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Outward
Outward is a forward-thinking charity that works across ten London Boroughs to support people to live with dignity and purpose. Our work is diverse, from supporting people to live independently in their own homes to providing safe, secure accommodation and tailored support when and where it is needed. Everything we do is about enabling people to have greater choice, independence and control over…
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Description

As an Interior Design Volunteer, you will help transform shared living spaces for individuals, creating environments that feel welcoming and supportive. You’ll consult with the people you support, use creative tools like mood boards and visual aids, and assist with various aspects of the project, from design planning to physical transformations.

Duties
  • Plan and conduct consultation sessions with individuals in allocated services.
  • Gather ideas and preferences from the people you support.
  • Use visual aids (pictures, drawings, material samples) to facilitate discussions.
  • Assist in creating mood boards reflecting individual preferences, aligned with sensory needs.
  • Encourage eco-friendly design options.
  • Organize shop visits to gather design inspiration, documenting the process.
  • Maintain and digitize a physical scrapbook documenting the project.
  • Assist with the second phase of the project, such as purchasing products, painting, and decorating (excluding heavy-duty tasks).

Time commitment

1 - Minimum once a week, between May and June.
2 - Flexible timing, to suit both volunteer and service.
3 - Service consultations last up to 2 hours.
4 - Preparation and planning time required.
5 - Outings may last up to 5 hours (lunch allowance provided for 4+ hours).
6 - Possibility of supporting the second phase of the project in July, if available.
Application deadline

This organisation is one of our community partner organisations.

Like all volunteer recruiters we work with, they have signed up to our service standards, agreeing to abide by our policy on partnership working to keep you safe and supported whilst you volunteer.

You’ll never be out of pocket for volunteering through us – with in-London travel expenses to and from your volunteering guaranteed.

In addition, the team here at Students’ Union UCL Volunteering Service is here to support you throughout your volunteering journey – you can get in touch with us at any time.