Volunteer - Middleport Pottery

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

If you love heritage, beautiful spaces, meeting new people and have a bit of spare time we’d love to hear from you. Middleport Pottery’s voluntary team contribute enormously to the day-to-day activities on-site, whether it’s on the narrowboat, in our shop, on a factory tour or maintaining our gardens.

There are a number of opportunities available, please see below. Training will be provided for all the below opportunities.

Please note: we will respond to you within 2 weeks. All volunteers will be asked to attend a short interview.

If you have any questions please email us on: info@middleportpottery.org or call: 01782 499766 (10am – 4pm).

Middleport Pottery Retail

We require retail volunteers who can commit to a minimum of 3 hours per week. Previous retail experience desirable but not essential. We welcome applications from people who are disabled for this role.

Apply here: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/5HYGY7H

Events & Activities

Our events programme is diverse; from Jazz Nights to contemporary art and everything in between. We require friendly and welcoming volunteers to support the visitor experience at these events. This role is diverse and ranges from general on-site support and guidance, visitor welcome, assisting in craft activities or even serving a pint of beer!

It is expected that volunteers commit to at least two of our large-scale events a year. Please note: this role will involve volunteering on some weekends and evenings.

Apply here: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/LMRBFLP

Narrowboat Dane

Current opportunities:

Skipper/Helmsman (Skipper Ticket Desirable)
Crew (Visitor Safety and Mooring)
General Cleaning and Maintenance
Engine Maintenance

Unfortunately, all the above positions are not accessible to wheelchair users or those with limited mobility needs.

To register your interest please complete the online form: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/YD6MGQJ

Factory Tour Guide

Previous experience is not essential for this role but an understanding of Stoke-on-Trent industrial and social history is desirable. This role involves meeting and greeting customers, guiding them around the site.

Please note: Factory Tours run on weekdays, Monday to Thursday: 11am and 1.45pm and Fridays 10.30am only.

Unfortunately, the above role is not accessible to wheelchair users or those with limited mobility needs.

Apply here: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/LMRBFLP

Heritage Site Guide

Previous experience is not essential for this role but an understanding of Stoke-on-Trent industrial and social history is desirable. This role involves meeting and greeting customers, guiding them around the site

Unfortunately, the above role is not accessible to wheelchair users or those with limited mobility needs.

Apply here: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/LMRBFLP