they can

·        support to tidy up after each session

·        support with setting up and offering drinks to patients

·        ensure the patients work is kept safe and placed in the designated area for confidentiality purposes 

What are we looking for?

 ·        someone who is able to work creatively with a team of people of varied abilities and skills

·        someone with an interest in using art to help with patient wellbeing

·        the ability to be empathetic and patient, allowing participants to find their own way of interacting with the materials on offer