Providence Care

Art Hive Facilitator

Providence Care - 752 King St. W, Kingston, ON

Nov 25th 2026 - 01:15PM to 03:30PM     0-1hrs / day

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Closing November 25th, 2026
Providence Care

Providence Care

Health/Healthcare - Kingston, ON
Member For 9 months
Recruiting
Phone613-544-4900
Alt Phone
Email jowetts@providencecare.ca
Website http://www.providencecare.ca
Address752 King St. W, Kingston, ON
Do you accept secondary/high school student volunteers? Yes
Do you/would you consider accepting post-secondary student placements? Yes

Art Hive Facilitator

Organization Providence Care
Category Arts, Music & Culture
Location In Person (This position requires attendance in person)
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Closing November 25th, 2026

The Art Hive Facilitator is responsible for guiding the overall Art Hive session in a welcoming, inclusive, low-pressure manner. The Facilitator sets the activity direction, supports group flow, prepares or selects appropriate sample activities, helps create a calm and engaging environment, and works with Volunteer Services and staff to support safe participation. Plan or help select simple, accessible, low-pressure art activities appropriate for a range of interests, attention spans, and abilities. Guide the overall session by welcoming participants, explaining the activity, encouraging creative choice, and maintaining a calm, inclusive group atmosphere. Provide direction to Support Volunteers related to setup, materials, participant assistance, cleanup, and room reset. Monitor group flow, participant comfort, safety concerns, fatigue, overstimulation, or emotional distress and notify staff when needed. Work within Volunteer Services scope and follow staff direction during codes, emergencies, or situations requiring clinical support

  • Background Check Required
  • Kingston, ON
  • Nov 25th 2026
  • 01:15PM to 03:30PM
  • 0-1hrs / day
  • Apply Before: Nov 25th 2026
  • 2 Spots Available of 2
  • Suitable For: Adults (18+)

Dates and Times

Once a week 2.25 hours.

Required Qualifications

Must love art and have an artistic talent (not professional - hobby and interest is fine)

Position Responsibilities

Art Hive volunteers are responsible for helping create a welcoming, inclusive, and safe creative environment for patients, clients, visitors, staff, and volunteers using the Art Hive. Volunteers support the setup and cleanup of the space, assist with facilitation of art-based activities, help research and prepare simple activity ideas, porter patients as needed within volunteer scope, maintain sharps counts and supply organization, and communicate regularly with the Volunteer Services team regarding program needs, supply concerns, and any issues arising during a shift. Day to Day responsibilities: 1. Prepare art space 2. Count sharps 3. Prepare and lead activity - with modifications as need 4. Monitor comfort and safety 5. Count sharps, clean and provide feedback

Volunteer Benefits

This is an opportunity to share and lead art while encouraging Increased social connection among those who are part of the Providence Care community. The facilitator has the opportunity to share their love of art and artistic expression to others as well as support those requiring modifications, see what is possible through art.