Bring creativity, skills, and joy to young people receiving treatment by leading engaging workshops that make hospital stays brighter and more positive.
Lead a workshop
As a Bright Futures UK workshop leader, you’ll design and deliver sessions that encourage expression, build new skills, and give children and young people the chance to try something new.
Lead a workshop
Workshops give young people the chance to step outside their routines and try something new. Whether it’s painting, mindfulness, or career exploration, your session can spark confidence, self-expression, and even a new passion.
Workshops are typically one-off or short series of sessions, delivered online. This makes it easy to fit volunteering around your other commitments while still having a big impact.
Leading workshops helps you build confidence in public speaking, planning, and facilitation. You’ll gain valuable experience in engaging groups, encouraging participation, and adapting to different needs – skills that are useful in any career.
When you run a workshop, you do more than teach a skill – you open a door for a young person to explore, express themselves, and grow. You’ll be supported throughout and become part of a network of volunteers who are passionate about inspiring the next generation.
Apply now to lead a workshop and inspire young people through your skills and passions.
Apply via our online portal.
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FAQs
Adults aged 18 and over in the United Kingdom who want to help children and young people keep learning during or after illness. We welcome students, graduates, and professionals who share our belief that education is a right for every young person.
Around one hour a week for a regular session, plus a little to plan and reflect. We agree on a consistent schedule together.
No. Some volunteers are qualified teachers, many are not. We match you based on subject knowledge, interests, and communication style, and we provide training and resources.
Apply online, have a brief interview, provide references, complete training and background checks, and then we match you with a young person. Matching time depends on your skills, availability, and current referrals.
We consider the child or young person’s goals, subjects, interests, preferred times, and access needs alongside your strengths and availability. We aim for a consistent weekly session that builds trust and community around the young person.