Volunteer with Artbox
Join Artbox London as a Creative Studio Volunteer
Are you interested in art, creativity, and inclusion? Artbox London is looking for committed volunteers to support artists in the studio.
About the Role
Artbox runs daytime workshops Monday to Saturday, 10am–1pm and 2–5pm. Studio volunteers attend the same workshop each week, working alongside artists, facilitators, and other volunteers.
We ask volunteers to commit to a minimum of six months. This consistency is essential to the way our studio works, allowing trust, familiarity, and meaningful relationships to develop over time.
Why commitment matters
Many artists at Artbox benefit from structure and continuity. Familiar faces and regular support help artists feel confident, settled, and able to focus on their creative practice.
A longer-term commitment also allows volunteers to understand individual communication styles, access needs, and ways of working, making the support they offer more effective and responsive.
In practical terms, each volunteer placement involves time and cost for recruitment, training, and safeguarding checks. A six-month commitment helps ensure we can invest in volunteers thoughtfully and sustainably, while maintaining a stable studio environment for artists.
What You’ll Gain
In return for your time and commitment, you will:
Be part of a supportive, inclusive, and artist-led studio environment
Gain experience working alongside learning disabled and autistic adults
Develop skills in communication, collaboration, and creative support
Receive guidance, check-ins, and support from the Artbox team
Have opportunities to contribute to other areas of the organisation where appropriate
Be eligible for a written reference after completing your six-month commitment
We welcome you
Artbox London is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We actively encourage applications from people and communities who are underrepresented in the arts or have faced systemic barriers to participation.
DBS information
Volunteers are required to hold an up-to-date DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, as the role involves working with vulnerable adults. If you do not already have a suitable DBS, Artbox can arrange this for you.
To complete the DBS process, you will need to provide original identification documents, such as a valid passport or driving licence, along with proof of address (e.g. bank statements or utility bills). We are unable to accept screenshots or downloaded copies.
This is a standard safeguarding requirement and helps ensure a safe, supportive studio environment for everyone.
How to apply
If you are interested in becoming a studio volunteer, please read the role description and complete the application form.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to the studio for an interview and short taster session, giving you the opportunity to meet the team, experience the studio, and see whether the role feels like a good fit.
Support us behind the scenes
If you would like to support us in areas such as marketing, sales, admin or social media, please contact studio@artboxlondon.org.
Corporate volunteering days
Volunteering with us is a great way to develop your teams’ skills, gain a strong understanding of our organisation’s mission and support our growth and our ambition to offer the best possible opportunities for artists with learning disabilities. Find out more here.
Other ways to support our work:
Looking for something fun and creative to do after work or uni? Why not join one of our evening classes for the general public. 100% of profits from these classes gets reinvested into our daytime sessions for people with learning disabilities and autism: