We are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic volunteer to lead an informal, welcoming creative writing group for a small mental health charity. The group typically takes place once every 2 weeks for 2 hours, where it provides a relaxed space for people to explore their creativity, connect with others and enjoy writing in a supportive environment.

The sessions are informal and there is plenty of scope to bring your own ideas and interests to the group. Activities can be varied and adapted to suit the participants. Previous volunteers have used a range of creative exercises, including writing poems or letters, reading short extracts from books and inviting participants to write a paragraph continuing the story, as well as other prompts and writing activities.

You don’t need to be a professional writer or teacher to get involved, just an interest in creative writing and a willingness to encourage others. The most important thing is to create a warm, inclusive and supportive environment where everyone feels comfortable having a go, sharing their writing if they wish, and enjoying the process of being creative.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys creative writing and would like to use their interests to help bring people together and support their wellbeing through creativity.