Creative Writing Volunteer

About the role

It is fantastic that you would like to find out more about volunteering at St Mungo’s. Can you help our clients find their voice through creativity. As a Creative Writing Volunteer based at our Hackney hub, you’ll create a safe space for self expression, growth and improved wellbeing for clients joining our Learning and Wellbeing hub.

Please see all locations and the time commitments we are currently recruiting for in this role:

Hackney- Tuesdays between 12.30pm-3.30pm at the Hackney hub.

The attached role description will give you more information on the type of tasks you’ll be undertaking in this role as well as the support you’ll get from us in return.

Recruitment for this role may be closed earlier depending on the volume of applications we receive.

Things to remember:

– Please look at the time commitments and locations required for this role and be sure you are able to commit. This roles requires a minimum 6 month commitment.
– A DBS check will be carried out for this role.
– Please make sure you have read our Frequently Asked Questions here for new volunteer applicants

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Creative Writing Volunteer

Creative Writing Volunteer

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