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Board Member (Volunteer)
Trapped in Zone One is a London-based organisation dedicated to connecting with communities through creativity. Using a wide range of artistic practices, we provide engaging and accessible initiatives that inspire collaboration and foster community spirit. Our mission is to empower individuals and groups by promoting cultural expression and community unity. By championing creativity, our aims is to make a positive difference to the lives of the people we serve.
Role Description
We are recruiting a volunteer in the role of a Board Member with Trapped in Zone One. As a Board Member, we are looking for an individual with one or more of the following areas of expertise:
Arts expertise, including the development of partnerships
Knowledge and experience of the community sector with art setting
Financial management and fundraising expertise within the art sector
Playing a key role in providing strategic direction, ensuring governance, and helping to shape the organisation's goals.
The candidate will participate in monthly meetings, advising on organisational policies, fundraising strategy, and collaborate with other members to foster impactful projects.
The support and insights will help Trapped in Zone One in mission alignment and continued contribution to community growth through creative initiatives.
Skills & Experiences
Leadership and strategic planning experience, with excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and collaboration abilities to work effectively with board members, staff, and stakeholders
Proficiency in governance, organisational oversight, and policy development
Experience in fundraising, financial management, or resource allocation strategies
Passion for community engagement and promoting creativity through artistic practices
Relevant background in non-profit organisations, cultural initiatives, or community development is a plus
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and the community
If this role interest you, please apply with Reach Volunteering.
If you have any questions, contact us: hello@trappedinzoneone.com
Creative Facilitator (Drama) - Youth Project
We are recruiting a creative facilitator as part of our youth programme working with young people aged 10-16. We are keen to work with a facilitator skilled in hosting drama workshop available on once a month during May and June, in a paid role for a 2-hour in-person workshop with young people, ideally skilled in performance art and story telling with experience participating in community projects and knowledge of East London.
If this is a role which interest you, please email us an expression of interest (EOI) with a portfolio of your work which demonstrates your skillset in delivering workshops in a community setting to young people and confirm if you have a current enhanced DBS check, and eligible to work in the UK.
Contact email: hello@trappedinzoneone.com
Football Coach (Female) - Young Female Football Project
We are recruiting dedicated and enthusiastic female football coach to join our grassroots girls' football programme working with young females aged 7-14. Our programme priorities providing young females to take part in physical activity in safe environment in Tower Hamlets. As a coach, you will support the delivery of high-quality coaching that enables individuals to develop according to their abilities and encouraging them to sustain activity levels
If this is a role which interest you, please email us an expression of interest (EOI) with a portfolio of your work which demonstrates your skillset in delivering football training sessions and confirm if you have a current enhanced DBS check, minimum FA Level 1 coaching qualification and eligible to work in the UK.
Contact email: hello@trappedinzoneone.com
Volunteer Assistant
Trapped in Zone One exists to engage, educate, and inspire the public through creative programmes where everyone can enjoy art, and connect with their communities. We are looking for young individuals to assist us in 2025. The programme is broken down into 3 phases: Life Skills, Social Action, Employability.
Through engaging in this opportunity we want volunteers to:
Become world-ready and work-ready
Feel able to have an impact on the world
Have greater confidence, resilience, and wellbeing
Have respect and tolerance for difference and diversity
This will be achieved by the following experiences:
Developing life skills and supporting independent living
Providing opportunities for volunteering and social action
Building employability and work-readiness
Enabling social mixing of young people from all backgrounds.
Are you:
Aged 16 – 30
Living in London?
Interested in:
Gaining experience in the arts?
Working with the community on a social action project?
We are looking for young people to volunteer with us in events. In this role you’ll:
Engage the communities in Tower Hamlets
Learn about art and to facilitate workshops with artists
Build confidence and make friends
Improve your employability
Cover lunch and travel expenses.
Skills Description
We are looking for individuals with passion for the arts, who are knowledgeable about climate change (related environmental/sustainability issues), keen to share their knowledge with others, and able to interact and inspire young people and communities to reduce their carbon footprints.
What is in it for you
You will gain many things from this experience: be part of the community, meet new people, a chance to develop facilitation skills, enhance your communication skills. A chance to develop your knowledge about climate change, gain experience to improve your chances of paid employment, an opportunity to have fun during the summer and to be part of a nice, committed team of people.
Time Commitment
Flexible roles available, require only a regular commitment of 2-4 hours a week.
How to apply
Complete the online application form at the bottom of the page where you will be asked to answer 3 questions
Application deadline: OPEN TILL CAPACITY REACHED
If you have any questions for require support, please get in touch on hello@trappedinzoneone.com or 07870 590402.
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We have opportunities to join our team.
We are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce and in all opportunities. Our recruitment process is open to all, but we would particularly like to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian, and ethnically diverse bmAackgrounds, those who identify as LGBTQ+, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds and those who identify as disabled, as these groups are currently underrepresented in the cultural sector more widely.
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