Boscawen Farm is a wellbeing day service offering opportunities to adults with learning difficulties.
We are seeking a creative and enthusiastic team of volunteers with a passion for Cornish heritage crafts, eager to learn new skills. These roles are perfect for people who enjoy hands-on activities, working with different materials, and engaging with a community that shares a love for heritage crafts. Thanks to generous funding from the National Heritage Lottery Fund, we can offer free training opportunities with Cornish Heritage Craft experts including: Heritage Cookery, Wood Whittling, Wool Work, Basket Making and Candle Making.
Key responsibilities:
- Participate in various craft projects, including but not limited to cookery, wool work such as knitting or crochet, willow weaving, wood whittling and DIY projects.
- Assist in the preparation and setup of crafting classes or events.
- Help organise and maintain crafting areas, supplies, tools, and materials.
- Collaborate with team members to develop new craft ideas and activities.
- Support participants of all ages (including staff and the people we support) by demonstrating craft techniques, offering guidance, and encouraging creativity.
- Learn and adapt to new crafting skills and techniques as needed.
- Contribute to the creation of craft items for community projects, events, or fundraising activities.
Skills and Qualifications:
- A genuine interest in crafts and a willingness to learn new skills.
- Basic experience with crafting is a plus, but not essential.
- Patience and the ability to work well with others, including vulnerable adults.
- Good communication skills and a positive, enthusiastic attitude.
- Reliability and the ability to commit to a regular volunteering schedule