Facilitators for Culture Start Programme

Sunderland Culture; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an ambitious programme that empowers young people in Sunderland through creativity! This role invites artists and creative practitioners to deliver inspiring workshops and projects, making a positive impact in the lives of those facing challenges. You'll have the chance to showcase your skills, connect with new audiences, and develop your practice while working in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about creativity and community engagement, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Strong creative or artistic practice is essential.
• Experience working with young people aged 5-19 or up to 25 with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging workshops for young people in community settings.
• Facilitate creative projects that foster inclusion and artistic outcomes.

Skills

Creative practice

Experience with youth

Facilitation skills

Inclusivity

Job description

Deliver inspiring creative opportunities for young people in Sunderland

The Culture Start programme is committed to providing creative opportunities for young people in Sunderland who are facing hardship or challenging circumstances. We’re seeking freelancers or organisations with a strong creative or artistic practice and experience working in youth and/or community settings to collaborate with us on delivering our exciting programme.

Who we’re looking for

We welcome submissions from artists, creative practitioners and organisations who:

• Are based in Sunderland / the North East of England
• Have expertise in a creative or artistic practice (e.g. visual arts, music, drama, dance, writing, digital arts, etc.)
• Have experience working with young people aged 5-19 or up to 25 with SEND (Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities)
• Are skilled in facilitating engaging, inclusive, and accessible group sessions

What we’re looking for

One-off creative sessions

We are looking for engaging workshops of 1.5 – 2hrs in length, suitable for groups of approximately 15 – 20 participants. Workshops must be age-appropriate for one of our three cohorts:

• Ages 5-11
• Ages 12-18
• Mixed ages, SEND and/or disabilities

These sessions should spark creativity, be fun, build confidence and foster connection among participants.

Creative projects (one session per week, over 4-6 weeks)

We are interested in projects designed to run weekly over 4-6 weeks, focusing on the development of creative skills and group participation in an artistic practice. Projects should be suitable for groups of up to 20 children in the following age ranges:

• Ages 7-11
• Ages 12-18

Our groups are mixed ability, so projects should:

• Encourage inclusion for all participants
• Deliver artistic outcomes that satisfy various levels of creative potential

Sessions will be delivered in community settings across Sunderland and are supported with an additional Culture Start staff member.

Why work with us?

This is an opportunity to:

• Make a positive difference in the lives of young people facing challenging circumstances.
• Showcase your creative skills with new audiences
• Develop your creative practice and learning
• Be part of an ambitious programme that celebrates creativity and community.

Fee

An artist fee and budget for materials is available. Please indicate in the Expression of Interest your fee.

How to apply

Please complete our expression of interest form which asks about your creative work and experience, your fees, and your contact details so we can stay in touch.