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Volunteering

Volunteers Are A Huge Part Of What We Do!

We are passionate about providing opportunities for everyone, enabling people to learn new skills and be part of a vibrant team.

We are always looking for new volunteers to join our team and welcome people of all ages and levels of experience, including those with disabilities.

Below is a list of current opportunities available with Ragtag Arts.  If you are interested in any of these volunteering opportunities please complete our application form and we will get in touch. If you have any questions please do contact us.

*Please note that some of the roles at Ragtag require for you to have a DBS, which Ragtag can do for you.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Front of House

Be the welcoming face of Ragtag at Elephant Yard, helping create a friendly and positive experience for all visitors.

When?
Tuesday: 10am–1pm or 1pm–4pm
Thursday: 10am–1pm, 1pm–4pm or 4pm–6pm
Friday: 10am–1pm or 1pm–4pm
Saturday: 10am–1pm or 1pm–4pm

Tasks Include:

  • Meeting and greeting customers on arrival
  • Explaining activities and what’s available
  • Serving customers at the till
  • Making drinks and serving cakes
  • Clearing tables
  • Washing up

Support our café team by keeping the space clean, tidy and welcoming.

When?
Saturday: 10am–1pm or 1pm–4pm, and school holidays

Tasks Include:

  • Clearing tables
  • Washing up
  • Helping maintain a clean environment
  • Refilling table pots and Scrapstation

Help sort donated items for sale and ensure the shop floor remains organised.

When?
Tuesday: 10am–1pm or 1pm–4pm
Thursdays: 10am–1pm or 1pm–4pm

Tasks Include:

  • Sorting and pricing new donations
  • Restocking shelves
  • Tidying and organising the Scrapstore

Assist in preparing craft kits which are sold in our shop.

When?
Tuesday: 1:30pm–3:30pm
Thursday: 1:30pm–3:30pm

Tasks Include:

  • Assembling craft kits
  • Measuring and counting materials (e.g. ribbon & buttons)
  • Following kit instructions carefully to ensure consistency

Support young people aged 11–16 in developing their creative skills in a relaxed and supportive environment. Sessions are led by Ragtag staff.

When?
Wednesday: 3:30pm–6:30pm

Tasks Include:

  • Assisting young people with creative projects
  • Providing encouragement and guidance
  • Helping with set-up and tidy-up

Support children aged 6–11 during our weekly art club in a fun and encouraging environment. Sessions are led by Ragtag staff.

When?
Thursday: 3:30pm–5:30pm

Tasks Include:

  • Assisting children with their art projects
  • Encouraging creativity and confidence
  • Helping set up before sessions
  • Supporting tidy-up at the end

Provide additional support to volunteers with additional needs, helping ensure everyone feels confident and included.

When?
Various times available – please talk to us about options

Tasks Include:

  • Offering one-to-one or small group support
  • Providing reassurance and practical assistance
  • Helping adapt tasks where needed
  • Supporting an inclusive and welcoming environment

 

Work alongside our ceramic tutor to support the running of the ceramic studio at Mealbank. (no experience needed)

When?
tbc

Tasks Include:

  • Helping with event set-up and pack-down
  • Tidying activity areas throughout the event
  • Supporting children through out the day

 

 

Support our team at events and festivals across Cumbria, helping deliver creative activities for families. From craft workshops, giant cardboard constructions, and crazy junk golf.

When?
Various times – mostly weekends

Tasks Include:

  • Helping with event set-up and pack-down
  • Tidying activity areas throughout the event
  • Supporting children through out the day

 

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ReMake Project

The Remake project empowers volunteers with additional needs to play a vital role in our daily operations. From running the scrapstore, assisting with admin, crafting, upcycling wood and more, they bring invaluable skills and enthusiasm to every task. We aim to help individuals to:

  • Develop new skills
  • Build independence
  • Build self confidence
  • Create friendship and belonging
  • Provide a sense of purpose and community
  • Offer valuable work experience

We are priviledged to work with such an amazing group of individuals who bring joy and enthusiasm to Ragtag.

The ReMake Project is a funded initiative and can only continue with the generous support of our community and funders.

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I love helping at RagTag because the team are all so friendly and there's a great range of jobs to be done. It feels good to be supporting an organisation that has a positive impact on the environment, does great community work and helps young people to work and enjoy creative activities. It's also really flexible so I can fit volunteering in whenever it suits me and work around my job and family commitments.
Zoe

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