Volunteering with hoot is a great way to build skills which can be useful in all sorts of different aspects of life.
Back in 2014, Music Technology student Jazz spent a year working with hoot as part of her studies. Much of Jazz’ time was spent supporting our creative activities but she also spent a lot of time working with participants to write and record their own music and songs culminating in a compilation album: Of Sound Mind - listen for free on Bandcamp. The artwork was also designed by a hoot volunteer and
Looking back on her time with us, Jazz reflected on the skills and experiences she found valuable and has taken forward into her career:
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Building strong relationships with people from all backgrounds
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Focusing on looking after your mental health
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Working independently but also as a part of a team
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Learning that kindness is probably the most important quality in leadership
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Being brave enough to think outside the box and be creative
A big thank you to Jazz for sharing her experience of her time at hoot.
If you are interested in volunteering in our creative activities to build your skills and experience please complete the form on our website to hear about opportunities as they become available: https://www.hootcreativearts.co.uk/support-hoot
