Volunteer
From supporting therapeutic workshops to engaging in project development and arts administration, there are many opportunities to gain invaluable skills, boost your confidence, and make lasting connections.
Volunteering at Odd Arts offers an incredible journey into the heart of transformative theatre, where your passion for arts and social justice meets real-world impact.
As a volunteer, you’ll immerse yourself in dynamic and creative projects that challenge inequalities within diverse settings - and be part of working with communities for happier, healthier and safer lives.
Odd Arts values empowerment, creativity, and learning, providing you with the perfect platform to grow both personally and professionally. Join us and be part of an inspiring team dedicated to making a positive difference through the power of theatre.
What's involved?
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Safeguarding training
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Meet up days
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Approaches & theory based training
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1:1 support
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Joining a team of volunteers and working alongside Odd Arts staff
Volunteer Spotlight
At Odd Arts we work with business and corporations in a number of exciting and meaningful ways, using our work to inspire and for professional development, as well as partnerships through volunteering, sponsorship and community engagement.
Impact
On average each year we work with around 100 volunteers, delivering over 1250 hours of volunteering.
What Our
Participants Say
Usually, I self-harm when I feel trapped. Drama sessions give me a break from that. I feel less stuck and have found new ways to let things out without hurting myself.
Participant
I’ve learned how to breathe properly, stand tall, and speak without my voice shaking. I carry myself differently now.
Participant
Before these sessions, I didn’t have much confidence. Now, I realise I can be heard, and I’m capable of more than I thought. I’m not afraid to share my thoughts or take the lead.
Participant
How to book or find out more
Participate
There are so many ways you can participate with Odd Arts. You can self-refer to some of our on-going community and wellbeing programmes including (for example):
Drama drop in for children aged 9+ (Moss Side & Hulme)
Creative drop in for adults (Moss Side & Hulme)
Community Production Company based at Aquarius
Wellbeing Your Way mental health programme
Gender and identity specific projects in Hulme & Moss Side
Creative Holiday Clubs
How to book or find out more