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Holborn Community Association
Holborn Community Association (HCA) is a community anchor organisation based in central London which aims to encourage community integration, increase opportunities for local people and reduce social and economic inequalities in our community. At our three centres we provide activities and services to the residents of Holborn and the surrounding areas. Older Peoples services are based at Millman…
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Description

We are looking for volunteers to support our Digital Arts sessions for neurodiverse children and young people such as those with autism and ADHD. In these relaxed sessions participants will be supported by professional artists to experiment with different digital arts techniques (animation, coding, illustration), build social and communication skills and make friends. Artwork produced by participants will be displayed in our annual exhibition. 

Days and times:

Wednesdays (term-time) 4:30-6.45pm: 

Term 1 - 15th January - 2nd April 2025

Term 2 - 23rd April - 9th July 2025

Duties

They will work alongside the artist facilitator and HCA staff to motivate, support and engage individually and in groups in a variety of digital arts tasks using ipads and recording equipment, supporting them to produce their own digital artwork. Volunteers are required to arrive 15 minutes before the session to help set up and to help clear away at the end of the session. 

Who will the volunteers be working with?
Volunteers will work alongside an artist facilitator, HCA staff, and children and young people aged 6 - 18.
Training
We will provide all volunteers with an induction session to basic health and safety of the space, safeguarding and general information and guidance about supporting children and young people with social communication difficulties.

Time commitment

Ideally we would like volunteers to commit to attending on a weekly basis for at least one term. However we understand that things come up and timetables change so are open to being flexible.
Application deadline

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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.