Volunteer Art & Music Workshop Assistant

With progression to Session Leader

Organisation: Sarah Barker Art Studios CIC
Project: Boogie and Brush Sessions
Location: Cornwall (various venues)
Type: Volunteer (with view to paid sessional work as project grows)

🌈 About Boogie and Brush

Boogie and Brush is our unique, inclusive experience blending art, music, and self-expression. These sessions bring together children and adults—disabled and non-disabled—to explore creativity in a relaxed, sensory-friendly space. Think paint, movement, colour, connection…and plenty of smiles.

🫶 Role Purpose

You’ll support the delivery of Boogie and Brush workshops, helping participants to feel inspired, safe, and engaged. Over time, you’ll build confidence and skills to step into leading sessions yourself.

✨ Key Responsibilities

Welcome participants and help them settle in.

Assist with setting up art materials and equipment.

Support individuals during activities, offering encouragement and practical help.

Help create a positive, inclusive, and safe environment.

Tidy up and pack away materials after sessions.

Contribute creative ideas for session plans and themes.

Over time, co-lead and then independently lead sessions (with training and support).

🧠 Person Specification

Essential:

Friendly, approachable, and patient.

Passionate about creativity and inclusion.

Confident working with children, young people, and/or adults with additional needs.

Good communication skills.

Willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Desirable:

Experience in art, music, playwork, or community workshops.

Knowledge of safeguarding and health & safety (training provided).

Creative flair and love of self-expression.

💪 What You’ll Gain

Training in inclusive arts facilitation and safeguarding.

Ongoing mentoring to develop your skills.

Experience working in a vibrant community arts setting.

The chance to make a real difference to people’s confidence and wellbeing.

Progression pathway to become a paid Session Leader as Boogie and Brush grows.

💬 How to Apply

Ready to help us bring more colour, joy, and creativity to Cornwall?
Please email your CV (or a short description of your experience) and a few lines about why you’d love to join us to:
sarahbarkerartstudioscic@gmail.com

We particularly welcome volunteers with lived experience of disability or neurodivergence.