Autumn 2011 Arts
What? Dance ChoreographersWhere? Canon Lee Specialist Arts CollegeWhen? Negotiable
Helping choreograph a routine for ‘Rock Challenge’ dance competition.
Offering guidance and advice in rehearsals.
What? Costume AssistantWhere? Barley HallWhen? Flexible
Assisting in the making and upkeep of historical costumes for volunteers and staff, as well as visitors.
Need basic sewing skills, but this will be developed through the role.
What? Youth Support WorkerWhere? Door 84When? Negotiable and Flexible
Working with children and young people, ages 8 - 17.
Helping run activities in music, dance / drama and art / design, amongst others.
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more opportunitiesWhat? Events AssistantWhere? Barley Hall, Micklegate Bar, DIG & JORVIK Viking CentreWhen? Flexible
Various duties assisting at special events at the four attractions and external events.
What? Youth Support Worker Where? City of York CouncilWhen? Negotiable
Working at Network 2, supporting young people in arts-related projects.
What? Explanation AssistantWhere? DIGWhen? Negotiable
Greeting groups to the archaelogical site, handling bookings and leading tours.
What? Mural Project Helper Where? Door 84When? Negotiable
Helping young people with freehand drawing and painting of a mural.
international festivalfor make a difference day
from 12pm - 5pmin the su cafe
3rd november 2011drinks deals in the bar
spotlightadam grayAdam volunteered at Mind@Our Celebration helping to build digital media skills for those with mental illnesses by making a short film. He said “there’s a stigma surrounding mental health; I didn’t see any difference There’s a great sense of reward from helping people”.
What? Campaign VideomakerWhere? York St John Students’ UnionWhen? Flexible
Helping to film material relating to Students’ Union campaigns.
internal opportunities
What? Language BuddyWhere? York St John UniversityWhen? Negotiable.
Working with women whose first language is not English.
Meeting weekly in an informal setting, making friends and helping to improve their English.
What? The Saint Team MemberWhere? York St John Students’ UnionWhen? Flexible
Contributing to a regular magazine called ‘The Saint’.
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