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Creative Makers
October 30, 2024, 1:28 pm
Organisation: Urban Wilderness CIC
Location: Blurton East, Blurton West and Newstead, Broadway and Longton East, Dresden and Florence, Hanford and Trentham, Hollybush and Longton West, Meir Hay, Meir North, Meir Park, Meir South, Sandford Hill, Weston Coyney
Area of interest: Outdoors or Active Roles, Heritage, Culture, and Arts Based Roles
Description:

Creative Maker with Urban Wilderness


Why do we need you?
Urban Wilderness helps make Longton Town Centre a vibrant, welcoming place through large‑scale events and bold public art installations. Our volunteers play a vital role in bringing creativity into public spaces and celebrating Longton’s history and community.

 

What You’ll Be Doing

Making things with your hands
Learning new creative skills
Working as part of a friendly team
Helping to create exciting public artworks for Longton
Taking part in projects for the town centre, including the annual Pig Walk Carnival and other events

You’ll work alongside local artists and be involved in colourful, eye‑catching art projects that make Longton a lively place to live and visit.

 

Drop‑In Sessions
We host relaxed, welcoming creative sessions that you can attend regularly or as suits you:

Every Wednesday: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Alternative Fridays: 7:00pm – 9:00pm


Who This Will Suit

People who enjoy being creative and working with their hands
Those who want to spend time with like‑minded people
Individuals or groups — come on your own, with friends, or as part of a group
Anyone who wants to make a positive difference in their community

No experience needed — just curiosity and enthusiasm.

 

What We Provide

Full support from the Urban Wilderness team
All equipment and materials
Drinks and snacks
Help with transport if required

Urban Wilderness also offers a range of other volunteering opportunities, including Creative Makers, Carnival Crew, and working with young people on art‑based activities.

 

Benefits of Volunteering

Contribute to the celebration and regeneration of Longton
Get out of the house and meet new people
Learn new creative skills and techniques
Enjoy the wellbeing benefits of creativity, learning, and social connection


If you’d like to get involved, unlock your creativity, and help make Longton a vibrant and exciting place, please get in touch to discuss how you can take part.

To register your interest please click here If you have already registered with us and are also interested in this role, or if you would like more information please contact us