Organisation

CanInspire Charitable Trust

Purpose

CanInspire Charitable Trust believes in the power of creativity to uplift and inspire others. CanBead runs jewellery making and beading workshops that offer a therapeutic outlet, bringing hope and joy to those experiencing illness, trauma, or loss.

Description

CanInspire Charitable Trust believes in the power of creativity to uplift and inspire others. CanBead runs beading workshops that offer a therapeutic outlet, bringing hope and joy to those experiencing illness, trauma, or loss. The workshops allow participants to engage with others going through similar challenges and provide a fun distraction while being creative and expressive. The workshops are offered free of charge and run in partnership with other charities who act as host agencies.

As a CanBead Workshop Volunteer you will be:

• Assisting with the delivery of workshops, under the direction of the CanBead Tutor

• Supporting participants in conjunction with other workshop volunteers and host agency staff

• Teaching jewellery-making and bead-craft skills

• Supervising and assisting clients with activities

• Ensuring that the workshop occurs in a hospitable environment

Benefits of Volunteering:

• As a CanBead Workshop Volunteer you will make a significant difference in the lives people going through a difficult time.

• You get to work with a fantastic team of highly motivated, creative and like-minded people.

• You will be using your community spirit to help run their workshops while furthering your hospitality skills.

Requirements

This role would suit someone who is:

• Passionate about creativity and the benefits it has for people experiencing disability, illness, trauma or loss

• Punctual and reliable

• Considerate and understanding of people experiencing illness, trauma or loss

• Friendly, caring and respectful

Time Commitment

• Workshops are usually two hours long

• You will be required to help with workshop set-up and pack-down - which takes 15 minutes either side.

• There are 2-3 workshops a month.

• Workshops are usually held late morning or early afternoon on a weekday, with the occasional Saturday or Sunday or evening.

• Upcoming dates are circulated via a Group Chat and usually with a few weeks notice.

Background Check

You will be required to complete a Police Check as you will be working with vulnerable individuals, and you will also be required to sign a Code of Conduct as part of your orientation.

How to apply

Email Jenni Ryland at otago@caninspire.org.nz

Please copy (CC) volunteer@otago.ac.nz into your application email. Also, we have a great email template and helpful tips on making an effective application here: https://www.unicrewotago.org/aboutpriceless