Volunteer Art Therapist
Location: Central Leeds (LS1),
UK Hours: 3 hours per week (Fridays, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
Job Type: Volunteer / Unpaid
About Us: Rebuilding Lives at St George’s Crypt for nearly a century, St George’s Crypt has been a beacon of hope and a vital lifeline in the heart of Leeds.
We support homeless, vulnerable, and marginalised adults from crisis to stability and independence. We don't just provide a warm bed and hot meals.
We offer holistic 24/7 care, including engagement activities, healthcare access, and drug and alcohol recovery programmes.
Our dedicated Health & Wellbeing team knows that recovery is about rebuilding confidence and healing minds.
Creative expression is at the forefront of this mission—helping our clients process trauma, build communication skills, and discover their potential.
The Opportunity: Why We Need You
We are looking for a passionate, qualified, or Trainee Art Therapist to facilitate a weekly, 3-hour drop-in art session for our clients.
Taking place every Friday afternoon from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, this group provides a safe, non-judgmental, and welcoming space for individuals to engage with art at their own pace. For many who walk through our doors, this session will be a rare moment of peace, grounding, and constructive emotional release.
What You Will Do Create a Safe Space:
Set up and run a weekly, trauma-informed art therapy session tailored to the needs of vulnerable adults.
Foster Connection: Use art as a low-barrier tool to encourage communication, community, and self-esteem among clients.
Provide Therapeutic Support: Guide clients through creative projects, helping them process complex feelings in a relaxed environment.
Collaborate: Work closely alongside our supportive Health & Wellbeing team to ensure safeguarding and positive client engagement.
What We Are Looking For: Qualified or Trainee Art Therapist: You are either a registered Art Psychotherapist/Therapist (HCPC) or a student currently completing a recognised postgraduate qualification in Art Therapy.
Resilient & Compassionate: Comfortable and confident working with adults facing complex challenges, including homelessness, substance misuse, and mental health struggles.
Reliable: Able to commit consistently to Friday afternoons (1 PM – 4 PM).
Great Communicator: Able to build trusted, respectful relationships with individuals from all walks of life.
What’s In It For You? Make a Real Impact: Directly contribute to the mental health and recovery of Leeds' most vulnerable individuals.
Professional Growth: Gain invaluable experience working within a leading, award-winning regional charity.
Incredible Culture: Join a friendly, deeply supportive, and rewarding team environment where you will feel genuinely valued.
DBS Check Provided: We will cover and arrange the necessary Enhanced DBS check for this role.
How to Apply: If you want to use your unique skills to change lives through creativity, we would love to hear from you!
Please submit your CV and a summary of your experience/suitability via Indeed.
Work Location: In person
