Workshop and Preparation Support Volunteers

Are you passionate about pottery and education? Do you find yourself with spare time? Our Workshop Volunteers help learners on our internationally renowned Learning and Participation Programme. Our courses and workshops attract a huge range of people – from experienced potters to children touching clay for the first time; from adults within our community bolstering their wellbeing to school children deepening their skills.

What you do as a volunteer:

·        Help staff prepare for and clean up after workshops

·       Welcome learners and offer encouragement to those who need additional assistance including repeating demos when needed 

·        Gain experience in working with young people, children and community groups

·       Help ensure items are named and structurally sound before firing (you may need to amend pieces that aren’t)

Skills you can bring:

·        A warm, friendly and approachable manner

·        Knowledge and experience with clay

·        Good communication skills

·        A positive and flexible approach

 What we offer you:

·        Meeting friendly people, learning new skills and techniques, making a difference

·        Free entry to the Museum for you and 1 guest

·        20% discount in our beautiful shop, 10% off selected workshops

·        Free access to a number of Cornwall based arts and heritage locations including National Trust properties (14 four hour shifts needed annually) 

·        Training to ensure you feel confident in your role 

·        Quarterly Volunteer creative workshops

If so, please get in touch with Hannah – Volunteer Coordinator on 01736 799703 (ask for Hannah) or email at [email protected]