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
"I am a costume and fashion designer. I have worked for various brands and now run my own brand which is sold in multiple stores across the country. The work I have done at Odd Arts has been my most rewarding yet. I have been working at the Drama Drop sessions to teach the students the importance of costuming, allowing them to be creative and bring their characters to life. I have taught various workshops where the students have been able to learn design and making skills, experimenting with different fabrics and learning about drape, texture and colour. As much as I taught the children techniques to stimulate creativity & design garments, they also taught me to think outside of the box and be more imaginative. This was the best part about working at Odd Arts, children see no limits and it was a good reminder to dream big and not restrict your creativity. The sense of community at Odd Arts is wonderful and I am happy to have been able to be a part of it."
Impact
On average each year we work with around 100 volunteers, delivering over 1250 hours of volunteering.
What Our
Participants Say
“What I most enjoy about volunteering at Odd Arts is the opportunity to connect with other volunteers and staff members and also getting involved with the volunteering activities on hand.”
George
“Volunteering for Odd Arts was a highlight of my summer; the volunteers and kids were all wonderful to work with. Making, playing, and moving all together reflected how important getting together to create is! I would 100% recommend.”
Rosalie
“Odd Arts is an incredibly welcoming and inspiring place to work. I felt embraced by a team of passionate, creative individuals who genuinely care about each other and the work they do. Getting to know everyone and collaborating with such thoughtful, talented people made a lasting impact on me”
Petrina Leadership Programme Participant
“Being a volunteer in the summer programme meant meaningfully connecting with the amazing, creative young people of Hulme, and getting to work with the lovely staff at Odd Arts as well. I feel more engaged with my creative side and inspired to create and write my own dramatic work. I’m really grateful to everyone at Oddarts for giving me the space to lead my own drama sessions with the young people.”
Jen
“Being part of this wonderful team feels incredibly meaningful and rewarding. Everyday is different and I find myself enjoying participating in different opportunities and meeting the loveliest people. Volunteering at the Creative Coffee sessions inspires my own creativity and it is great to see in others too. I’m excited for opportunities to come and very grateful to be a part of a fantastic initiative!”
Lily
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