Arts at Home Volunteer - Birmingham

Arts at Home Volunteer - Birmingham

Art Explora UK Closing date: Wed, 30 Sep 2026

Artform: Charity
Role: Creative
Contract: Temporary
West Midlands
  • Full time
  • Unpaid

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

Are you passionate about breaking down the barriers to arts and culture? Are you interested in building experience in the not-for-profit arts and care sectors?

Job Description

Art Explora is a non-profit arts organisation that aims to share arts and culture with everyone - locally, nationally and internationally - and inspire new encounters between arts and audiences.

Arts at Home supports older people to access arts and culture by encouraging conversation and connection through art. We are looking for confident volunteers to participate in our "Arts at Home" sessions in residential care homes. In these sessions, you will introduce works of art of your choice and facilitate conversations around the artworks with residents. No prior professional experience is needed; we will provide you with the necessary training.

You will need to be able to travel to Birmingham locations independently (pre agreed local travel expenses paid).

If you are a confident communicator and passionate about arts, we would love to hear from you!

Why You'll Love It:
- You will meet new people & alleviate feelings of loneliness through creativity and connection.
- You will be offered spaces on trips to galleries and theatres with our care setting residents as part of our 'Art Explorers at...' project.
- You will learn about art, heritage, and history, through your research and other volunteers.
- You will develop communication and public speaking skills
- You will gain experience working with vulnerable adults and build an understanding of how art can support a sense of community and wellbeing.
- You will be invited to social events and training sessions we organise throughout the year.

What You'll Learn:
- Communication skills
- Public speaking skills
- Expanding your knowledge of different artists

Job Requirements

Other information:
Frequency: Volunteers ideally can commit to one session per 2 to 4 weeks. The Arts at Home programme is ongoing as, as is our recruitment of volunteers, and we ask volunteers to commit to volunteering for 3 to 6 months depending on availability and interest.

Sessions take place on weekdays during the day, due to the preference of our partner care settings.

Basic DBS check is covered by Art Explora.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Arts at Home Volunteer - Birmingham
  • Salary: Unpaid
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Charity
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Temporary
  • Closing date: Wed, 30 Sep 2026
  • Location:
    West Midlands

How to Apply

Please get in touch with us via email or our website. We have online information sessions once a month to find out more!