RAWD are on the lookout for 8 disabled artists to join them on their brand new training programme.
Role Overview:
This paid opportunity will offer training in workshop leading and inclusive arts.
The programme will consist of:
- Group workshop days
- One to one mentoring
- Practical experience
- Accredited training
Through a diverse offer of activities the training programme has a strong focus on access, education and disabled employment.
Activities include:
- Access Toolkit Seminar from RAWD
- Inclusivity training sessions from UK prestigious theatre organisations
- Online Accredited Training
- Accredited Makaton Taster Workshop from Matthew Davidson
- Peer to peer Skill sharing
- & more tbc!
Fees:
Total fee – £1740
Fees for trainees are taken by the minimum fees stated by the Independent Theatre Council (ITC). (£120 full day, £75 half day)
If you’re on receipt of any benefits then please contact us via phone or whatsapp on 07588754325 / email hello@rawdproject.co.uk
Training Programme Schedule:
6 Group Training Sessions: 10.30am – 4pm
Saturday 20th, Sunday 21st April, Saturday 27th, Sunday 28th April, Saturday 1st June, Saturday 27th July
8 weeks of work experience:
6th May – 19th July
2.5 hour session per week x 8 weeks
Monday evenings, Wednesday day times or Friday day times
(TBC inline with Trainee availability)
4 weeks of leading outreach workshops:
5th – 31st August
2 hour session x 4 weeks
Dates/times TBC inline with Trainee availability
Group Evaluation session: 10.30am – 4pm
Saturday 7th September
About RAWD:
RAWD (Random Acts of Wildness Disability) is North-West based organisation dedicated to helping disabled people grow through life and art by:
- Inclusive weekly theatre based sessions
- Professional theatre touring
- Individual professional development
- Training
- Accessible social events
- Creative access consultancy
Through weekly sessions in Merseyside & Cheshire, RAWD have created a consistent community of disabled artists (over 80) who are passionate about producing work in the north-west and beyond.
Application process:
In a short video, answer the 3 following questions. Get creative! We want to get a flavour of who you are?
Questions:
1. Tell us a bit about yourself and what you are interested in artistically?
2. Why are you interested in working with disabled people in a leadership role? Including those who are learning disabled, neurodiverse, D/deaf, visually impaired or physically disabled.
3. How will this programme contribute to your future career in facilitation, leadership and/or the arts industry?
Please send your video & tell us about your access requirements* for the programme in an email to hello@rawdproject.co.uk
*Do you require any access support on the programme? If yes, please specify what kind of support you need. E.g. access support worker, BSL interpreter etc
Get in touch:
If you need any support or want to talk through anything about your application contact us via phone or whatsapp via 07588 754325 / email hello@rawdproject.co.uk
Recruitment schedule:
Application Deadline: Monday 25th March 2024 5pm
Interviews: Tuesday 2nd, Wednesday 3rd and Thursday 4th April 2024
For more information and to download the application pack visit the RAWD website.