Volunteer with WheelWorks Arts!
Apply for the
iWILL Volunteering Programme
Our focus, at WheelWorks, is to inspire young people to take part in and enjoy creative, cultural or digital activities outside of the formal education process.
The aim of the iWILL volunteer programme is to develop the skills of the next generation of creative talent, open opportunities for them to learn, and explore the work of the creative industries.
To ensure that our arts-led creative work is relevant, we need youth volunteers’ input into the planning, design, and delivery of our services.
Our iWILL volunteer programme provides valuable experience in the creative, community and voluntary arts sectors.
Why volunteer with us?
• Gain experience and self-development in youth work and community change.
• Contribute to our charitable mission and support the wider creative sector.
There are two volunteering programmes to choose from:
1. Creative Influencers
2. iLEAD Youth Volunteer Training
We are currently recruiting for the Creative Influencers Volunteering Programme
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Our Creative Influencer will bring their lived experience and voice into the heart of our work. They will act as advocate, researcher, and decision maker and will be involved in youth consultations, helping with projects, public relations, and creating podcasts.
• Suitable for ages 18–25.
• Up to 15 participants.
• Induction and training over 2 months.
• Influence a leading youth arts organisation on issues that matter to young people.
• Gain valuable experience and career-led skills in the creative sector.
• Co-design innovative digital arts activities to inspire young people.
• Capture and express youth voices through WheelWorks Creative Works podcast.
• Be part of social advocacy and use arts and technology to address social issues important to young people.
• Influence the board of an arts organisation and support their bid teams to write applications that are youth-led and informed.
• Meet other volunteers who share a similar passion.
• Learn from creative professionals using traditional and digital arts.
• Achieve Creative Influencer certificate.
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Young people who have participated in collaborative projects between WheelWorks and organisations in the youth and community sector. They want to take the next step into exploring youth leadership with creative mediums.
• For young people aged 16+.
• 10 available spots.
• Two sessions per month over 8 months.
• 3–6 months of training and support.
• Aimed at marginalised youth.
• Develop personal and creative skills.
• Gain Peer Leader certification.
• ASDAN accreditation provided.
• Become a Peer Leader and join the Creative Influencers Programme when you turn 18.
“Volunteering gives you a great feeling of self-worth and builds your confidence to take on new opportunities.”
(Youth Volunteer)
iWILL Volunteers Programme offers an opportunity to engage in activities and tasks that directly connect you to the WheelWorks creative strategy and arts programme development.
As volunteers, you get the opportunity to engage in arts and culture across the region while developing your skills, knowledge, and network.
Participate in creative experiences, and open pathways to self-discovery and personal fulfilment as you shape the future creative and cultural landscape of the organisation.
