Organisation

The Happy Place CIC

The Turnpike Gallery

Leigh

WN7 1EB

 

 

Role and Opportunity Details (to apply for this role you must be 18+)

We create spaces for people to explore and create together.

Places for everyone, where creativity knows no boundaries. We believe that every individual has a unique voice to share.  Our offering is to help them express it.

Our happyplaces cover…

• Children’s after school clubs (ages 6-11 and 11-17).  Stimulating play sessions for under 5’s.
• Adult wellbeing clubs (18+).
• Evening adult skills workshops.
• Community outreach/school visits Holiday club.
• Support a happyplace.

Our happyplaces are run on a not-for-profit basis, with the sole aim of creating safe, creative spaces for members of our local community from all age groups.

We value any support you can provide from gifting materials/art supplies, funding, refreshments or time.

As a volunteer you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on your community, gain new skills, experience, friendships.  In return we would like to support you with your journey and listen to your creative ideas.

Find your place… whether that be at our baby clubs, children’s after school clubs, adult social clubs or outreach. There’s a place for everyone.

 

Specific Skills Required

• Effective communication.
• Time management.
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• Problem-solving.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Empathy and compassion.
• Organisational skills.

 

Benefits of Volunteering with this organisation

Our happy-places are run on a not-for-profit basis, with the sole aim of creating safe, creative spaces for members of our local community from all age groups.  Volunteering with The Happy Place brings a sense of accomplishment.  We create spaces for people to explore and create together.  Places for everyone, where creativity knows no boundaries.  We believe that every individual has a unique voice to share.  Our offering is to help members and volunteers to express it.

 

Level of commitment required 

Ongoing Volunteer Opportunity

 

Date(s) / Time(s) Required

Wednesdays 9:30-12:30 adult class, Wednesday 3:30-5:30 kids class, Wednesday 5:30-7:30 kids class, Thursday 3:30-5:30 kids club, Thursday 5:30-7:30 teens club, Thursday 7:30 – 9:30 adult club, Friday 9-12 babies club.

 

Volunteer Opportunity Number

VO10365  (please make a note of this ‘VO’ number if applying for this role).