Organisation : Artists For Kids Culture
Location : Melbourne, VIC Regional
Time required : 5+ hours a month (flexible commitment)
Duration of project : ongoing
Sector : Arts & Culture, Children, Community Support Services, Social Enterprise
About the role
artsbus Volunteer – Position Specification
The artsbus is a mobile arts studio, theatre and music space, enabling Artists for Kids Culture (AKC) to facilitate meaningful, thoughtful and therapeutic arts activities. Like a ‘mobile library’, the Arts Bus travels to children for free, eliminating issues of access. It brings quality arts practices to children aged 5 – 17 who would otherwise miss out.
AKC piloted the artsbus in 2018 and launched in April 2021. As our programs expand, we’re looking for a team of artists and volunteers to facilitate afternoon artsbus programs during the school term. With the support of the AKC artsbus Program Manager and other attending artists, volunteers contribute to a safe and supportive learning environment for all children. Creative materials and activities will be provided on the day; the key role of volunteers is to provide individual, hands-on and strength-based guidance to children and young people attending.
Volunteer Responsibilities
- Hold Current Working with Children Check
- Contribute to a safe and supportive learning environment for all children
- Facilitate art activities that are relevant to the children’s age
- Report any issues to the Program Manager
Your Skills and Attributes
- Creative and open to all arts activities (i.e. visual art, music, poetry etc.)
- Commitment to Occupational Health & Safety
- Commitment to Child Protection principals
Expected Commitment
- Attend 1 hour Volunteer Orientation
- Attend at least 1 artsbus program every 6 – 8 weeks
- Attend monthly Committee Meeting via Zoom (encouraged)
Locations
Programs in 2022 include Metropolitan suburbs such as South Melbourne, North Melbourne, Carlton, Broadmeadows, and regional areas such as Maryborough, Crib Point, and the Baw Baw La Trobe area. Volunteers sign up for programs based on availability and preferred location.
About the organisation
Artists for Kids Culture is a provider of support for children experiencing hardship Australia wide. Located in St Kilda and employing two staff and a volunteer team of 50 it runs programs that enable children access to artistic and cultural pursuits. It is a responsive and agile community organisation. In achieving its vision that opportunities are important for every child and that they demonstrate benefits in both learning and social skills, AKC is guided by its own motivation and purpose to provide benefit to children experiencing hardship.
AKC has two distinct programs: AKC Grants and AKC artsbus. AKC Grants support children to participate in artistic pursuits such as art, dance, music and theatre. The AKC artsbus is a mobile arts studio, theatre and music space, enabling AKC to facilitate meaningful, thoughtful and therapeutic arts activities at the places where children reside.
Artists, sponsors, philanthropic foundations and the art loving community support AKC. Professional artists donate art and the works are auctioned at a gala event each year. The AKC Art Auction is very popular event on the Melbourne art calendar.
Artists for Kids Culture Values:
- hope
- respect of children
- respect for the families and supporters of children we support
- support children to participate in their chosen activities
- passionate about enhancing the wellbeing of children through inclusion
- believe that participation in positive activities is paramount to wellbeing
- children and organisations to pursue new artistic activities
- lifting the spirits of children by inclusion
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this volunteering opportunity.
Please quote in application: artsbus Volunteer via Pro Bono Australia.
