Age & Opportunity: looking for facilitator

Age & Opportunity is seeking tenders from key individuals with an interest and background in the arts and older people in a care context, to act as facilitator of the Artists Care Exchange (ACE). This is the second iteration of this initiative, which aims to support artists working with older people in care settings by increasing their knowledge, building connections, and offering mentorship. We wish to appoint a facilitator from September to December 2023, with some additional work in the recruitment of participants in June/July.

ACE will offer professional artists who work in care settings and/or with older people an opportunity to exchange information, advice, and experiences in a group situation, whilst also learning from a range of experts in the social, medical, and arts fields. The initiative comprises of 6 online and 1 in person session, as well as mentorship from an experienced artist.

The purpose of the facilitator is to work with the Age & Opportunity team to plan, manage, and host the seven facilitated sessions and devise mentoring sessions for a group of artists between October and December 2023.

For a full description of the role, requirements, and how to apply, please see here.

Closing date for receipt of tenders: Friday 21st April, at 5pm.

Please submit your tenders to: arts@ageandopportunity.ie