What You'll Do:
- Facilitating engaging poetry workshops online
- Prepare session plans
- Encourage creativity, expression and connection amongst the group
- Encourage members to get involved and share their work
- Promote discussions within the group
Why You'll Love It:
- You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications
- We hold annual Volunteer Awards and Celebration events; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering; We hold social events and outings for our volunteers to get together and have some fun
What You'll Learn:
- You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!
What We're Looking For:
- Experience in poetry, either personal, educational or professional.
- Ability to provide a supportive, and inclusive atmosphere that encourages learning and participation
- Good communication skills
- Calm and patient approach
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